Significado
Describing a symptom.
Contexto cultural
Dizziness is often the first sign of 'mati' (the evil eye). If a doctor finds nothing wrong, many Greeks will suggest calling a 'theia' (aunt) who knows how to 'ksematiasei' (remove the eye). Public service announcements in Greece often use this phrase to warn tourists and locals about 'thermoplixia' (heatstroke). Saying you feel dizzy is a socially acceptable way to leave a party early or stop drinking without offending the host. In Greece, pharmacists often act as first-line medical advisors. It is very common to describe 'zalada' to a pharmacist to get a quick blood pressure check.
Use 'Έχω' for brevity
If 'αισθάνομαι' is too long to remember, 'Έχω ζαλάδα' (I have dizziness) is just as correct and easier to say.
Don't say 'Είμαι ζαλάδα'
This is the most common mistake. You are not the dizziness itself!
Significado
Describing a symptom.
Use 'Έχω' for brevity
If 'αισθάνομαι' is too long to remember, 'Έχω ζαλάδα' (I have dizziness) is just as correct and easier to say.
Don't say 'Είμαι ζαλάδα'
This is the most common mistake. You are not the dizziness itself!
The 'Mati' connection
If you say this to an older Greek person, don't be surprised if they start whispering a prayer—they think you've been 'eyed'!
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'αισθάνομαι'.
Εγώ _______ ζαλάδα γιατί δεν έφαγα πρωινό.
The subject is 'Εγώ' (I), so the verb must be in the first person singular.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I feel dizzy'?
Choose the correct option:
'Αισθάνομαι ζαλάδα' is the standard expression. 'Είμαι ζαλάδα' is grammatically incorrect.
Match the response to the situation.
Situation: You are on a boat and the sea is rough. Your friend asks how you are.
Dizziness is the common reaction to rough seas (seasickness).
Complete the dialogue.
Γιατρός: Τι έχετε; Ασθενής: ______________.
This is a logical medical complaint to give to a doctor.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosΕγώ _______ ζαλάδα γιατί δεν έφαγα πρωινό.
The subject is 'Εγώ' (I), so the verb must be in the first person singular.
Choose the correct option:
'Αισθάνομαι ζαλάδα' is the standard expression. 'Είμαι ζαλάδα' is grammatically incorrect.
Situation: You are on a boat and the sea is rough. Your friend asks how you are.
Dizziness is the common reaction to rough seas (seasickness).
Γιατρός: Τι έχετε; Ασθενής: ______________.
This is a logical medical complaint to give to a doctor.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
6 preguntasBoth are correct. 'Αισθάνομαι' is slightly more formal/clinical, while 'νιώθω' is more personal/emotional, but they are used interchangeably for physical symptoms.
Yes, but usually people say 'ζαλίστηκα' (I got dizzy) to imply the alcohol has started to hit them.
The plural is 'ζαλάδες'. You use it when you have recurring dizzy spells: 'Έχω ζαλάδες τελευταία.'
You say 'Αισθάνομαι μια μικρή ζαλάδα' or 'Ζαλίζομαι λίγο'.
Yes, it is standard Greek, though Cypriot dialect might use different verb endings or local variations like 'ζαλιούμαι'.
In slang, 'μη μου ζαλίζεις το έρωτα' or 'μη με ζαλίζεις' means 'don't annoy me/don't make my head spin with your talk'.
Frases relacionadas
Νιώθω ναυτία
similarI feel nausea
Μου έρχεται λιποθυμία
builds onI feel like I'm going to faint
Ζαλίζομαι
synonymI am dizzy
Έχω ίλιγγο
specialized formI have vertigo
