Signification
Sharing a viewpoint
Contexte culturel
In traditional Greek cafes, men would sit for hours discussing politics. Having an 'apopsi' was a sign of being a 'politēs' (citizen). Greek Twitter (X) is famous for 'apopsara' (big opinions). The phrase is often used to start long 'threads'. Greek families are often loud and expressive. Children are encouraged from a young age to have an 'apopsi' on family matters. The Socratic method is built on the exchange of 'apopseis'. In Greek schools, 'έκφραση-έκθεση' (expression-essay) is a core subject focused on forming opinions.
Softening your stance
Add 'απλά' (simply) to sound less aggressive: 'Έχω απλά μια άποψη'.
Gender Agreement
Always remember 'άποψη' is feminine. Never say 'ένας άποψη'.
Signification
Sharing a viewpoint
Softening your stance
Add 'απλά' (simply) to sound less aggressive: 'Έχω απλά μια άποψη'.
Gender Agreement
Always remember 'άποψη' is feminine. Never say 'ένας άποψη'.
The 'No Opinion' trick
If you don't want to answer a difficult question, say 'Δεν έχω άποψη επί του θέματος' to sound smart but neutral.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'έχω' and the article.
Εγώ ____ ____ άποψη για το βιβλίο.
The first person singular of 'έχω' is 'έχω' and 'άποψη' is feminine, so it takes 'μια'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I have an opinion about the movie'?
Ποια πρόταση είναι σωστή;
We use 'έχω' (have) and the preposition 'για' (about) with the accusative.
Complete the dialogue.
Α: Τι πιστεύεις για το νέο νομοσχέδιο; Β: ________, αλλά θέλω να διαβάσω περισσότερα.
The context 'but I want to read more' suggests the speaker already has a preliminary thought.
Match the phrase to the context.
Match 'Έχω μια εμπεριστατωμένη άποψη' to its best context.
'Εμπεριστατωμένη' means well-founded/documented, which fits a formal, academic context.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΕγώ ____ ____ άποψη για το βιβλίο.
The first person singular of 'έχω' is 'έχω' and 'άποψη' is feminine, so it takes 'μια'.
Ποια πρόταση είναι σωστή;
We use 'έχω' (have) and the preposition 'για' (about) with the accusative.
Α: Τι πιστεύεις για το νέο νομοσχέδιο; Β: ________, αλλά θέλω να διαβάσω περισσότερα.
The context 'but I want to read more' suggests the speaker already has a preliminary thought.
Match 'Έχω μια εμπεριστατωμένη άποψη' to its best context.
'Εμπεριστατωμένη' means well-founded/documented, which fits a formal, academic context.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but it literally means 'viewpoint'. It's slightly more intellectual than 'γνώμη'.
Yes! 'Έχω μια άποψη για αυτό το σουβλάκι' is perfectly natural.
Use 'Κατά την άποψή μου' or 'Κατά τη γνώμη μου'.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
The plural is 'απόψεις' (apopseis).
Yes, they are 90% interchangeable in casual speech.
No, it's very polite. It's much softer than saying 'This is how it is'.
Usually 'για' (about) or 'πάνω σε' (on/upon).
Say 'Έχω μια ισχυρή άποψη'.
Yes, if a room has 'άποψη', it means it has a unique style or character.
Expressions liées
κατά την άποψή μου
specialized formin my opinion
έχω γνώμη
synonymI have an opinion
ανταλλάσσω απόψεις
builds onto exchange views
σταθερή άποψη
specialized formfirm opinion
