Significado
Describing a task as simple.
Contexto cultural
Greeks often use the diminutive 'παιχνιδάκι' (little game) to make a task seem even less intimidating to a guest. In Cypriot Greek, you might hear 'εύκολον' with the final 'n', which is a characteristic of the dialect. In places like Astoria or Melbourne, 'Είναι πολύ εύκολο' is often mixed with English: 'It's very easy, παιδί μου!'. In universities, professors might use 'Είναι προφανές' (It is obvious) instead of 'εύκολο' to encourage logical deduction.
The 'EF' Rule
Whenever you see 'ευ' followed by κ, π, τ, χ, φ, θ, σ, it's pronounced 'EF'. This is why it's 'EF-kolo'.
Gender Agreement
If you name the object, match the gender! 'Η ερώτηση είναι εύκολη' (The question is easy).
Significado
Describing a task as simple.
The 'EF' Rule
Whenever you see 'ευ' followed by κ, π, τ, χ, φ, θ, σ, it's pronounced 'EF'. This is why it's 'EF-kolo'.
Gender Agreement
If you name the object, match the gender! 'Η ερώτηση είναι εύκολη' (The question is easy).
Sound Native
Drop the 'Είναι' in casual conversation. Just say 'Πολύ εύκολο!' with a shrug.
Be Encouraging
Greeks love to encourage learners. Use this phrase to cheer on your fellow students!
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word to say 'It is very easy'.
Είναι _____ εύκολο.
We use the adverb 'πολύ' to modify the adjective 'εύκολο'.
Which sentence is correct for 'The exercise is very easy'?
Choose the correct gender agreement:
'Άσκηση' is feminine, so 'εύκολη' must also be feminine.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
Γιώργος: 'Είναι δύσκολο να μάθω ελληνικά;' Ελένη: 'Όχι, ________!'
Eleni is reassuring George that learning Greek is not hard.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You just finished a 10-piece puzzle in 1 minute.
A simple puzzle is an 'easy' task.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Things that are 'Πολύ Εύκολα'
Daily Tasks
- • Making coffee
- • Walking
- • Smiling
Learning
- • A1 Greek
- • Counting to 10
- • The alphabet
Easy vs. Difficult
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosΕίναι _____ εύκολο.
We use the adverb 'πολύ' to modify the adjective 'εύκολο'.
Choose the correct gender agreement:
'Άσκηση' is feminine, so 'εύκολη' must also be feminine.
Γιώργος: 'Είναι δύσκολο να μάθω ελληνικά;' Ελένη: 'Όχι, ________!'
Eleni is reassuring George that learning Greek is not hard.
You just finished a 10-piece puzzle in 1 minute.
A simple puzzle is an 'easy' task.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasBe careful. Calling a person 'εύκολος/η' can imply they are 'easy' in a negative or sexual way. Use 'βολικός' for an easy-going person.
The opposite is 'δύσκολο' (diskolo), meaning difficult.
'Εύκολο' is the adjective (it is easy), while 'εύκολα' is the adverb (I do it easily).
No, you can just say 'Είναι εύκολο'. 'Πολύ' just adds emphasis.
You say 'Δεν είναι και τόσο εύκολο'.
No, the Greek equivalent of 'piece of cake' is 'παιχνιδάκι' (little game).
Yes, it's neutral and perfectly acceptable in professional settings.
Only before voiceless consonants. Before vowels or voiced consonants, it sounds like 'ev'.
'Εύκολο' means it doesn't take much effort; 'απλό' means it isn't complex.
Use the word 'πανεύκολο'.
Frases relacionadas
Είναι δύσκολο
contrastIt is difficult
Είναι απλό
similarIt is simple
Είναι παιχνιδάκι
synonymIt's a piece of cake
Πανεύκολο
specialized formSuper easy
