Significado
Studying the Greek language.
Contexto cultural
Greeks are very proud of their language and will often give you a 'bravo' just for trying to say this phrase. In Cyprus, you might hear the local dialect, but 'Μαθαίνω ελληνικά' remains the standard way to describe learning the formal language. Third-generation Greeks often use this phrase to reconnect with their heritage. Scholars worldwide 'learn Greek' to read ancient texts, though they often focus on Ancient Greek rather than Modern.
The 'Magic Key'
Saying this phrase to a Greek waiter often results in a free dessert or extra friendly service!
Don't overcomplicate
Don't worry about adding 'τα' (the) before 'ελληνικά'. It's more natural without it in this phrase.
Significado
Studying the Greek language.
The 'Magic Key'
Saying this phrase to a Greek waiter often results in a free dessert or extra friendly service!
Don't overcomplicate
Don't worry about adding 'τα' (the) before 'ελληνικά'. It's more natural without it in this phrase.
Accept corrections
Greeks love to help. If they correct your 'μαθαίνω', take it as a sign of friendship.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'μαθαίνω'.
Εγώ _______ ελληνικά στο σχολείο.
The subject 'Εγώ' (I) requires the first person singular ending -ω.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I am learning Greek'?
Select the best option:
Greek doesn't use 'to be' with the present tense for progressive actions, and 'ελληνικά' is the standard plural form.
Complete the dialogue.
Νίκος: Τι κάνεις αυτόν τον καιρό; Εσύ: _________________.
The question asks 'What are you doing lately?', so 'I am learning Greek' is a logical answer.
Match the phrase to the reason.
Why would you say 'Μαθαίνω ελληνικά'?
The phrase describes the act of learning/studying.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosΕγώ _______ ελληνικά στο σχολείο.
The subject 'Εγώ' (I) requires the first person singular ending -ω.
Select the best option:
Greek doesn't use 'to be' with the present tense for progressive actions, and 'ελληνικά' is the standard plural form.
Νίκος: Τι κάνεις αυτόν τον καιρό; Εσύ: _________________.
The question asks 'What are you doing lately?', so 'I am learning Greek' is a logical answer.
Why would you say 'Μαθαίνω ελληνικά'?
The phrase describes the act of learning/studying.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, you can say 'μαθαίνω πιάνο' (I learn piano) or 'μαθαίνω ιστορία' (I learn history).
Yes, but it sounds more like you are a university student majoring in Greek.
The past tense is 'έμαθα' (I learned).
No, the verb ending -ω already tells us it is 'I'. 'Μαθαίνω ελληνικά' is perfect.
You say 'Προσπαθώ να μάθω ελληνικά'.
It has a different alphabet, but phrases like this are very logical and consistent.
'Ελληνικά' is the adverbial plural used for the language in general conversation.
Yes, it is perfectly professional to state you are learning the language.
You should specify: 'Μαθαίνω αρχαία ελληνικά'.
You say 'Μαθαίνω ελληνικά στο διαδίκτυο' or 'online'.
Frases relacionadas
Μιλάω ελληνικά
similarI speak Greek
Καταλαβαίνω ελληνικά
similarI understand Greek
Διδάσκω ελληνικά
contrastI teach Greek
Ξέρω ελληνικά
similarI know Greek
