B1 Expression رسمی

δεν είμαι της άποψης ότι

I am not of the opinion that

معنی

Politely disagreeing.

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زمینه فرهنگی

In Greek culture, direct disagreement can be seen as a lack of 'euprepeia' (good manners). Using noun-based phrases like this one allows the speaker to disagree with the 'idea' rather than the 'person'. Cypriot Greek also uses this phrase in formal settings, though in very casual speech, local idioms might replace it. In the Cypriot parliament, this is a standard phrase for debate. Greek academics use this phrase to introduce 'hedging'. It signals that the speaker is aware that other opinions exist, which is a sign of high-level intellectual humility. On Greek news panels, pundits use this phrase to sound more authoritative. It is often followed by a long 'but' (αλλά) to introduce their own theory.

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Use it in Exams

If you are taking the Ellinomatheia B2 exam, use this in your essay to introduce a counter-argument. It's an instant grade booster.

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Don't overdo it

If you use this in every sentence, you will sound like a politician. Mix it up with 'δεν νομίζω' or 'πιστεύω πως'.

معنی

Politely disagreeing.

🎯

Use it in Exams

If you are taking the Ellinomatheia B2 exam, use this in your essay to introduce a counter-argument. It's an instant grade booster.

⚠️

Don't overdo it

If you use this in every sentence, you will sound like a politician. Mix it up with 'δεν νομίζω' or 'πιστεύω πως'.

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The 'But' Rule

Greeks almost always follow this phrase with 'αλλά' (but) to explain their own view. Be ready to explain yourself!

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the missing words to complete the polite disagreement.

Δεν είμαι ______ άποψης ______ πρέπει να αλλάξουμε το πρόγραμμα.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: a

You need the genitive article 'της' and the conjunction 'ότι'.

Which sentence is the most appropriate for a formal business meeting?

How would you disagree with a proposal to cut costs?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: b

Option B is the most professional and uses the target phrase correctly.

Complete the dialogue with the correct form.

Γιώργος: 'Πιστεύεις ότι η Αθήνα είναι η πιο όμορφη πόλη;' Εσύ: 'Κοίτα, _________________.'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: a

Option A uses the phrase correctly to provide a nuanced opinion.

Match the phrase to the correct register.

Match 'Δεν είμαι της άποψης ότι...' with its register.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: c

This phrase is used in formal or consultative settings where politeness is key.

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ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

Politeness Levels

Informal
Δεν νομίζω I don't think
Formal
Δεν είμαι της άποψης I'm not of the opinion

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the missing words to complete the polite disagreement. جای خالی B1

Δεν είμαι ______ άποψης ______ πρέπει να αλλάξουμε το πρόγραμμα.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: a

You need the genitive article 'της' and the conjunction 'ότι'.

Which sentence is the most appropriate for a formal business meeting? Choose B1

How would you disagree with a proposal to cut costs?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: b

Option B is the most professional and uses the target phrase correctly.

Complete the dialogue with the correct form. dialogue_completion B1

Γιώργος: 'Πιστεύεις ότι η Αθήνα είναι η πιο όμορφη πόλη;' Εσύ: 'Κοίτα, _________________.'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: a

Option A uses the phrase correctly to provide a nuanced opinion.

Match the phrase to the correct register. situation_matching A2

Match 'Δεν είμαι της άποψης ότι...' with its register.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: c

This phrase is used in formal or consultative settings where politeness is key.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

Yes, 'πως' is a perfect synonym here and is very common in spoken Greek.

It is always 'της άποψης' (genitive) in this specific idiom.

No, it's actually one of the most polite ways to disagree in Greek.

Yes, but it makes the conversation feel a bit more serious or intellectual.

'Άποψη' is more like a 'viewpoint' or 'perspective', while 'γνώμη' is more like a 'judgment' or 'opinion'. They are often interchangeable.

Just remove the 'δεν': 'Είμαι της άποψης ότι...'

Yes, it is used in formal Cypriot Greek as well.

Yes, if you are having a serious discussion. For casual plans, it's too formal.

It is considered B1 (Intermediate) because of the genitive grammar and the social nuance.

Yes, that means 'I don't share your opinion'. It's a shorter version.

عبارات مرتبط

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κατά την άποψή μου

similar

In my opinion

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έχω την εντύπωση ότι

similar

I have the impression that

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συμφωνώ απόλυτα

contrast

I agree completely

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δεν συμμερίζομαι

specialized form

I do not share (the view)

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