معنی
Something very useful
زمینه فرهنگی
In Greece, acknowledging help is vital for maintaining 'prosopo' (face/reputation). Failing to recognize a 'big help' can be seen as ungrateful or cold. The phrase is frequently used to describe the role of grandparents in the Greek family, who are often the 'big help' in raising children. While Greek offices can be informal, this phrase is a standard way to show respect for a colleague's time without being overly subservient. When hosting, if a guest offers to help clean up, the host might initially refuse, but if they insist, the host will say 'θα είναι μια μεγάλη βοήθεια' to accept graciously.
Add a Pronoun
Add 'μου' (to me) or 'μας' (to us) to make it sound more personal: 'Μας είναι μεγάλη βοήθεια.'
Gender Agreement
Never say 'μεγάλος βοήθεια'. Always keep it feminine!
معنی
Something very useful
Add a Pronoun
Add 'μου' (to me) or 'μας' (to us) to make it sound more personal: 'Μας είναι μεγάλη βοήθεια.'
Gender Agreement
Never say 'μεγάλος βοήθεια'. Always keep it feminine!
The 'Pou' Clause
Greeks love to explain WHY something is a help. Use 'που' + verb to sound more native.
Past Tense
Use 'Ήταν' (It was) immediately after someone finishes helping you.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the missing word with the correct form of 'big'.
Η συμβουλή σου είναι μια _______ βοήθεια.
The noun 'βοήθεια' is feminine, so the adjective must be 'μεγάλη'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'It was a big help'?
Πώς λέμε 'It was a big help' στα ελληνικά;
'Ήταν' is the past tense of 'είναι', and 'μεγάλη βοήθεια' is the correct noun phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
Γιώργος: 'Θέλεις να σε βοηθήσω με τα ψώνια;' Ελένη: 'Ναι, ευχαριστώ! ________.'
Since the help hasn't happened yet, the future tense 'Θα είναι' is the most appropriate.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Match: 'Αυτός ο χάρτης είναι μια μεγάλη βοήθεια.'
The phrase describes the utility of the map in a difficult situation.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
When to say 'Είναι μια μεγάλη βοήθεια'
People
- • Friends
- • Family
- • Colleagues
Tools
- • Apps
- • Maps
- • Kitchenware
Actions
- • Advice
- • Favors
- • Information
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاΗ συμβουλή σου είναι μια _______ βοήθεια.
The noun 'βοήθεια' is feminine, so the adjective must be 'μεγάλη'.
Πώς λέμε 'It was a big help' στα ελληνικά;
'Ήταν' is the past tense of 'είναι', and 'μεγάλη βοήθεια' is the correct noun phrase.
Γιώργος: 'Θέλεις να σε βοηθήσω με τα ψώνια;' Ελένη: 'Ναι, ευχαριστώ! ________.'
Since the help hasn't happened yet, the future tense 'Θα είναι' is the most appropriate.
Match: 'Αυτός ο χάρτης είναι μια μεγάλη βοήθεια.'
The phrase describes the utility of the map in a difficult situation.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالNo, 'πολύ' is an adverb. You must use the adjective 'μεγάλη' to describe the noun 'βοήθεια'.
Yes, it is perfectly polite and professional.
'Βοήθεια' is general help, while 'υποστήριξη' is more like 'support' (emotional or technical).
Yes, if you want to be modest or describe a minor favor, but 'μεγάλη' is much more common.
You say 'Είσαι μια μεγάλη βοήθεια'.
In 'Είναι μια μεγάλη βοήθεια' it is standard. In 'Μου είναι μεγάλη βοήθεια', it is often omitted.
Yes, 'Αυτά τα χρήματα είναι μια μεγάλη βοήθεια' is very common.
You can use 'συνδρομή' or 'αρωγή'.
Yes, always.
Yes, if someone makes things harder, you could say 'Είσαι μια μεγάλη βοήθεια...' with a rolling of the eyes.
عبارات مرتبط
μου λύνει τα χέρια
similarit unties my hands / makes things very easy
είναι θείο δώρο
similarit is a godsend
ευχαριστώ από καρδιάς
builds onthank you from the heart
δεν κάνει τίποτα
contrastit's nothing / you're welcome
