Bedeutung
Something that makes life easier.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In densely populated cities like Athens, 'ευκολία' is often defined by proximity to the Metro or having a private parking space. These are considered major life upgrades. The 'periptero' is the ultimate 'ευκολία.' It's a cultural staple where you can find anything at any hour, reflecting the Greek value of accessibility. Providing a 'ευκολία' to a guest (like driving them to the airport) is seen as an act of 'filotimo' (honor/hospitality). Greeks often use 'ευκολία' to describe any digital government service (gov.gr) that allows them to avoid waiting in long lines at public offices.
Use with 'Μεγάλη'
Greeks almost always add 'μεγάλη' (great) to this phrase to show how much they appreciate the convenience.
Gender Alert
Never say 'ένας ευκολία'. It's a common mistake for English speakers. Always feminine!
Bedeutung
Something that makes life easier.
Use with 'Μεγάλη'
Greeks almost always add 'μεγάλη' (great) to this phrase to show how much they appreciate the convenience.
Gender Alert
Never say 'ένας ευκολία'. It's a common mistake for English speakers. Always feminine!
The 'Installment' Meaning
In shops, 'ευκολίες πληρωμής' means you can pay in monthly installments. Look for this sign!
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the article and the noun.
Το να έχεις πλυντήριο πιάτων στο σπίτι είναι ______ ______.
The noun 'ευκολία' is feminine, so it requires the feminine indefinite article 'μια'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to describe a helpful app?
Πώς θα περιέγραφες ένα χρήσιμο app;
'Ευκολία' is used for tools and services. 'Άνεση' is for physical comfort, and 'άνθρωπος' refers to people.
Complete the dialogue with the appropriate phrase.
Α: Το μετρό είναι πολύ κοντά στο γραφείο μου. Β: ________________________!
'Τι ευκολία!' is a common exclamation to acknowledge someone's convenient situation.
Match the situation to the phrase.
Matching: 1. Online banking, 2. A soft bed, 3. A simple math problem.
Banking is a convenience (ευκολία), a bed provides comfort (άνεση), and math is easy (εύκολο).
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Types of Ευκολία
Technology
- • Apps
- • E-banking
- • Smart Home
Home
- • Dishwasher
- • Elevator
- • Parking
City
- • Metro
- • Kiosks
- • Delivery
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenΤο να έχεις πλυντήριο πιάτων στο σπίτι είναι ______ ______.
The noun 'ευκολία' is feminine, so it requires the feminine indefinite article 'μια'.
Πώς θα περιέγραφες ένα χρήσιμο app;
'Ευκολία' is used for tools and services. 'Άνεση' is for physical comfort, and 'άνθρωπος' refers to people.
Α: Το μετρό είναι πολύ κοντά στο γραφείο μου. Β: ________________________!
'Τι ευκολία!' is a common exclamation to acknowledge someone's convenient situation.
Matching: 1. Online banking, 2. A soft bed, 3. A simple math problem.
Banking is a convenience (ευκολία), a bed provides comfort (άνεση), and math is easy (εύκολο).
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, it sounds like you are treating them as an object. Use 'εξυπηρετικός' instead.
'Ευκολία' is general and common. 'Διευκόλυνση' is formal, often used for official help or financial arrangements.
Use 'μια' when introducing a new idea ('It is a convenience'). Use 'η' when referring to a specific one already mentioned.
Yes, in informal speech, the article is often dropped: 'Είναι ευκολία το αμάξι.'
Indirectly. It means the *thing* provides ease, but the thing itself isn't necessarily 'easy' to understand.
Say 'Τι ευκολία!'
Yes, especially regarding payment plans ('ευκολίες πληρωμής') or office amenities.
No, use 'άνεση' for physical comfort.
No, it's standard Greek, but very common in daily conversation.
The plural is 'ευκολίες' (ef-ko-LEE-es).
Verwandte Redewendungen
μου λύνει τα χέρια
synonymIt unties my hands / It solves my problem
διευκόλυνση
similarFacilitation / Assistance
άνεση
similarComfort
είναι εύκολο
builds onIt is easy
πολυτέλεια
contrastLuxury
