Significado
Expressing that one is very hungry.
Contexto cultural
The phrase 'Καλή όρεξη' is mandatory before starting a meal. Not saying it can be seen as slightly impolite or rushed. Similar to Greece, but you might hear local dialect variations. The emphasis on hospitality and 'having appetite' remains central. The phrase is often one of the few preserved by second or third-generation Greeks, used to express excitement about traditional family dinners. Appetite is linked to the quality of ingredients. A 'big appetite' is a tribute to the freshness of the olive oil, vegetables, and meat.
The 'Mood' Hack
Use this phrase whenever you want to say 'I'm down for that' or 'I'm up for it.' It makes you sound very native.
Spelling Alert
Always use 'πολλή' (feminine) in writing. Using 'πολύ' is a very common spelling mistake even for native speakers, but as a learner, mastering it shows high quality.
Significado
Expressing that one is very hungry.
The 'Mood' Hack
Use this phrase whenever you want to say 'I'm down for that' or 'I'm up for it.' It makes you sound very native.
Spelling Alert
Always use 'πολλή' (feminine) in writing. Using 'πολύ' is a very common spelling mistake even for native speakers, but as a learner, mastering it shows high quality.
Compliment the Cook
Saying 'Έχω πολλή όρεξη' when someone serves you food is a huge compliment to their cooking skills.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'πολύς'.
Σήμερα έχω ________ όρεξη για παγωτό!
Since 'όρεξη' is a feminine singular noun, we use 'πολλή'.
Which sentence means 'I am not in the mood for work'?
Ποια πρόταση είναι σωστή;
We use the verb 'έχω' and the noun 'όρεξη' to express mood.
Complete the dialogue.
Α: Πάμε για τρέξιμο; Β: Όχι, συγγνώμη, ________.
The speaker is declining the invitation, so 'no mood at all' is the correct response.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You smell fresh bread at a bakery.
The smell of food 'opens' your appetite.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Πολύ vs Πολλή
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosΣήμερα έχω ________ όρεξη για παγωτό!
Since 'όρεξη' is a feminine singular noun, we use 'πολλή'.
Ποια πρόταση είναι σωστή;
We use the verb 'έχω' and the noun 'όρεξη' to express mood.
Α: Πάμε για τρέξιμο; Β: Όχι, συγγνώμη, ________.
The speaker is declining the invitation, so 'no mood at all' is the correct response.
Situation: You smell fresh bread at a bakery.
The smell of food 'opens' your appetite.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes! It's very common for activities: 'όρεξη για δουλειά' (mood for work), 'όρεξη για κουβέντα' (mood for chatting).
It is 'πολλή' (feminine) because 'όρεξη' is a feminine noun.
'Πεινάω' is the physical feeling of hunger. 'Έχω όρεξη' is more about the desire or appetite to eat something specific.
Simply say 'Δεν έχω όρεξη.'
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, family, or even colleagues.
Yes, 'μεγάλη' (big) is a common alternative to 'πολλή'.
It means 'Something made me hungry' or 'I'm now in the mood for something I wasn't before.'
Yes, to show enthusiasm: 'Έχω πολλή όρεξη να εργαστώ στην εταιρεία σας.'
It can in very specific poetic or slang contexts, but 99% of the time it's just hunger or mood.
You say 'Δεν έχω καθόλου όρεξη.'
Frases relacionadas
Καλή όρεξη
similarEnjoy your meal
Μου άνοιξε η όρεξη
builds onMy appetite was whetted
Δεν έχω όρεξη
contrastI'm not in the mood
Πεινάω
synonymI am hungry
Έχω κέφι
similarI am in high spirits
