Signification
To have a talent or liking for something.
Contexte culturel
The 'Φροντιστήριο' (after-school cram school) culture is often where Greek students discover their 'κλίση' through rigorous testing and specialized teachers. Greek parents often use the word 'κλίση' to brag about their children to relatives, emphasizing that the talent is 'innate' (έμφυτη). The concept of 'κλίση' is related to the Aristotelian idea of 'potentiality' (δύναμις). One must find their inclination to reach their 'entelechy' (perfection). In modern Greek offices, 'κλίση' is being replaced by the English term 'soft skills' in some tech circles, but 'κλίση' remains the preferred term for natural leadership.
CV Power Word
Use 'έχω μια κλίση' in your Greek CV to describe soft skills like 'επικοινωνία' (communication) or 'επίλυση προβλημάτων' (problem solving).
The Spelling Trap
Always double-check your spelling in texts. 'Κλήση' (call) is much more common in digital life, so your phone might auto-correct 'κλίση' incorrectly!
Signification
To have a talent or liking for something.
CV Power Word
Use 'έχω μια κλίση' in your Greek CV to describe soft skills like 'επικοινωνία' (communication) or 'επίλυση προβλημάτων' (problem solving).
The Spelling Trap
Always double-check your spelling in texts. 'Κλήση' (call) is much more common in digital life, so your phone might auto-correct 'κλίση' incorrectly!
Preposition Choice
Use 'προς' if you want to sound more educated and 'σε' for everyday conversations.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct preposition (προς, σε, or στα).
Ο αδερφός μου έχει μια κλίση ___ μαθηματικά.
When referring to school subjects in the plural, 'στα' (in the) is the most natural choice.
Which sentence is spelled correctly?
Choose the correct version:
'Κλίση' with 'ι' is the correct spelling for talent/inclination.
Match the person to their 'κλίση'.
If someone is great at building furniture, they have a κλίση in:
Building furniture is a manual skill categorized under crafts.
Complete the dialogue.
Πέτρο, είσαι πολύ καλός στο πιάνο! - Ευχαριστώ, νομίζω πως ___.
The correct phrase is 'έχω μια κλίση'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΟ αδερφός μου έχει μια κλίση ___ μαθηματικά.
When referring to school subjects in the plural, 'στα' (in the) is the most natural choice.
Choose the correct version:
'Κλίση' with 'ι' is the correct spelling for talent/inclination.
If someone is great at building furniture, they have a κλίση in:
Building furniture is a manual skill categorized under crafts.
Πέτρο, είσαι πολύ καλός στο πιάνο! - Ευχαριστώ, νομίζω πως ___.
The correct phrase is 'έχω μια κλίση'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, you can say 'Έχει μια κλίση προς το ψέμα' (He has a tendency toward lying), but it's more commonly used for positive talents.
Almost. 'Ταλέντο' is the gift itself, while 'κλίση' is the natural tendency or leaning toward that gift.
You say 'Δεν έχω καμία κλίση' or 'Στερούμαι κλίσης' (more formal).
Yes, it means 'slope' or 'tilt'. For example, 'Η κλίση του Πύργου της Πίζας' (The tilt of the Tower of Pisa).
The plural is 'κλίσεις' (klisis). You can say 'Έχει πολλές κλίσεις' (He has many talents/inclinations).
Expressions liées
έχω έφεση
synonymTo have an aptitude for something.
έχω ταλέντο
similarTo have talent.
μου πάει
informalIt suits me / I'm good at it.
το 'χω
slangI've got it / I'm a natural.
