Learn how Greek forms the passive voice in the present and past, then see it at work in sentences about things being built, written, sent and decided.
γράφεται
it is written (present, passive)
γράφονται
they are written (present, passive)
χτίζεται
it is being built (present, passive)
χτίζονται
they are being built (present, passive)
καίγεται
it is burning; it gets burnt (present, passive)
καίγονται
they are burning; they get burnt (present, passive)
κόβεται
it is cut (present, passive)
κόβονται
they are cut (present, passive)
κλείνεται
it is closed; it gets shut (present, passive)
κλείνονται
they are closed; they get shut (present, passive)
ανοίγεται
it is opened (present, passive)
ανοίγονται
they are opened (present, passive)
γράφτηκε
it was written (past, passive)
γράφτηκαν
they were written (past, passive)
χτίστηκε
it was built (past, passive)
χτίστηκαν
they were built (past, passive)
Αυτά τα βιβλία γράφτηκαν πριν από πολλά χρόνια.
These books were written many years ago.
Το κτίριο χτίστηκε στο κέντρο της πόλης.
The building was built in the city centre.
Λέγεται ότι ήταν πολύ καλός άνθρωπος.
It is said that he was a very good man.
Η επιστολή στάλθηκε χθες.
The letter was sent yesterday.
Οι πίνακες ζωγραφίστηκαν από διάσημο καλλιτέχνη.
The paintings were painted by a famous artist.
Αυτές οι θέσεις δεν έχουν καλυφθεί ακόμα.
These positions have not been filled yet.
Η απόφαση ελήφθη από τη διοίκηση.
The decision was taken by the management.
Τα τρόφιμα συσκευάστηκαν προσεκτικά.
The food was packed carefully.
Θα γίνουν σημαντικές αλλαγές στο γραφείο.
Important changes will be made in the office.
Η πόρτα δεν μπορεί να ανοιχτεί εύκολα.
The door can't be opened easily.
Αυτό θεωρείται σημαντικό.
This is considered important.
Το γραφείο ανακαινίστηκε πέρσι.
The office was renovated last year.
Τα εμπορεύματα μεταφέρθηκαν με φορτηγά.
The goods were transported by lorry.
Ο νόμος περιγράφεται ξεκάθαρα.
The law is clearly described.
Πολλοί άνθρωποι επηρεάστηκαν από τα νέα.
Many people were affected by the news.
Το σκαμνί φτιάχνεται από ξύλο.
The stool is made of wood.
Η εργασία ολοκληρώθηκε εγκαίρως.
The work was completed on time.
Αυτό δεν θα γίνει αποδεκτό.
This will not be accepted.
Η πρόταση απορρίφθηκε από την επιτροπή.
The proposal was rejected by the committee.
Τα παιδιά προστατεύονται από τον κρύο αέρα.
The children are protected from the cold wind.
Ο θόρυβος ακούγεται δυνατά.
The noise can be heard loudly.
Τα μηνύματα δόθηκαν σε όλους.
The messages were given to everyone.
Ο δρόμος καθαρίστηκε μετά το πάρτι.
The street was cleaned after the party.
Αυτές οι περιοχές κρατούνται κλειστές για το κοινό.
These areas are kept closed to the public.