معنی
Slightly high cost.
زمینه فرهنگی
In a 'laiki agora' (street market), prices are usually written on cardboard. However, if you buy a lot, saying 'είναι λίγο ακριβό' might get you a 'rounding down' of the total price. In places like Santorini or Mykonos, prices are significantly higher. Locals use this phrase to express their frustration with 'tourist prices' (τουριστικές τιμές). Greeks often argue over who will pay the bill (the 'kerasma'). If someone offers to pay and the bill is high, you might say 'είναι λίγο ακριβό' to suggest splitting it instead. Since the economic crisis, Greeks have become very price-sensitive. This phrase is now used more frequently in supermarkets as people compare brands.
The Power of 'Λίγο'
Always use 'λίγο' even if you think it's 'very' expensive. It makes you sound more like a native speaker and less like a complaining tourist.
Gender Matters
Remember to check the gender of what you're buying. 'Ο καφές' (masc) -> ακριβός. 'Η τυρόπιτα' (fem) -> ακριβή. 'Το νερό' (neut) -> ακριβό.
معنی
Slightly high cost.
The Power of 'Λίγο'
Always use 'λίγο' even if you think it's 'very' expensive. It makes you sound more like a native speaker and less like a complaining tourist.
Gender Matters
Remember to check the gender of what you're buying. 'Ο καφές' (masc) -> ακριβός. 'Η τυρόπιτα' (fem) -> ακριβή. 'Το νερό' (neut) -> ακριβό.
Body Language
When saying this, a slight tilt of the head and a small shrug makes the 'λίγο' feel even more authentic.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the missing word to say 'It is a little expensive'.
Είναι ____ ακριβό.
'Λίγο' means 'a little', which is the standard softener for this phrase.
Which sentence is correct for 'The coffee (masculine) is a bit expensive'?
Ο καφές είναι...
Adjectives must agree with the gender of the noun. 'Καφές' is masculine.
Complete the dialogue at the market.
Πωλητής: Αυτό το καρπούζι κάνει 10 ευρώ. Εσύ: ________. Κάνετε καλύτερη τιμή;
This is the natural way to start a negotiation for a lower price.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are in a luxury shop and the price is 2000 Euros.
Even if it's very expensive, 'λίγο ακριβό' is a polite way to comment on it.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Price Adjectives in Greek
Cheap
- • Φτηνό
- • Οικονομικό
- • Τζάμπα
Expensive
- • Ακριβό
- • Τσιμπημένο
- • Πανάκριβο
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاΕίναι ____ ακριβό.
'Λίγο' means 'a little', which is the standard softener for this phrase.
Ο καφές είναι...
Adjectives must agree with the gender of the noun. 'Καφές' is masculine.
Πωλητής: Αυτό το καρπούζι κάνει 10 ευρώ. Εσύ: ________. Κάνετε καλύτερη τιμή;
This is the natural way to start a negotiation for a lower price.
You are in a luxury shop and the price is 2000 Euros.
Even if it's very expensive, 'λίγο ακριβό' is a polite way to comment on it.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
4 سوالNot at all! It's a standard part of commercial interaction in Greece. The 'λίγο' makes it a polite observation rather than an insult.
No. To say someone is 'expensive' in the sense of having high standards, you'd need a different expression. 'Ακριβός' only refers to price.
'Ακριβό' is an adjective (expensive). 'Ακριβώς' is an adverb (exactly). They are often confused by beginners.
You can say 'πολύ ακριβό' or 'υπερβολικά ακριβό'.
عبارات مرتبط
Είναι τσιμπημένο
similarIt's a bit pricy (literally 'pinched').
Κοστίζει μια περιουσία
specialized formIt costs a fortune.
Είναι φτηνό
contrastIt is cheap.
Είναι σε προσφορά
builds onIt is on offer/sale.
