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Lesson 26

Introduction

Welcome to Lesson 26 of the Koine Greek course from the Latinum Institute. For a complete index of all lessons in this series, please visit https://latinum.substack.com/p/index.

In this lesson, we will explore the Greek verb λέγω (legō), which means "to say, speak, or tell." This is one of the most frequently used verbs in Koine Greek, appearing over 2,300 times in the New Testament alone. As a fundamental communication verb, λέγω is essential for understanding Greek texts and expressing ideas in the language.

Definition

λέγω (legō) - Primary meanings: -

To say, speak (introduce direct discourse) -

To tell, relate (convey information) -

To call, name (designate) -

To mean, intend (express significance)

FAQ Schema

Question: What does λέγω mean in Koine Greek? Answer: λέγω (legō) is a Greek verb meaning "to say, speak, tell, or call." It is used to introduce direct speech, report information, name things, or express meaning. It is one of the most common verbs in Koine Greek texts.

Educational Schema

Course: Koine Greek Language Learning Lesson: 26 - The verb λέγω (say) Level: Beginner to Intermediate Language of Instruction: English Target Language: Koine (Hellenistic) Greek Skills: Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary Duration: Self-paced

How This Word Will Be Used

In this lesson, λέγω appears in various forms and contexts: -

Present tense forms (λέγω, λέγεις, λέγει, etc.) -

Past tense forms (εἶπον, ἔλεγον) -

Future forms (ἐρῶ) -

With different subjects and objects -

In direct and indirect speech constructions -

In questions and statements

Key Takeaways

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λέγω is an irregular verb with different stems in different tenses -

It frequently introduces direct quotations in Greek texts -

The aorist form εἶπον comes from a different root but means the same -

Context determines whether it means "say," "speak," "tell," or "call" -

Master this verb to unlock a significant portion of Greek literature

Section A (Detailed Interlinear Glossing)

26.1a ὁ (ho) the ἄνθρωπος (an-thrō-pos) man λέγει (le-gei) says τὴν (tēn) the ἀλήθειαν (a-lē-thei-an) truth

26.2a λέγω (le-gō) I-say ὑμῖν (hy-min) to-you ὅτι (ho-ti) that οὗτός (hou-tos) this ἐστιν (es-tin) is ὁ (ho) the υἱός (hui-os) son μου (mou) of-me

26.3a τί (ti) what λέγεις (le-geis) you-say περὶ (pe-ri) about σεαυτοῦ (se-au-tou) yourself

26.4a οἱ (hoi) the μαθηταὶ (ma-thē-tai) disciples εἶπον (ei-pon) said αὐτῷ (au-tō) to-him πάντα (pan-ta) all-things

26.5a ἡ (hē) the γυνὴ (gy-nē) woman ἔλεγεν (e-le-gen) was-saying πρὸς (pros) to τὸν (ton) the ἄνδρα (an-dra) husband αὐτῆς (au-tēs) of-her

26.6a εἶπεν (ei-pen) he-said ὁ (ho) the Ἰησοῦς (I-ē-sous) Jesus τοῖς (tois) to-the ὄχλοις (okh-lois) crowds

26.7a οὐκ (ouk) not ἐρῶ (e-rō) I-will-say ὑμῖν (hy-min) to-you τὸ (to) the μυστήριον (mys-tē-ri-on) mystery

26.8a πάντες (pan-tes) all λέγουσιν (le-gou-sin) they-say ὅτι (ho-ti) that σὺ (sy) you εἶ (ei) are ὁ (ho) the χριστός (khris-tos) Christ

26.9a τίς (tis) who λέγει (le-gei) says ταῦτα (tau-ta) these-things ἐν (en) in τῇ (tē) the συναγωγῇ (sy-na-gō-gē) synagogue

26.10a μὴ (mē) not λέγετε (le-ge-te) say ψεύδη (pseu-dē) lies κατὰ (ka-ta) against τοῦ (tou) the πλησίον (plē-si-on) neighbor

26.11a ὁ (ho) the προφήτης (pro-phē-tēs) prophet ἔλεγεν (e-le-gen) was-saying τῷ (tō) to-the λαῷ (la-ō) people

26.12a λέγει (le-gei) he-says αὐτοῖς (au-tois) to-them ὁ (ho) the διδάσκαλος (di-das-ka-los) teacher

