"He is my cousin"
Translation:Αυτός είναι ο ξάδελφός μου
October 29, 2016
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RaleighStarbuck
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So...I got this sentence on the "Mark all correct translations" exercise and I chose "Αυτός είναι ο ξάδελφος μου." Since I did not see the variation with the other word order I was marked incorrect. I understand why, but I would just like to know what is the implication with "Ο ξάδελφος μου είναι αυτός"? Does it mean "HE is my cousin" (and not the other guy over there)? I know many languages allow variable word order, but usually there is a slight change in emphasis...
October 29, 2016
Stergi3
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Yes, the emphasis goes to αυτός if you put it in the end. But in speaking the stress of the voice gives the emphasis in the phrase.
April 10, 2017
No difference in meaning.
A bit like "aluminum" versus "aluminium".
Some use one word, some use the other.
April 9, 2017
