Significado
Being a very good person.
Contexto cultural
The phrase is often linked to the concept of 'Philotimo'. It's not just about being nice; it's about a deep-seated sense of duty to do good. In Cyprus, the phrase is used with the same frequency and meaning, often accompanied by a strong emphasis on family loyalty. Second-generation Greeks often use the English 'heart of gold' but switch to Greek when speaking to elders to show respect. In Greek Orthodox tradition, saints are often described as having hearts purified like gold in a furnace.
Use it for parents
This is the most common way Greeks describe a loving mother or father.
Don't use for yourself
It sounds boastful. Let others say it about you!
Significado
Being a very good person.
Use it for parents
This is the most common way Greeks describe a loving mother or father.
Don't use for yourself
It sounds boastful. Let others say it about you!
Add 'πραγματικά'
Saying 'έχει πραγματικά χρυσή καρδιά' makes the compliment feel much more sincere.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'χρυσός'.
Η αδελφή μου έχει ______ καρδιά.
Because 'καρδιά' is a feminine noun, the adjective must be in the feminine form 'χρυσή'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to compliment someone's kindness?
Πώς λέμε ότι κάποιος είναι πολύ καλός άνθρωπος;
'Πέτρινη' means stone (cruel) and 'κρύα' means cold (unemotional). 'Χρυσή' is the correct idiom for kindness.
Complete the dialogue.
Α: Ο Νίκος μου έδωσε το αυτοκίνητό του για το Σαββατοκύριακο. Β: Πραγματικά; _________________.
Lending a car is a very kind act, so the idiom 'έχει χρυσή καρδιά' is the appropriate response.
Match the person to the description.
Ποιος έχει 'χρυσή καρδιά';
Helping the poor is a classic example of having a golden heart.
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Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosΗ αδελφή μου έχει ______ καρδιά.
Because 'καρδιά' is a feminine noun, the adjective must be in the feminine form 'χρυσή'.
Πώς λέμε ότι κάποιος είναι πολύ καλός άνθρωπος;
'Πέτρινη' means stone (cruel) and 'κρύα' means cold (unemotional). 'Χρυσή' is the correct idiom for kindness.
Α: Ο Νίκος μου έδωσε το αυτοκίνητό του για το Σαββατοκύριακο. Β: Πραγματικά; _________________.
Lending a car is a very kind act, so the idiom 'έχει χρυσή καρδιά' is the appropriate response.
Ποιος έχει 'χρυσή καρδιά';
Helping the poor is a classic example of having a golden heart.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasYes! Even though 'καρδιά' is feminine, the phrase 'έχει χρυσή καρδιά' applies to everyone regardless of gender.
'Είναι καλός' is basic. 'Έχει χρυσή καρδιά' is much more emotional and high-level.
Not at all. It is used daily by people of all ages in Greece.
Yes, it's very sweet to say a child has a golden heart.
Frases relacionadas
Χρυσός άνθρωπος
synonymA golden person.
Πέτρινη καρδιά
contrastA heart of stone.
Καρδιά από μάλαμα
similarA heart of pure gold.
Ανοιχτή καρδιά
builds onAn open heart.
