"Κοιτάζω το μενού."

Translation: I look at the menu.

[RaleighStarbuck]

I feel that I am suddenly seeing lots of apparent synonyms...how is κοιτάζω different from βλέπω?

[kalinakiGR]

Well, they are quite close. Still κοιτάζω is more like "have a look" and it is more suitable here, while βλέπω is closer to "I can see" or "I watch" and is something that we do for a little bit longer.

[RaleighStarbuck]

Καταλαβαίνω, ευχαριστώ! :)

[pkaragoulis]

So I'm guessing you would say "Βλέπω την τηλεόραση" for "I am watching TV", and saying "Κοιτάζω την τηλεόραση" would be more like "I glance at the TV". Is this correct?

[D_..]

Βλέπω τηλεόραση (without την) = I am watching TV
Βλέπω την τηλεόραση = I see the TV
Κοιτάζω την τηλεόραση = I am looking / staring at the TV

[Francintra]

Whats the difference between "κοιτάζω" and "κοιτώ"?

[MateusRaft]

why is "i look the menu" incorrect?

[RaleighStarbuck]

In English, the verb is "look at" (the "at" is required). The phrase "I look the menu" is not grammatical.

[MateusRaft]

Got it, thank you