26.13a εἴρηκα (ei-rē-ka) I-have-said ὑμῖν (hy-min) to-you τὴν (tēn) the ὁδόν (ho-don) way

26.14a οἱ (hoi) the Φαρισαῖοι (Pha-ri-sai-oi) Pharisees λέγουσιν (le-gou-sin) say πρὸς (pros) to ἀλλήλους (al-lē-lous) one-another

26.15a εἶπον (ei-pon) they-said οἱ (hoi) the ἄγγελοι (an-ge-loi) angels τῇ (tē) to-the Μαρίᾳ (Ma-ri-a) Mary

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Section B (Complete Greek Sentences with English Translation)

26.1 ὁ ἄνθρωπος λέγει τὴν ἀλήθειαν. The man speaks the truth.

26.2 λέγω ὑμῖν ὅτι οὗτός ἐστιν ὁ υἱός μου. I say to you that this is my son.

26.3 τί λέγεις περὶ σεαυτοῦ; What do you say about yourself?

26.4 οἱ μαθηταὶ εἶπον αὐτῷ πάντα. The disciples told him everything.

26.5 ἡ γυνὴ ἔλεγεν πρὸς τὸν ἄνδρα αὐτῆς. The woman was speaking to her husband.

26.6 εἶπεν ὁ Ἰησοῦς τοῖς ὄχλοις. Jesus said to the crowds.

26.7 οὐκ ἐρῶ ὑμῖν τὸ μυστήριον. I will not tell you the mystery.

26.8 πάντες λέγουσιν ὅτι σὺ εἶ ὁ χριστός. Everyone says that you are the Christ.

26.9 τίς λέγει ταῦτα ἐν τῇ συναγωγῇ; Who says these things in the synagogue?

26.10 μὴ λέγετε ψεύδη κατὰ τοῦ πλησίον. Do not speak lies against your neighbor.

26.11 ὁ προφήτης ἔλεγεν τῷ λαῷ. The prophet was speaking to the people.

26.12 λέγει αὐτοῖς ὁ διδάσκαλος. The teacher says to them.

26.13 εἴρηκα ὑμῖν τὴν ὁδόν. I have told you the way.

26.14 οἱ Φαρισαῖοι λέγουσιν πρὸς ἀλλήλους. The Pharisees say to one another.

26.15 εἶπον οἱ ἄγγελοι τῇ Μαρίᾳ. The angels said to Mary.

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Section C (Greek Text Only)

26.1 ὁ ἄνθρωπος λέγει τὴν ἀλήθειαν.

26.2 λέγω ὑμῖν ὅτι οὗτός ἐστιν ὁ υἱός μου.

26.3 τί λέγεις περὶ σεαυτοῦ;

26.4 οἱ μαθηταὶ εἶπον αὐτῷ πάντα.

26.5 ἡ γυνὴ ἔλεγεν πρὸς τὸν ἄνδρα αὐτῆς.

26.6 εἶπεν ὁ Ἰησοῦς τοῖς ὄχλοις.

26.7 οὐκ ἐρῶ ὑμῖν τὸ μυστήριον.

26.8 πάντες λέγουσιν ὅτι σὺ εἶ ὁ χριστός.

26.9 τίς λέγει ταῦτα ἐν τῇ συναγωγῇ;

26.10 μὴ λέγετε ψεύδη κατὰ τοῦ πλησίον.

26.11 ὁ προφήτης ἔλεγεν τῷ λαῷ.

26.12 λέγει αὐτοῖς ὁ διδάσκαλος.

26.13 εἴρηκα ὑμῖν τὴν ὁδόν.

26.14 οἱ Φαρισαῖοι λέγουσιν πρὸς ἀλλήλους.

26.15 εἶπον οἱ ἄγγελοι τῇ Μαρίᾳ.

