6.11. When no article precedes an adjective used with an articular noun, the adjective is said to be in predicate position and is translated as a predicate adjective,5 supplying the verb is/are. In Greek (but not in English) a noun and an adjective can thus form a complete sentence all by themselves—for example, οἱ λόγοι ἀληθινοί, “The words are true.” A separate verb is not needed. Two patterns may occur; there is no difference in meaning.6 first predicate position adjective
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