Significado
Easy to understand.
Contexto cultural
Greeks value 'straight talk' (ντόμπρα λόγια). Using 'Είναι ξεκάθαρο' can be a sign of respect, showing you aren't trying to hide anything. In business, clarity is often sought after a long period of 'coffee and talk.' Once the relationship is built, 'Είναι ξεκάθαρο' signals the start of the actual deal. Greek politicians use the phrase 'Ξεκάθαρη εντολή' (Clear mandate) constantly after elections to justify their policies. In families, parents use 'Είναι ξεκάθαρο;' as a rhetorical question to ensure children follow rules without argument.
The 'That' Connection
Always remember to follow 'Είναι ξεκάθαρο' with 'ότι' or 'πως' if you are adding a full sentence after it.
Gender Matters
If you are describing a 'decision' (απόφαση - fem), say 'Η απόφαση είναι ξεκάθαρη.' Don't stick to the neuter form.
Significado
Easy to understand.
The 'That' Connection
Always remember to follow 'Είναι ξεκάθαρο' with 'ότι' or 'πως' if you are adding a full sentence after it.
Gender Matters
If you are describing a 'decision' (απόφαση - fem), say 'Η απόφαση είναι ξεκάθαρη.' Don't stick to the neuter form.
One-Word Answer
In a casual conversation, you can just say 'Ξεκάθαρα!' as a one-word agreement, similar to 'Totally!' or 'Clearly!' in English.
Directness
Don't be afraid to use this phrase to be direct. In Greece, being 'ξεκάθαρος' is often more appreciated than being vague.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word to say 'It is clear that he is happy.'
Είναι ________ ότι είναι χαρούμενος.
'Ξεκάθαρο' is the correct adjective for intellectual/emotional clarity.
Which response is most natural when a teacher asks if you understand?
Καταλάβατε την άσκηση;
This is the standard way to confirm comprehension.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to tell your partner that you only want to be friends.
This uses the adjective to describe the speaker's directness.
Complete the dialogue.
Α: Δεν ξέρω αν πρέπει να αγοράσω αυτό το αυτοκίνητο. Β: Μα, είναι ________ ότι είναι το καλύτερο στην αγορά!
While all could work, 'ξεκάθαρο' is the most common in casual conversation.
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Ayudas visuales
Clean vs. Clear
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosΕίναι ________ ότι είναι χαρούμενος.
'Ξεκάθαρο' is the correct adjective for intellectual/emotional clarity.
Καταλάβατε την άσκηση;
This is the standard way to confirm comprehension.
You want to tell your partner that you only want to be friends.
This uses the adjective to describe the speaker's directness.
Α: Δεν ξέρω αν πρέπει να αγοράσω αυτό το αυτοκίνητο. Β: Μα, είναι ________ ότι είναι το καλύτερο στην αγορά!
While all could work, 'ξεκάθαρο' is the most common in casual conversation.
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Preguntas frecuentes
14 preguntasYes, but 'καθαρός ουρανός' is more common. 'Ξεκάθαρος' would imply there isn't a single speck of dust or cloud anywhere.
No, it's actually professional. It shows you have understood their instructions perfectly.
'Σαφές' is more formal/academic. 'Ξεκάθαρο' is the standard word used in everyday life.
Yes! 'Είναι ξεκάθαρος άνθρωπος' means he is a straightforward, honest person.
Simply add 'δεν' before the verb: 'Δεν είναι ξεκάθαρο.'
Yes, 'Κάνει μπαμ' (It goes bang) is a slang way to say something is very obvious.
Yes, if you are describing multiple things. 'Τα πράγματα είναι ξεκάθαρα' (Things are clear).
For glass or water, yes, but 'διαφανές' is the more technical term for transparency.
It acts as an intensifier, meaning 'completely' or 'thoroughly'.
Yes, saying 'Είναι ξεκάθαρο το τι έγινε' can help finalize a point of contention.
Very often! It's a common word in lyrics about honesty and relationships.
'Μπερδεμένο' (confused) or 'ασαφές' (unclear/vague).
We don't usually say that in Greek. We say 'Είναι ηλίου φαεινότερο' or 'Είναι ξεκάθαρο σαν το νερό'.
Yes, the basic usage is A2, but it has advanced applications in C1/C2.
Frases relacionadas
Ξεκαθαρίζω την κατάσταση
builds onTo clear up the situation
Σαφώς
synonymClearly / Obviously
Εννοείται
similarIt's understood / Of course
Μπερδεμένο
contrastConfused / Tangled
