A1 Collocation خنثی

Μικρό παιδί

Small child

معنی

A young person.

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زمینه فرهنگی

Children are often called 'the light of the house'. A 'μικρό παιδί' is rarely left with a babysitter; usually, grandparents or aunts step in. Baptism is a major event for a 'μικρό παιδί', usually occurring around age one. It's a massive social gathering. Many Greek lullabies (nanourismata) mention the 'μικρό παιδί' and wish for it to grow up to be strong and wise. Due to the economic crisis, many 'children' stay at home longer, leading to the humorous use of 'μικρό παιδί' for 30-year-olds.

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The Neuter Rule

Always remember that 'paidi' is neuter. This is the golden rule for Greek learners.

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The 'Delta' Sound

Don't pronounce the 'δ' in 'paidi' like a hard English 'D'. It's a soft 'th' sound.

معنی

A young person.

💡

The Neuter Rule

Always remember that 'paidi' is neuter. This is the golden rule for Greek learners.

⚠️

The 'Delta' Sound

Don't pronounce the 'δ' in 'paidi' like a hard English 'D'. It's a soft 'th' sound.

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Nostalgia Hook

Master the phrase 'Όταν ήμουν μικρό παιδί'—it's the perfect way to start any conversation about your life.

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Complimenting

If you see a cute child, you can say 'Τι γλυκό μικρό παιδί!' (What a sweet little child!).

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'μικρός'.

Το _____ παιδί παίζει με την μπάλα.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: μικρό

Because 'παιδί' is neuter, we use the neuter form 'μικρό'.

Which sentence means 'When I was a little kid'?

Select the correct translation:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Όταν ήμουν μικρό παιδί.

'Ήμουν' is the past tense of 'to be'.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You want to tell a friend they are being immature.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Είσαι μικρό παιδί!

In this context, it's used figuratively to mean 'immature'.

🎉 امتیاز: /3

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

Gender Agreement

Masculine
Ο μικρός σκύλος The small dog
Neuter
Το μικρό παιδί The small child

بانک تمرین

3 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'μικρός'. جای خالی A1

Το _____ παιδί παίζει με την μπάλα.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: μικρό

Because 'παιδί' is neuter, we use the neuter form 'μικρό'.

Which sentence means 'When I was a little kid'? Choose A2

Select the correct translation:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Όταν ήμουν μικρό παιδί.

'Ήμουν' is the past tense of 'to be'.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B1

You want to tell a friend they are being immature.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Είσαι μικρό παιδί!

In this context, it's used figuratively to mean 'immature'.

🎉 امتیاز: /3

سوالات متداول

8 سوال

Yes! Grammatically, 'παιδί' is neuter, so it covers both boys and girls.

It can be. It implies they are being immature. Use it only with friends as a joke.

The plural is 'μικρά παιδιά' (mikrá paidiá).

You say 'Έχω ένα μικρό παιδί'.

'Παιδάκι' is a diminutive. It's more affectionate and usually implies the child is very young.

Usually around age 10-12, or whenever they start acting more independent.

Not always. In phrases like 'είμαι μικρό παιδί' (I am a little child), you can omit it.

'Νήπιο' is specifically a toddler or preschooler (ages 2-5). 'Μικρό παιδί' is more general.

عبارات مرتبط

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Μικρό παιδάκι

similar

A very little child

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Μεγάλο παιδί

contrast

A big kid / adult

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Βρέφος

specialized form

Infant

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Πιτσιρίκος

informal

Kiddo / little rascal

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Νήπιο

specialized form

Toddler / Preschooler

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