A2 Collocation خنثی

έχω άγχος

I have stress

معنی

Feeling anxious.

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زمینه فرهنگی

The 'Panhellenic Exams' (Panellinies) are the ultimate source of 'agchos' for Greek families. The entire country feels the stress of the students every June. Similar to Greece, but often expressed with local idioms. However, 'έχω άγχος' remains the standard form in formal and neutral settings. Second-generation Greeks often mix the phrase with English, saying things like 'I have so much agchos,' treating it as a unique cultural concept of worry. In Greek offices, 'έχω άγχος' is often used as a way to negotiate deadlines or explain why a task isn't finished yet.

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Use 'πολύ' correctly

Since 'άγχος' is neuter, always use 'πολύ' (neuter/adverbial form), never 'πολλή' (feminine).

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Don't say 'Είμαι άγχος'

This is the most common mistake for English speakers. Remember: You HAVE stress, you ARE NOT stress.

معنی

Feeling anxious.

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Use 'πολύ' correctly

Since 'άγχος' is neuter, always use 'πολύ' (neuter/adverbial form), never 'πολλή' (feminine).

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Don't say 'Είμαι άγχος'

This is the most common mistake for English speakers. Remember: You HAVE stress, you ARE NOT stress.

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The 'Don't stress' command

If you want to tell someone to relax, use 'Μην αγχώνεσαι' (Min agchonesai). It sounds much more natural than 'Μην έχεις άγχος'.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'έχω'.

Εμείς _______ πολύ άγχος για το ταξίδι.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: έχουμε

The subject is 'Εμείς' (We), so the verb must be 'έχουμε'.

Which sentence is correct?

How do you say 'I am very stressed'?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Έχω πολύ άγχος.

'Έχω' is the correct verb, and 'πολύ' is the correct adverb for the neuter noun 'άγχος'.

Complete the dialogue.

Α: Γιατί δεν κοιμάσαι; Β: ________________________.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Γιατί έχω άγχος για τη δουλειά

This provides a logical reason (stress about work) using the correct grammatical structure.

Match the phrase to the situation.

When would you say 'Μην έχεις άγχος, θα πετύχεις!'?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: To a friend before a big performance.

The phrase means 'Don't be stressed, you will succeed!', which is perfect for encouragement.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

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Fill in the correct form of the verb 'έχω'. جای خالی A1

Εμείς _______ πολύ άγχος για το ταξίδι.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: έχουμε

The subject is 'Εμείς' (We), so the verb must be 'έχουμε'.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

How do you say 'I am very stressed'?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Έχω πολύ άγχος.

'Έχω' is the correct verb, and 'πολύ' is the correct adverb for the neuter noun 'άγχος'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

Α: Γιατί δεν κοιμάσαι; Β: ________________________.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Γιατί έχω άγχος για τη δουλειά

This provides a logical reason (stress about work) using the correct grammatical structure.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B1

When would you say 'Μην έχεις άγχος, θα πετύχεις!'?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: To a friend before a big performance.

The phrase means 'Don't be stressed, you will succeed!', which is perfect for encouragement.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

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Yes, they are used interchangeably in modern Greek, though 'άγχος' is the native word and 'στρες' is a loanword.

Yes, it is used to describe both temporary feelings and chronic anxiety disorders.

The plural is 'άγχη', but it is rarely used. You might hear it in poetic contexts or when referring to 'the many worries of life'.

You can say 'Έχω πάρα πολύ άγχος' or 'Είμαι πολύ αγχωμένος'.

عبارات مرتبط

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αγχώνομαι

similar

I am getting stressed

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ανησυχώ

similar

I worry

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είμαι στην τσίτα

slang

I am on edge / very stressed

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χαλαρώνω

contrast

I relax

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