Just aquired this b/c it was interesting and cheap. I've got a 1951 MacMillan edition.
Any particular strenghts/weakness/caveats for this book? So far it seems to lack any mention of abluat (e.g. when dicussing leipw/elipon style verbs)
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Goodwin is famous for his syntax, verbal in particular. I use Smyth nearly exclusively, but I'll still consult Goodwin when I need more examples for some syntax question.
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Hi Thucydides,
Syntax is the grammatical arrangement or form of words in sentences according to the established rules or usage in any language.
In the Greek language, the function of words -- syntax -- is not indicated by word order in a sentence per se. For example, whereas English uses word order to differentiate between the subject, direct object and indirect object , Greek uses different endings.
Similarly, a verb's mood basically indicates its function in the sentence. For example, a Greek verb in a purpose clause must be in the subjunctive(optative) mood if the verb in the principle clause is in the present (past) tense.
Take care,
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Syntax is the grammatical arrangement or form of words in sentences according to the established rules or usage in any language.
In the Greek language, the function of words -- syntax -- is not indicated by word order in a sentence per se. For example, whereas English uses word order to differentiate between the subject, direct object and indirect object , Greek uses different endings.
Similarly, a verb's mood basically indicates its function in the sentence. For example, a Greek verb in a purpose clause must be in the subjunctive(optative) mood if the verb in the principle clause is in the present (past) tense.
Take care,
PeterD
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your post is right peter, but since we're talking about greek at a structural level i'd just qualify that last sentence
[size=150]ο3πως[/size] + future indicative with precaution verbs
[size=150]ι3να[/size] + past indicative for unfulfilled purpose
future participle
others which thompson gives in greek prose usage: infinitive, relative pronoun, genitive article + infinitive.
unless you use:a Greek verb in a purpose clause must be in the subjunctive(optative) mood if the verb in the principle clause is in the present (past) tense.
[size=150]ο3πως[/size] + future indicative with precaution verbs
[size=150]ι3να[/size] + past indicative for unfulfilled purpose
future participle
others which thompson gives in greek prose usage: infinitive, relative pronoun, genitive article + infinitive.