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Section D (Grammar Explanation for English Speakers)

Grammar Rules for λέγω

The verb λέγω is one of the most important and irregular verbs in Koine Greek. Here are the essential grammar rules:

Principal Parts

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λέγω (present) - I say -

ἐρῶ (future) - I will say -

εἶπον (aorist) - I said -

εἴρηκα (perfect) - I have said -

εἴρημαι (perfect passive) - I have been said -

ἐρρέθην (aorist passive) - I was said

Present Tense Conjugation

Singular: -

λέγω (le-gō) - I say -

λέγεις (le-geis) - you say -

λέγει (le-gei) - he/she/it says

Plural: -

λέγομεν (le-go-men) - we say -

λέγετε (le-ge-te) - you (pl.) say -

λέγουσι(ν) (le-gou-si[n]) - they say

Imperfect Tense

Singular: -

ἔλεγον (e-le-gon) - I was saying -

ἔλεγες (e-le-ges) - you were saying -

ἔλεγε(ν) (e-le-ge[n]) - he/she/it was saying

Plural: -

ἐλέγομεν (e-le-go-men) - we were saying -

ἐλέγετε (e-le-ge-te) - you were saying -

ἔλεγον (e-le-gon) - they were saying

Aorist Tense (Note: Different Root!)

Singular: -

εἶπον (ei-pon) - I said -

εἶπας (ei-pas) - you said -

εἶπεν (ei-pen) - he/she/it said

Plural: -

εἴπαμεν (ei-pa-men) - we said -

εἴπατε (ei-pa-te) - you said -

εἶπαν/εἶπον (ei-pan/ei-pon) - they said

Common Mistakes

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Confusing the aorist stem: English speakers often expect the aorist to look like the present stem. Remember: εἶπον, not *ἔλεξα. -

Word order: Greek is more flexible than English. "λέγει ὁ ἄνθρωπος" and "ὁ ἄνθρωπος λέγει" both mean "the man says." -

Direct speech: Greek often introduces direct speech with λέγων (saying) or no punctuation, unlike English quotation marks. -

ὅτι clauses: After λέγω, ὅτι can mean "that" (indirect speech) or introduce direct speech (like a colon in English). -

Aspect confusion: The imperfect ἔλεγεν emphasizes ongoing action ("was saying"), while aorist εἶπεν views the action as complete ("said").

Step-by-Step Guide to Using λέγω

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Identify the tense needed: -

Present for general statements or current speech -

Imperfect for ongoing past speech -

Aorist for completed past speech -

Future for predicted speech -

Choose the correct stem: -

λεγ- for present and imperfect -

εἰπ- for aorist -

ἐρ- for future -

Add appropriate endings based on person and number -

Consider aspect: -

Use present/imperfect for process or repeated action -

Use aorist for simple fact or completed action

Comparison with English

Unlike English, which uses auxiliary verbs ("was saying," "have said"), Greek expresses these distinctions through different verb forms. English speakers must learn to think aspectually: is the saying ongoing/repeated (present/imperfect) or complete/simple (aorist)?

Grammatical Summary

λέγω is a liquid verb (-γω ending) that: -

Uses three different stems (λεγ-, εἰπ-, ἐρ-) -

Frequently introduces both direct and indirect speech -

Takes accusative for what is said, dative for the person addressed -

Can mean "say," "speak," "tell," "call," or "mean" depending on context

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Section E (Cultural Context)

Cultural Context for English Speakers Learning Koine Greek

The verb λέγω occupies a central place in Greek culture and literature, reflecting the Greek emphasis on logos (word, reason, speech). For the ancient Greeks, the ability to speak well was considered essential to civilization and humanity itself.

In the Hellenistic period, when Koine Greek served as the lingua franca of the eastern Mediterranean, λέγω took on additional significance. It became the verb of proclamation, used to announce imperial decrees, philosophical teachings, and religious messages across diverse cultures.

The New Testament writers used λέγω over 1,300 times, making it the second most common verb after εἰμί (to be). This frequency reflects the oral culture of early Christianity, where teachings were primarily transmitted through spoken word before being written down.

In Jewish Greek texts like the Septuagint, λέγω often translates the Hebrew אָמַר (amar), carrying forward Hebrew patterns of speech introduction. This is why you'll often see seemingly redundant phrases like "he answered and said" (ἀπεκρίθη καὶ εἶπεν), reflecting Hebrew idiom.

The distinction between λέγω (to say/speak) and λαλέω (to talk/chatter) is culturally significant. λέγω implies meaningful, rational discourse, while λαλέω can suggest mere noise or babbling. This distinction reveals Greek values: speech should be purposeful and rational, not empty chatter.

