The topic of this paper is the realization of subjunctive mood in Griko. On the basis of the distribution of verbal forms inside na-clauses, we put forward the claim that, unlike Standard Modern Greek, in Griko subjunctive mood is encoded through both the choice of complementizer and the morphology of the verb. The complementizer na and the verb inside the embedded clause are thus in a relation of concord. We further propose that concord in terms of mood is a grammatical feature induced in Griko via contact with Salentino. If our analysis is on the right track, then subjunctive mood is another domain where contact between Italo-Greek and Italo-Romance in Southern Italy has had effects in both directions.

This work reports results from the project ‘Documentation and analysis of an endangered language: aspects of the grammar of Griko’. For details see: http://griko.project.uoi.gr/. The project has been funded by the John S. Latsis Public Benefit Foundation, whose support is hereby gratefully acknowledged.