Significado
Expressing enjoyment of activity.
Contexto cultural
The 'volta' is a social institution. It usually happens in the late afternoon or evening ('vradaki') when the heat of the day has passed. The city's waterfront (Nea Paralia) is considered the best place in Greece for a 'volta'. It stretches for kilometers and is packed with people every evening. In the islands, the 'volta' happens in the 'Chora' (main town), usually in the narrow white-washed alleys where cars cannot go. Similar to Greece, but the 'volta' often involves driving along the coastal roads in the evening due to the heat and urban layout.
Use the plural for hobbies
If you want to sound more natural when listing hobbies, use the plural: 'Μου αρέσουν οι βόλτες'.
The 'Car' Secret
If someone says 'Πάμε βόλτα;' and points to their car, they are inviting you for a drive, not a walk!
Significado
Expressing enjoyment of activity.
Use the plural for hobbies
If you want to sound more natural when listing hobbies, use the plural: 'Μου αρέσουν οι βόλτες'.
The 'Car' Secret
If someone says 'Πάμε βόλτα;' and points to their car, they are inviting you for a drive, not a walk!
Watch the 'i' sound
Ensure 'αρέσει' ends with an 'ee' sound, not an 'ay' sound.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word to say 'I like the walk'.
Μου ______ η βόλτα.
We use 'αρέσει' (singular) because 'η βόλτα' is singular.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose one:
'Μου αρέσει' is the standard construction for 'I like'.
Match the Greek phrase to its English translation.
Match them:
These are the four most common variations of the phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Τι σου αρέσει να κάνεις; B: ______ η βόλτα στο πάρκο.
Since the question asks 'What do YOU like', the answer must be 'I like' (Μου αρέσει).
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosΜου ______ η βόλτα.
We use 'αρέσει' (singular) because 'η βόλτα' is singular.
Choose one:
'Μου αρέσει' is the standard construction for 'I like'.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are the four most common variations of the phrase.
A: Τι σου αρέσει να κάνεις; B: ______ η βόλτα στο πάρκο.
Since the question asks 'What do YOU like', the answer must be 'I like' (Μου αρέσει).
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, you can say 'Μου αρέσει η βόλτα με το ποδήλατο'. 'Βόλτα' covers almost any leisure movement.
In standard Greek (Athens), it is 'Μου αρέσει'. In Thessaloniki and Northern Greece, you will often hear 'Με αρέσει'. As a learner, stick to 'Μου'.
'Βόλτα' is casual and common. 'Περίπατος' is formal and usually implies a purposeful walk for health or culture.
Simply add 'Δεν' at the beginning: 'Δεν μου αρέσει η βόλτα'.
Yes, it is always 'η βόλτα'.
Yes, using 'μια' (a) instead of 'η' (the) makes it sound like you want a walk right now, rather than liking walks in general.
Rarely. It's too casual for a boardroom, but fine for a coffee break with colleagues.
It usually means 'let's escape together' or 'let's enjoy life'. It's a very romantic and positive lyric.
Absolutely! 'Μου αρέσει η βόλτα με το καράβι' is perfectly correct.
Because the 'walk' is the one doing the 'pleasing'. The verb must agree with the walk (3rd person singular).
Frases relacionadas
Κάνω βόλτα
similarI am taking a walk
Πάμε βόλτα;
builds onShall we go for a walk?
Περίπατος
synonymA formal stroll
Βολτούλα
specialized formA little stroll