In rhetorical contexts, λέγω introduces the three modes of persuasion: logos (logical argument), pathos (emotional appeal), and ethos (credibility). A speaker would λέγει (says) to convince, not merely λαλεῖ (talks).

Understanding λέγω also requires grasping the Greek concept of performative speech. When a judge λέγει a verdict or a priest λέγει a blessing, the saying itself accomplishes the action. This differs from English, where we distinguish between saying and doing more sharply.

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Section F (Literary Citation)

Source: Gospel of John 1:29-34

The following passage demonstrates various uses of λέγω in authentic Koine Greek text, showing how the verb functions in narrative and direct speech.

Part F-A (Interleaved Text - Construed for Beginners)

Τῇ (tē) on-the ἐπαύριον (ep-au-ri-on) next-day βλέπει (ble-pei) he-sees ὁ (ho) the Ἰωάννης (I-ō-an-nēs) John τὸν (ton) the Ἰησοῦν (I-ē-soun) Jesus ἐρχόμενον (er-kho-me-non) coming πρὸς (pros) toward αὐτὸν (au-ton) him καὶ (kai) and λέγει (le-gei) says Ἴδε (i-de) behold ὁ (ho) the ἀμνὸς (am-nos) lamb τοῦ (tou) of-the θεοῦ (the-ou) God ὁ (ho) the-one αἴρων (ai-rōn) taking-away τὴν (tēn) the ἁμαρτίαν (ha-mar-ti-an) sin τοῦ (tou) of-the κόσμου (kos-mou) world οὗτός (hou-tos) this ἐστιν (es-tin) is περὶ (pe-ri) about οὗ (hou) whom ἐγὼ (e-gō) I εἶπον (ei-pon) said

Part F-B (Complete Greek Text with English Translation)

Τῇ ἐπαύριον βλέπει τὸν Ἰησοῦν ἐρχόμενον πρὸς αὐτὸν καὶ λέγει· Ἴδε ὁ ἀμνὸς τοῦ θεοῦ ὁ αἴρων τὴν ἁμαρτίαν τοῦ κόσμου. οὗτός ἐστιν περὶ οὗ ἐγὼ εἶπον· Ὀπίσω μου ἔρχεται ἀνὴρ ὃς ἔμπροσθέν μου γέγονεν, ὅτι πρῶτός μου ἦν.

The next day he sees Jesus coming toward him and says, "Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. This is he about whom I said, 'After me comes a man who has surpassed me, because he was before me.'"

Part F-C (Greek Text Only)

Τῇ ἐπαύριον βλέπει τὸν Ἰησοῦν ἐρχόμενον πρὸς αὐτὸν καὶ λέγει· Ἴδε ὁ ἀμνὸς τοῦ θεοῦ ὁ αἴρων τὴν ἁμαρτίαν τοῦ κόσμου. οὗτός ἐστιν περὶ οὗ ἐγὼ εἶπον· Ὀπίσω μου ἔρχεται ἀνὴρ ὃς ἔμπροσθέν μου γέγονεν, ὅτι πρῶτός μου ἦν.

Part F-D (Grammatical Notes on the Citation)

This passage beautifully illustrates two forms of λέγω: -

λέγει (present tense, 3rd singular) - John "says" in the narrative present, making the scene vivid and immediate. The historical present is common in Greek narrative. -

εἶπον (aorist tense, 1st singular) - "I said," referring to John's previous statement. The aorist marks this as a completed past action.

The passage shows typical Greek speech patterns: -

Direct speech introduced by λέγει without quotation marks -

Reference to previous speech using εἶπον -

The verb περὶ οὗ ("about whom") showing how Greek handles relative clauses

Note how English requires "he says" while Greek can use just λέγει, as the subject is clear from the verb ending. This passage also demonstrates the flexibility of Greek word order, with the participle ἐρχόμενον following its noun Ἰησοῦν.

