معنی
Current day.
زمینه فرهنگی
Spontaneity is key. If someone says 'Let's meet today,' they usually mean it. It's not considered rude to call someone and ask to hang out 'simera.' In Cypriot dialect, you might hear 'σήμερα' pronounced with a slightly different intonation, but the meaning remains identical to mainland Greece. Greek-Americans or Greek-Australians often use 'Simera' as a way to anchor their heritage, frequently naming community newspapers or radio segments 'Simera'. In Orthodox liturgy, 'Σήμερον' is used to describe eternal events (e.g., 'Today Christ is born'), suggesting that sacred events are always happening in the present.
Start your day with it
Every morning, say 'Σήμερα είναι μια καλή μέρα' to practice the word and set a positive tone.
Adverb vs Adjective
Remember: 'Σήμερα' is for actions, 'Σημερινός' is for things. Don't say 'ο σήμερα καφές'.
معنی
Current day.
Start your day with it
Every morning, say 'Σήμερα είναι μια καλή μέρα' to practice the word and set a positive tone.
Adverb vs Adjective
Remember: 'Σήμερα' is for actions, 'Σημερινός' is for things. Don't say 'ο σήμερα καφές'.
The 'Today in History' trick
Search for 'Σαν σήμερα' on Greek news sites to learn history and see the word in a formal context.
Spontaneity
If a Greek person says 'today,' they usually mean 'within the next few hours.' Be ready!
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the blank with the word for 'today'.
_______ είναι τα γενέθλιά μου!
'Σήμερα' is used for the current day (birthdays).
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
How do you say 'Today's coffee'?
When describing a noun, you must use the adjective form 'σημερινός'.
Complete the dialogue.
Α: Θέλεις να πάμε σινεμά αύριο; Β: Όχι, θέλω να πάμε _______.
The speaker is contrasting 'tomorrow' (αύριο) with 'today' (σήμερα).
Match the phrase to the situation.
Phrase: 'Σαν σήμερα το 1940...'
'Σαν σήμερα' is the standard way to introduce an anniversary.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Parts of Today
Morning
- • Σήμερα το πρωί
Afternoon
- • Σήμερα το μεσημέρι
Evening
- • Σήμερα το βράδυ
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینها_______ είναι τα γενέθλιά μου!
'Σήμερα' is used for the current day (birthdays).
How do you say 'Today's coffee'?
When describing a noun, you must use the adjective form 'σημερινός'.
Α: Θέλεις να πάμε σινεμά αύριο; Β: Όχι, θέλω να πάμε _______.
The speaker is contrasting 'tomorrow' (αύριο) with 'today' (σήμερα).
Phrase: 'Σαν σήμερα το 1940...'
'Σαν σήμερα' is the standard way to introduce an anniversary.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالIt is neutral and can be used in any situation, from a casual chat to a business meeting.
Yes, especially if you say 'το σήμερα' (the today) or 'σήμερα' at the start of a general statement.
'Σήμερον' is the older, formal version. You'll mostly see it in writing or hear it in church.
No, it is an adverb and stays the same regardless of who is speaking or what they are talking about.
You say 'σήμερα το πρωί'.
You say 'σήμερα το βράδυ' or simply 'απόψε'.
No, there is only one 'today' at a time!
The stress is on the first syllable: ΣΗ-με-ρα.
It means 'on this day' in the past, used for anniversaries.
Yes, #simera and #σήμερα are very common on Instagram for daily updates.
عبارات مرتبط
αύριο
contrasttomorrow
χθες
contrastyesterday
τώρα
similarnow
σημερινός
specialized formtoday's (adj)
φέτος
similarthis year
