Bedeutung
Asking about home.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Asking where someone lives is a way to find common ground, like shared neighborhoods. Similar to Greece, but often includes asking about the village or town of origin. Often used to connect with other Greeks abroad. In cities like Athens, people often specify the neighborhood.
Context is key
If you are in a hotel, 'Πού μένεις;' refers to your room or hotel. In daily life, it refers to your home.
Be friendly
Greeks love to talk about neighborhoods. Use this to start a conversation!
Bedeutung
Asking about home.
Context is key
If you are in a hotel, 'Πού μένεις;' refers to your room or hotel. In daily life, it refers to your home.
Be friendly
Greeks love to talk about neighborhoods. Use this to start a conversation!
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct verb form.
Πού ______ (μένω) εσύ;
The second person singular of 'μένω' is 'μένεις'.
Which is the correct way to ask a friend where they live?
Choose the best option.
'Πού μένεις;' is the standard informal way to ask.
Match the question to the answer.
1. Πού μένεις; 2. Πού είσαι;
Match the verb 'μένω' to residence and 'είμαι' to current location.
Complete the dialogue.
Α: Γεια! Πού μένεις; Β: ______
The answer must address the location.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenΠού ______ (μένω) εσύ;
The second person singular of 'μένω' is 'μένεις'.
Choose the best option.
'Πού μένεις;' is the standard informal way to ask.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
Match the verb 'μένω' to residence and 'είμαι' to current location.
Α: Γεια! Πού μένεις; Β: ______
The answer must address the location.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
3 FragenNo, it's a standard question.
Better to use 'Πού κατοικείτε;' or avoid it.
You can say 'Μένω κάπου κοντά' (I live somewhere nearby).
Verwandte Redewendungen
Πού κατοικείς;
synonymWhere do you reside?
Πού είναι το σπίτι σου;
similarWhere is your house?
Μένω στην Αθήνα.
builds onI live in Athens.
Πού είσαι;
contrastWhere are you?