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Genre Section: Philosophical Dialogue

Section A (Detailed Interlinear Glossing)

26.16a Σωκράτης (Sō-kra-tēs) Socrates λέγει (le-gei) says τί (ti) what ἐστιν (es-tin) is ἀρετή (a-re-tē) virtue

26.17a ὁ (ho) the νεανίας (ne-a-ni-as) young-man εἶπεν (ei-pen) said οὐκ (ouk) not οἶδα (oi-da) I-know ἀκριβῶς (a-kri-bōs) precisely

26.18a ἆρα (a-ra) then λέγεις (le-geis) you-say ὅτι (ho-ti) that ἡ (hē) the ἀρετὴ (a-re-tē) virtue διδακτόν (di-dak-ton) teachable ἐστιν (es-tin) is

26.19a ὁ (ho) the φιλόσοφος (phi-lo-so-phos) philosopher ἔλεγεν (e-le-gen) was-saying περὶ (pe-ri) about τῆς (tēs) the ψυχῆς (psy-khēs) soul

26.20a εἰ (ei) if ὀρθῶς (or-thōs) correctly λέγω (le-gō) I-speak σὺ (sy) you κρῖνον (kri-non) judge

26.21a πολλοὶ (pol-loi) many λέγουσιν (le-gou-sin) say ἄλλα (al-la) other-things περὶ (pe-ri) about τούτου (tou-tou) this

26.22a τίς (tis) who δύναται (dy-na-tai) is-able λέγειν (le-gein) to-say τὴν (tēn) the ἀλήθειαν (a-lē-thei-an) truth πᾶσαν (pa-san) whole

26.23a οἱ (hoi) the σοφισταὶ (so-phis-tai) sophists λέγουσιν (le-gou-sin) say οὐδὲν (ou-den) nothing βέβαιον (be-bai-on) certain

26.24a εἶπον (ei-pon) they-said οἱ (hoi) the μαθηταὶ (ma-thē-tai) students διδάσκαλε (di-das-ka-le) teacher λέγε (le-ge) speak ἡμῖν (hē-min) to-us

26.25a ὅταν (ho-tan) whenever λέγῃς (le-gēs) you-say σοφά (so-pha) wise-things ἀκούομεν (a-kou-o-men) we-listen

26.26a μὴ (mē) not λέγωμεν (le-gō-men) let-us-say περὶ (pe-ri) about ὧν (hōn) which οὐκ (ouk) not ἴσμεν (is-men) we-know

26.27a ὁ (ho) the Πλάτων (Pla-tōn) Plato εἴρηκεν (ei-rē-ken) has-said ταῦτα (tau-ta) these-things ἐν (en) in τῇ (tē) the Πολιτείᾳ (Po-li-tei-a) Republic

26.28a εὖ (eu) well λέγεις (le-geis) you-speak ὦ (ō) O Γλαύκων (Glau-kōn) Glaucon

26.29a τί (ti) what οὖν (oun) therefore ἐροῦμεν (e-rou-men) shall-we-say πρὸς (pros) to ταῦτα (tau-ta) these-things

26.30a λέγεται (le-ge-tai) it-is-said ὅτι (ho-ti) that ὁ (ho) the Πυθαγόρας (Py-tha-go-ras) Pythagoras πρῶτος (prō-tos) first ἐφιλοσόφησεν (e-phi-lo-so-phē-sen) philosophized

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Section B (Complete Greek Sentences with English Translation)

26.16 Σωκράτης λέγει· τί ἐστιν ἀρετή; Socrates says, "What is virtue?"

26.17 ὁ νεανίας εἶπεν· οὐκ οἶδα ἀκριβῶς. The young man said, "I do not know precisely."

26.18 ἆρα λέγεις ὅτι ἡ ἀρετὴ διδακτόν ἐστιν; Are you saying that virtue is teachable?

26.19 ὁ φιλόσοφος ἔλεγεν περὶ τῆς ψυχῆς. The philosopher was speaking about the soul.

26.20 εἰ ὀρθῶς λέγω, σὺ κρῖνον. If I speak correctly, you judge.

26.21 πολλοὶ λέγουσιν ἄλλα περὶ τούτου. Many say other things about this.

26.22 τίς δύναται λέγειν τὴν ἀλήθειαν πᾶσαν; Who is able to tell the whole truth?

26.23 οἱ σοφισταὶ λέγουσιν οὐδὲν βέβαιον. The sophists say nothing is certain.

26.24 εἶπον οἱ μαθηταί· διδάσκαλε, λέγε ἡμῖν. The students said, "Teacher, speak to us."

