Aorist vs. Imperfect Contrast

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About this concept

Aorist for completed single actions, imperfect for ongoing/habitual past. Distinction essential for narrating past events.

In Settemila Lingue, this concept generates a practice deck of ~35 cards at level A2.

Χθες διάβασα ένα βιβλίο. (completed)Yesterday I read a book.

Κάθε μέρα διάβαζα. (habitual)Every day I used to read.

Ενώ έγραφα, χτύπησε το τηλέφωνο.While I was writing, the phone rang.

Όταν ήμουν μικρός, έπαιζα ποδόσφαιρο.When I was young, I used to play football.

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