Significado
A proven fact.
Contexto cultural
The concept of 'Aletheia' is central to Heidegger's interpretation of Greek thought, emphasizing truth as a process of revealing. Truth is often associated with the divine. 'The Truth' (Η Αλήθεια) with a capital A often refers to Christ or spiritual reality. Journalists use this phrase to sound objective and distance themselves from personal bias. Directness is valued, but 'wrapping' a hard truth in a formal phrase like this can make it more palatable in a serious discussion.
Use it in Writing Exams
Starting a paragraph with 'Είναι μια αλήθεια ότι...' immediately signals to the examiner that you have a B2+ command of Greek register.
Don't Overuse
If you use it more than once in a short text, it becomes repetitive. Switch to 'είναι γεγονός' or 'αποτελεί πραγματικότητα' for variety.
Significado
A proven fact.
Use it in Writing Exams
Starting a paragraph with 'Είναι μια αλήθεια ότι...' immediately signals to the examiner that you have a B2+ command of Greek register.
Don't Overuse
If you use it more than once in a short text, it becomes repetitive. Switch to 'είναι γεγονός' or 'αποτελεί πραγματικότητα' for variety.
The 'Bitter' Truth
Greeks often say 'Είναι μια πικρή αλήθεια' (It's a bitter truth) when discussing social or economic problems. It shows empathy and realism.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing words to complete the formal statement.
Είναι ______ αλήθεια ότι η κλιματική αλλαγή είναι απειλή.
The noun 'αλήθεια' is feminine, so it requires the feminine indefinite article 'μια'.
Which sentence is the most appropriate for a university essay?
Choose the best option:
This option uses the correct formal framing and addresses a complex, academic topic.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form.
Πολιτικός: 'Πρέπει να παραδεχτούμε ότι η ανεργία αυξάνεται.' Δημοσιογράφος: 'Δυστυχώς, ______ ότι τα νούμερα είναι ανησυχητικά.'
This fits the formal register of a political interview.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
3 ejerciciosΕίναι ______ αλήθεια ότι η κλιματική αλλαγή είναι απειλή.
The noun 'αλήθεια' is feminine, so it requires the feminine indefinite article 'μια'.
Choose the best option:
This option uses the correct formal framing and addresses a complex, academic topic.
Πολιτικός: 'Πρέπει να παραδεχτούμε ότι η ανεργία αυξάνεται.' Δημοσιογράφος: 'Δυστυχώς, ______ ότι τα νούμερα είναι ανησυχητικά.'
This fits the formal register of a political interview.
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Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasYes, but 'Είναι η αλήθεια' (It is THE truth) is more absolute. 'Είναι μια αλήθεια' (It is A truth) is softer and more common when introducing a specific point in an argument.
It might sound a bit too serious or 'dramatic' for a casual coffee chat. Stick to 'είναι αλήθεια' or 'ισχύει' (it holds/it's true) for friends.
The plural is 'Είναι κάποιες αλήθειες' (They are some truths), but the singular collocation is much more common as a sentence starter.
90% of the time, yes. It needs a clause to explain what the truth is. Occasionally, you can say 'Αυτό είναι μια αλήθεια' (That is a truth) on its own.
Frases relacionadas
είναι γεγονός
synonymit is a fact
η αλήθεια να λέγεται
similartruth be told
είναι ψέμα
contrastit is a lie
αποτελεί πραγματικότητα
specialized formit constitutes a reality