26.25 ὅταν λέγῃς σοφά, ἀκούομεν. Whenever you say wise things, we listen.

26.26 μὴ λέγωμεν περὶ ὧν οὐκ ἴσμεν. Let us not speak about things which we do not know.

26.27 ὁ Πλάτων εἴρηκεν ταῦτα ἐν τῇ Πολιτείᾳ. Plato has said these things in the Republic.

26.28 εὖ λέγεις, ὦ Γλαύκων. You speak well, O Glaucon.

26.29 τί οὖν ἐροῦμεν πρὸς ταῦτα; What then shall we say to these things?

26.30 λέγεται ὅτι ὁ Πυθαγόρας πρῶτος ἐφιλοσόφησεν. It is said that Pythagoras first philosophized.

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Section C (Greek Text Only)

26.16 Σωκράτης λέγει· τί ἐστιν ἀρετή;

26.17 ὁ νεανίας εἶπεν· οὐκ οἶδα ἀκριβῶς.

26.18 ἆρα λέγεις ὅτι ἡ ἀρετὴ διδακτόν ἐστιν;

26.19 ὁ φιλόσοφος ἔλεγεν περὶ τῆς ψυχῆς.

26.20 εἰ ὀρθῶς λέγω, σὺ κρῖνον.

26.21 πολλοὶ λέγουσιν ἄλλα περὶ τούτου.

26.22 τίς δύναται λέγειν τὴν ἀλήθειαν πᾶσαν;

26.23 οἱ σοφισταὶ λέγουσιν οὐδὲν βέβαιον.

26.24 εἶπον οἱ μαθηταί· διδάσκαλε, λέγε ἡμῖν.

26.25 ὅταν λέγῃς σοφά, ἀκούομεν.

26.26 μὴ λέγωμεν περὶ ὧν οὐκ ἴσμεν.

26.27 ὁ Πλάτων εἴρηκεν ταῦτα ἐν τῇ Πολιτείᾳ.

26.28 εὖ λέγεις, ὦ Γλαύκων.

26.29 τί οὖν ἐροῦμεν πρὸς ταῦτα;

26.30 λέγεται ὅτι ὁ Πυθαγόρας πρῶτος ἐφιλοσόφησεν.

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Section D (Grammar Notes for Philosophical Dialogue Genre)

Special Uses of λέγω in Philosophical Texts

In philosophical dialogue, λέγω takes on specialized meanings and constructions:

1. Dialectical Usage

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λέγεις ὅτι... "you say that..." (introducing a position for examination) -

τί λέγεις; "what do you mean?" (seeking clarification) -

εὖ λέγεις "you speak well" (agreeing with an argument)

2. Subjunctive Forms

The subjunctive appears frequently in philosophical conditionals: -

ἐὰν λέγῃς (e-an le-gēs) "if you should say" -

ὅταν λέγωμεν (ho-tan le-gō-men) "whenever we say" -

μὴ λέγωμεν (mē le-gō-men) "let us not say"

3. Passive Voice

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λέγεται "it is said" (reporting common opinion) -

λεχθήσεται "it will be said" (anticipating objections) -

εἴρηται "it has been said" (citing authorities)

4. Infinitive Constructions

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δύναται λέγειν "is able to say" (capability) -

δεῖ λέγειν "it is necessary to say" (logical necessity) -

χρὴ λέγειν "one ought to say" (moral obligation)

5. Philosophical Vocabulary with λέγω

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λέγειν τι "to mean something" (not just "say") -

ὀρθῶς λέγειν "to speak correctly" (logical validity) -

καλῶς λέγειν "to speak well" (rhetorical excellence)

Common Patterns in Dialogue

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Question-Answer: τί λέγεις; followed by λέγω ὅτι... -

Agreement: εὖ/καλῶς/ὀρθῶς λέγεις -

Disagreement: οὐκ ὀρθῶς λέγεις -

Citation: ὡς Πλάτων λέγει "as Plato says"

Tips for Reading Philosophical Greek

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Pay attention to particles (ἆρα, οὖν, γάρ) that structure arguments -

Notice when λέγω means "mean" vs. "say" -

Watch for specialized philosophical terms following λέγω -

Recognize Socratic irony in expressions like εὖ λέγεις

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