Bedeutung
Asking for library location.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The National Library of Greece was recently moved to the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC). It is a point of immense national pride and a symbol of modern Greek architecture. In Greek universities, libraries are often the only places with reliable air conditioning and high-speed internet, making them popular hangouts during the summer exam periods. The concept of the library is tied to the 'Enlightenment' (Diafotismos) in Greece. Many historic libraries in towns like Andritsaina or Chios hold manuscripts from the Ottoman period. The Greek government has digitized many library services through the 'OpenABEKT' system, allowing citizens to search for books online across the country.
Politeness counts
Always add 'Με συγχωρείτε' (Excuse me) before the phrase when asking a stranger. It makes a huge difference in how people respond.
The Bookstore Trap
If you want to buy a map or a postcard, don't ask for the library. Ask for the 'vivliopolío'.
Bedeutung
Asking for library location.
Politeness counts
Always add 'Με συγχωρείτε' (Excuse me) before the phrase when asking a stranger. It makes a huge difference in how people respond.
The Bookstore Trap
If you want to buy a map or a postcard, don't ask for the library. Ask for the 'vivliopolío'.
Use 'Βρίσκεται' for formal writing
If you are writing an email or a formal essay, use 'Πού βρίσκεται η βιβλιοθήκη;' to sound more educated.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing article.
Πού είναι ___ βιβλιοθήκη;
The noun 'βιβλιοθήκη' is feminine singular, so it requires the article 'η'.
Which word means 'library'?
Θέλω να πάω στη...
'Βιβλιοθήκη' is library. 'Βιβλιοπωλείο' is bookstore.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Με συγχωρείτε, πού είναι η βιβλιοθήκη; B: _________.
'Είναι εδώ δίπλα' means 'It is right here next [to us]', which answers the location question.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a university and need a quiet place to study.
The library is the standard place for quiet study.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenΠού είναι ___ βιβλιοθήκη;
The noun 'βιβλιοθήκη' is feminine singular, so it requires the article 'η'.
Θέλω να πάω στη...
'Βιβλιοθήκη' is library. 'Βιβλιοπωλείο' is bookstore.
A: Με συγχωρείτε, πού είναι η βιβλιοθήκη; B: _________.
'Είναι εδώ δίπλα' means 'It is right here next [to us]', which answers the location question.
You are at a university and need a quiet place to study.
The library is the standard place for quiet study.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenGreek requires a definite article before nouns in most cases. Since 'βιβλιοθήκη' is feminine, we use 'η'.
It's understandable but sounds like 'Where is library?' in English. It's grammatically incomplete.
Yes, it can refer to both the building and the furniture (bookshelf/bookcase).
You say 'Πού είναι οι βιβλιοθήκες;'. Note that 'είναι' stays the same, but the article and noun become plural.
'Πού είναι' is 'Where is', while 'Πού βρίσκεται' is 'Where is it located'. The latter is more formal.
It is like 'think' (voiceless dental fricative).
Yes, public and municipal libraries are free to enter and use for study.
Usually not to enter, but you need a 'κάρτα μέλους' (member card) to borrow books.
You can, but they will point you to the nearest public library, not their own shelves.
To show it is a question word. Without the accent, 'που' means 'that' or 'which'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Πού είναι το βιβλιοπωλείο;
similarWhere is the bookstore?
Δανείζομαι ένα βιβλίο
builds onI am borrowing a book
Η κεντρική βιβλιοθήκη
specialized formThe central library
Επιστρέφω ένα βιβλίο
builds onI am returning a book
