Bedeutung
Something required.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Greece, 'parea' (company) is considered 'μια ανάγκη'. Being alone is often viewed with sympathy, as social connection is seen as vital for mental health. During the 2010s crisis, the phrase 'πρώτης ανάγκης' (of first necessity) became a standard term for essential goods like milk and bread that were subject to price controls. The concept of 'Ananke' still influences how Greeks view problems. Sometimes, if something is an 'ανάγκη', it is accepted with a certain stoicism. Treating a guest well is not just a choice in traditional Greek culture; it is felt as a moral 'ανάγκη'.
Use with Adjectives
To sound more like a native, add adjectives like 'πραγματική' (real) or 'καθημερινή' (daily). 'Είναι μια πραγματική ανάγκη'.
Gender Alert
Never say 'ένα ανάγκη'. It's a very common mistake for English speakers, but it sounds very wrong to Greeks.
Bedeutung
Something required.
Use with Adjectives
To sound more like a native, add adjectives like 'πραγματική' (real) or 'καθημερινή' (daily). 'Είναι μια πραγματική ανάγκη'.
Gender Alert
Never say 'ένα ανάγκη'. It's a very common mistake for English speakers, but it sounds very wrong to Greeks.
The 'Must' Factor
Greeks use this phrase to justify their passions. If someone loves the sea, they will say 'Η θάλασσα είναι μια ανάγκη για μένα'.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing article and noun.
Το νερό είναι ___ ______.
The noun 'ανάγκη' is feminine, so it takes 'μια'.
Which sentence is the most natural for a formal essay?
Discussing the need for social reform.
'Αποτελεί' and 'επιτακτική' elevate the register to a formal level.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Γιατί αγόρασες καινούριο παλτό; B: Γιατί το παλιό μου χάλασε, _____ ___ ______ για το κρύο.
The speaker is justifying the coat as a necessity.
Match the phrase to the context.
1. Βασική ανάγκη, 2. Επιτακτική ανάγκη, 3. Ψυχολογική ανάγκη
Basic = survival, Imperative = urgent/formal, Psychological = emotional.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Types of 'Ανάγκη'
Biological
- • Φαγητό
- • Νερό
- • Ύπνος
Social
- • Φίλοι
- • Αγάπη
- • Επικοινωνία
Practical
- • Χρήματα
- • Σπίτι
- • Δουλειά
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenΤο νερό είναι ___ ______.
The noun 'ανάγκη' is feminine, so it takes 'μια'.
Discussing the need for social reform.
'Αποτελεί' and 'επιτακτική' elevate the register to a formal level.
A: Γιατί αγόρασες καινούριο παλτό; B: Γιατί το παλιό μου χάλασε, _____ ___ ______ για το κρύο.
The speaker is justifying the coat as a necessity.
1. Βασική ανάγκη, 2. Επιτακτική ανάγκη, 3. Ψυχολογική ανάγκη
Basic = survival, Imperative = urgent/formal, Psychological = emotional.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
5 FragenYes, but it's very strong. 'Είσαι μια ανάγκη για μένα' means 'You are a necessity for me', which is very romantic or intense.
'Είναι απαραίτητο' means 'It is essential/required'. 'Είναι μια ανάγκη' is more about the 'need' itself. They are often interchangeable.
Because 'ανάγκη' is a noun. In Greek, we often use the indefinite article when defining what something is.
Yes, 'Ήταν μια ανάγκη' (It was a need). For example, 'Ήταν μια ανάγκη της στιγμής' (It was a need of the moment).
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or with your best friend.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Έχω ανάγκη
similarI need / I am in need
Εξ ανάγκης
specialized formOut of necessity
Είναι απαραίτητο
synonymIt is essential
Δεν πειράζει
contrastIt doesn't matter
