“Understands” (third-person) in Greek

In Greek, “Understands” (the verb, in the third-person participle) is written using the Latin script as:

Katalavainei

Using the Greek alphabet, it is written as:

Καταλαβαίνει

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Examples in sentences or statements

 
“He understands the assignment clearly.”

Katalavainei kala ti prepei na kanei.

Καταλαβαίνει καλά τι πρέπει να κάνει.

 
“She says she understands everyone.”

Leei oti katalavainei ton kathena.

Λέει ότι καταλαβαίνει τον καθένα.

 
“My brother never understands me.”

O adelfos mou den me katalavainei pote.

Ο αδελφός μου δεν με καταλαβαίνει ποτέ.

 
“That man understands Greek.”

Ekeinos o antras katalavainei Ellinika.

Εκείνος ο άντρας καταλαβαίνει Ελληνικά.

 
“The kid understands the importance of sharing.”

To paidi katalavainei tin simasia tou na moirazesai.

Το παιδί καταλαβαίνει την σημασία του να μοιράζεσαι.
 

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Understands” (third-person) (verb) in Lebanese Arabic

“Understands” (third-person) (verb) in Egyptian Arabic

“Understands” (third-person) (verb) in Tunisian Arabic