معنی
Claiming ownership.
زمینه فرهنگی
Greeks often use 'δικό μου' to express deep personal connection, not just ownership. For example, 'ο δικός μου άνθρωπος' means 'my person' (a very close loved one). In Cypriot Greek, you might hear 'Εν δικό μου' instead of 'Είναι δικό μου', but the meaning and usage remain identical. In communities in the US or Australia, 'Είναι δικό μου' is often one of the few phrases preserved by third-generation speakers to claim heritage items. On Greek Instagram, #dikomou is a popular hashtag for showing off new purchases or achievements.
Gender is Key
Always look at the object you are claiming. If it ends in -ος, use δικός. If in -α/-η, use δική. If in -ο/-ι, use δικό.
Don't be too blunt
Adding 'ευχαριστώ' (thank you) after claiming something makes you sound much more polite.
معنی
Claiming ownership.
Gender is Key
Always look at the object you are claiming. If it ends in -ος, use δικός. If in -α/-η, use δική. If in -ο/-ι, use δικό.
Don't be too blunt
Adding 'ευχαριστώ' (thank you) after claiming something makes you sound much more polite.
The Emphatic 'Diko'
If someone doubts you, say 'Δικό μου είναι!' with a rising tone on 'είναι' to be very firm.
Sharing is Caring
In Greece, even if it is 'δικό σου', you are often expected to offer some to others (especially food!).
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the correct form of 'δικός' (δικός, δική, δικό).
Η τσάντα είναι ____ μου.
Because 'τσάντα' is a feminine noun.
Which sentence is correct for 'The coffee is mine'?
Ο καφές είναι...
'Καφές' is masculine, so we use 'δικός'.
Match the noun with the correct form of 'Είναι δικό μου'.
1. Το βιβλίο, 2. Η ομπρέλα, 3. Ο σκύλος
Matching neuter, feminine, and masculine genders.
Complete the dialogue.
Πέτρος: Ποιανού είναι αυτά τα κλειδιά; Ελένη: _________ (They are mine).
'Κλειδιά' is neuter plural, so we use 'δικά'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to claim your phone in a polite way.
This is the most neutral and polite way for A1/A2 learners.
🎉 امتیاز: /5
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Gender Agreement for 'Είναι δικό μου'
Masculine (ο)
- • δικός μου καφές
- • δικός μου σκύλος
Feminine (η)
- • δική μου τσάντα
- • δική μου ιδέα
Neuter (το)
- • δικό μου βιβλίο
- • δικό μου σπίτι
بانک تمرین
5 تمرینهاΗ τσάντα είναι ____ μου.
Because 'τσάντα' is a feminine noun.
Ο καφές είναι...
'Καφές' is masculine, so we use 'δικός'.
هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:
Matching neuter, feminine, and masculine genders.
Πέτρος: Ποιανού είναι αυτά τα κλειδιά; Ελένη: _________ (They are mine).
'Κλειδιά' is neuter plural, so we use 'δικά'.
You want to claim your phone in a polite way.
This is the most neutral and polite way for A1/A2 learners.
🎉 امتیاز: /5
سوالات متداول
10 سوالYes, in informal speech, dropping 'Είναι' is very common and natural.
Just add 'δεν' before 'είναι': 'Δεν είναι δικό μου'.
No, 'δικό' changes based on the *object*, not the speaker. A woman still says 'Είναι δικός μου ο καφές'.
Use 'δικό μας' (ours). For example: 'Είναι δικό μας το σπίτι'.
Not at all, it's a statement of fact. Just use a friendly tone.
Use 'δικά μου' (neuter), 'δικοί μου' (masc), or 'δικές μου' (fem).
It's better to say 'Είναι ο σύντροφός μου'. 'Είναι δικός μου' sounds a bit possessive.
'Μου' is 'my' (my book), 'δικό μου' is 'mine' (the book is mine).
Yes, it is perfectly fine for formal writing, though 'ανήκει' is also common.
Just use a rising intonation: 'Είναι δικό μου;'
عبارات مرتبط
Μου ανήκει
synonymIt belongs to me
Δικό σου
similarIt's yours
Δικό μας
builds onIt's ours
Το δικό μου
specialized formThe mine / My one
Δικός μου άνθρωπος
specialized formMy person
Ανήκει σε μένα
synonymIt belongs to me
