Signification
Talking about family.
Contexte culturel
Siblings often live in the same 'polykatoikia' (apartment building), with different floors for each sibling's family. Inheritance laws historically favored the eldest daughter in some islands, creating unique sibling dynamics. The phrase 'αδέρφια' is used to refer to all fellow Greeks abroad, emphasizing a shared ethnic 'womb'. Monks and nuns refer to each other as 'αδελφέ' and 'αδελφή', using the formal 'λ' version.
Use the 'ρ' version
Stick to 'αδέρφια' with a 'ρ' in conversation. Using 'αδέλφια' (with 'λ') can sound a bit stiff or like you're reading from a textbook.
Don't forget the article
When talking about them later, use the article: 'Τα αδέρφια μου' (My siblings).
Signification
Talking about family.
Use the 'ρ' version
Stick to 'αδέρφια' with a 'ρ' in conversation. Using 'αδέλφια' (with 'λ') can sound a bit stiff or like you're reading from a textbook.
Don't forget the article
When talking about them later, use the article: 'Τα αδέρφια μου' (My siblings).
The 'Only Child' response
If you don't have siblings, the most natural answer is 'Είμαι μοναχοπαίδι' (I am an only child) rather than just 'Δεν έχω αδέρφια'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct word for 'siblings'.
Έχω δύο _______.
We need the plural neuter form to mean 'siblings'.
How do you say 'I don't have siblings'?
Select the correct sentence:
'Δεν' is the standard negation for verbs in Greek.
Match the Greek to the English.
Match the following:
These are the three basic ways to describe siblings.
Complete the dialogue.
Α: Έχεις αδέρφια; Β: _______, έχω έναν αδερφό.
Since the speaker follows up with 'I have a brother', the answer must be 'Yes'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΈχω δύο _______.
We need the plural neuter form to mean 'siblings'.
Select the correct sentence:
'Δεν' is the standard negation for verbs in Greek.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the three basic ways to describe siblings.
Α: Έχεις αδέρφια; Β: _______, έχω έναν αδερφό.
Since the speaker follows up with 'I have a brother', the answer must be 'Yes'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, 'αδέρφια' is gender-neutral in the plural. However, if you only have sisters, saying 'Έχω δύο αδερφές' is more precise.
No, it's the standard modern Greek word. 'Αδέλφια' is the formal/archaic version.
You say 'Έχω έναν μεγαλύτερο αδερφό'.
You still use 'αδέρφια'. If you need to be specific, you can say 'ετεροθαλή αδέρφια', but that's very formal.
Family is very important in Greek culture. It's a way to understand your roots and social circle.
Expressions liées
Μοναχοπαίδι
contrastOnly child
Πρωτότοκος
specialized formFirst-born
Δίδυμα
specialized formTwins
Ξαδέρφια
similarCousins
