Bedeutung
Water flowing from a tap.
Kultureller Hintergrund
On islands like Santorini or Mykonos, water is extremely scarce. Leaving the water running ('να τρέχει το νερό') is considered a major social faux pas and is very expensive. The 'vrysi' (village fountain) is a symbol of life. 'Τρεχούμενο νερό' (running water) from a mountain spring is considered the best medicine. There is a minor superstition that if you leave the water running while you talk about someone, their secrets will 'run out' or be washed away. In Athens, the water company (EYDAP) often issues warnings during heatwaves to not let the water run for cooling balconies.
Use for Leaks
If you see any liquid escaping a container or pipe, 'τρέχει' is your go-to verb.
Don't say 'on'
Avoid saying 'το νερό είναι πάνω'. It makes no sense in Greek. Use 'τρέχει'.
Bedeutung
Water flowing from a tap.
Use for Leaks
If you see any liquid escaping a container or pipe, 'τρέχει' is your go-to verb.
Don't say 'on'
Avoid saying 'το νερό είναι πάνω'. It makes no sense in Greek. Use 'τρέχει'.
Water is Life
In Greece, 'running water' is a sign of a healthy home. Stagnant water is seen negatively.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'τρέχω'.
Ξέχασα τη βρύση ανοιχτή και τώρα το νερό ________ παντού!
The subject 'το νερό' is 3rd person singular, so we use 'τρέχει'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'The tap is leaking'?
Πώς λέμε ότι η βρύση έχει πρόβλημα;
'Η βρύση τρέχει' is the most common way to describe a leak or an open tap.
Complete the dialogue.
Α: Γιατί έχει νερά στο πάτωμα; Β: ________________________.
Water running from the ceiling explains why there is water on the floor.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are at a hotel and the shower won't stop.
This describes a continuous flow that cannot be stopped.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Where does the water run?
Home
- • Βρύση (Tap)
- • Ντους (Shower)
- • Καζανάκι (Toilet tank)
Nature
- • Ποτάμι (River)
- • Πηγή (Spring)
- • Καταρράκτης (Waterfall)
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenΞέχασα τη βρύση ανοιχτή και τώρα το νερό ________ παντού!
The subject 'το νερό' is 3rd person singular, so we use 'τρέχει'.
Πώς λέμε ότι η βρύση έχει πρόβλημα;
'Η βρύση τρέχει' is the most common way to describe a leak or an open tap.
Α: Γιατί έχει νερά στο πάτωμα; Β: ________________________.
Water running from the ceiling explains why there is water on the floor.
Situation: You are at a hotel and the shower won't stop.
This describes a continuous flow that cannot be stopped.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, 'Το νερό τρέχει στο ποτάμι' is perfectly natural and common.
Both are correct. 'Τρέχει το νερό' is more common when you are noticing it for the first time or emphasizing the action.
You say 'Δεν τρέχει το νερό' or 'Το νερό είναι κομμένο' (the water is cut).
Not necessarily. It only describes the motion. For drinkable water, use 'πόσιμο νερό'.
Yes! 'Τρέχει το λάδι' (the oil is leaking) or 'Τρέχει το αίμα' (the blood is flowing).
Then use the verb 'στάζει' (stazei). 'Στάζει η βρύση'.
It is neutral. It's used by plumbers and poets alike.
It's a metonymy where the container (tap) stands for the content (water). It's very common.
Yes! 'Τρέχει η μύτη μου' uses the same logic as 'τρέχει το νερό'.
Yes, 'έτρεχε το νερό' (the water was running).
Verwandte Redewendungen
τρέχει η βρύση
similarThe tap is running
κυλάει το νερό
similarThe water flows
στάζει η βρύση
specialized formThe tap is dripping
κόπηκε το νερό
contrastThe water was cut off
