Significado
Asking for the location of a street.
Contexto cultural
Greeks often use landmarks (like a specific church or a bakery) rather than street names when giving directions. In Athens, many streets have names that change as they pass through different neighborhoods, which can be confusing for learners. In island villages (Choras), streets are often unnamed or referred to by where they lead. Cypriot Greek might use 'στράτα' (strata) informally for road, though 'δρόμος' is still standard.
Add 'Συγγνώμη'
Always start with 'Συγγνώμη' (Excuse me) to sound polite to locals.
The Accent Matters
Don't forget the accent on 'Πού'. Without it, it means 'that' or 'which'.
Significado
Asking for the location of a street.
Add 'Συγγνώμη'
Always start with 'Συγγνώμη' (Excuse me) to sound polite to locals.
The Accent Matters
Don't forget the accent on 'Πού'. Without it, it means 'that' or 'which'.
Body Language
Greeks use a lot of hand gestures when giving directions. Watch their hands!
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing verb.
Πού _______ ο δρόμος;
The verb 'είναι' (is) is needed to ask where something is located.
Choose the correct article for 'δρόμος'.
Πού είναι ___ δρόμος;
'Δρόμος' is a masculine singular noun, so it takes the article 'ο'.
Match the Greek words to their English meanings.
Match the following:
Basic vocabulary matching.
Complete the dialogue.
Πέτρος: Συγγνώμη. Μαρία: Παρακαλώ; Πέτρος: Πού είναι ο ________;
In the context of asking for directions, 'δρόμος' is the logical choice.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosΠού _______ ο δρόμος;
The verb 'είναι' (is) is needed to ask where something is located.
Πού είναι ___ δρόμος;
'Δρόμος' is a masculine singular noun, so it takes the article 'ο'.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
Basic vocabulary matching.
Πέτρος: Συγγνώμη. Μαρία: Παρακαλώ; Πέτρος: Πού είναι ο ________;
In the context of asking for directions, 'δρόμος' is the logical choice.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIt's better to use 'Πού είναι η οδός [Name];' for formal addresses, but 'δρόμος' is understood.
It is masculine: 'ο δρόμος'.
Use the plural: 'Πού είναι οι δρόμοι;'.
'Δρόμος' is common/spoken; 'οδός' is formal/written.
Yes, Greek requires the verb 'to be' in this question structure.
Yes, Greeks are generally very happy to help with directions.
You can say 'Πού είναι ο δρόμος για [Landmark]?' (Where is the road for...?).
Yes, when it means 'where' in a question.
Yes, though 'εθνική οδός' is the specific term for highway.
Πού είναι ο κεντρικός δρόμος;
Frases relacionadas
Ο κεντρικός δρόμος
specialized formThe main road
Ο μονόδρομος
specialized formOne-way street
Η οδός
synonymThe street (formal)
Το στενό
similarThe alley/narrow street
