είμαι (to be)
| είμαι | I am |
| είσαι | you are, singular |
| είναι | he/she/it is |
| είμαστε | we are |
| είστε/είσαστε | you are, plural |
| είναι | they are |
We use the verb «είμαι» to say our name, our profession, our age, our nationality, our mood, our location, our health condition etc.
Είμαι η Χριστίνα.
(I am Christina.)
Είμαι στο αεροδρόμιο.
(I am at the airport.)
έχω (to have)
| έχω | I have |
| έχεις | you have, singular |
| έχει | he/she/it has |
| έχουμε | we have |
| έχετε | you have, plural |
| έχουν | they have |
We use the verb «έχω» to say “I have something” or as an auxiliary in compound verb tenses.
Έχω εισιτήριο.
(I have a ticket.)
Έχω μετρητά.
(I have cash.)
Έχω αργήσει.
(I am late.) (aux. verb)