Signification
Feeling that something is about to happen.
Contexte culturel
Greeks often share their 'hunches' as a way to start conversations or give advice. It's a sign of emotional intelligence. While 'προαίσθηση' is psychological, it sometimes overlaps with folk beliefs like 'to mati' (the evil eye). People might have a hunch that someone's 'eye' is causing bad luck. Many famous songs use this word to describe the feeling of an impending breakup or a new love. In Greek business, 'gut feeling' is often respected alongside data. A manager might openly say they have a 'προαίσθηση' about a partner.
Add an Adjective
Always try to add 'καλή' (good) or 'κακή' (bad) to make your Greek sound more natural.
Gender Check
Remember it's 'ΜΙΑ' (feminine), not 'ΕΝΑ' (neuter).
Signification
Feeling that something is about to happen.
Add an Adjective
Always try to add 'καλή' (good) or 'κακή' (bad) to make your Greek sound more natural.
Gender Check
Remember it's 'ΜΙΑ' (feminine), not 'ΕΝΑ' (neuter).
Use with 'Ότι'
The most natural way to expand this is using 'ότι' + a verb in the future tense.
Trust your gut
In Greece, saying you have a 'προαίσθηση' is a valid reason to change plans!
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word in the sentence.
Έχω μια κακή ________ ότι θα αργήσουμε.
'Προαίσθηση' is the specific word for a hunch about a future event like being late.
Which sentence is correct?
Select the natural Greek expression.
We use the verb 'έχω' and the feminine article 'μια'.
Complete the dialogue.
Πέτρος: Θα κερδίσουμε το παιχνίδι; Μαρία: ________, νομίζω πως ναι.
In the context of predicting a game outcome, 'προαίσθηση' fits best.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You feel something bad is about to happen at a dark house.
A dark, scary house usually triggers a 'bad' (κακή) premonition.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Hunch vs. Fact
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΈχω μια κακή ________ ότι θα αργήσουμε.
'Προαίσθηση' is the specific word for a hunch about a future event like being late.
Select the natural Greek expression.
We use the verb 'έχω' and the feminine article 'μια'.
Πέτρος: Θα κερδίσουμε το παιχνίδι; Μαρία: ________, νομίζω πως ναι.
In the context of predicting a game outcome, 'προαίσθηση' fits best.
You feel something bad is about to happen at a dark house.
A dark, scary house usually triggers a 'bad' (κακή) premonition.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it can be for good things too! Just add 'καλή' (good).
It's much more natural to include the article 'μια'.
'Διαίσθηση' is the general ability (intuition), while 'προαίσθηση' is a specific feeling about a future event.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Use the past tense: 'Είχα μια προαίσθηση'.
No, it's specifically for things that haven't happened yet.
Yes, very! It's a very 'poetic' word for pop and folk lyrics.
Yes, to describe your professional intuition about a project.
The plural is 'προαισθήσεις', but it's rarely used.
Not exactly. A prediction (πρόβλεψη) is usually based on data; a 'προαίσθηση' is based on feeling.
Expressions liées
έχω ένα προαίσθημα
synonymI have a premonition
κάτι μου λέει
similarSomething tells me
έχω την εντύπωση
similarI have the impression
διαισθάνομαι
specialized formI intuit
μου μπαίνουν ψύλλοι στ' αυτιά
similarTo become suspicious
