Signification
Having many duties to manage
Contexte culturel
The concept of 'family responsibility' is paramount. Adult children often feel a strong 'ευθύνη' to care for their parents at home rather than using nursing homes. In many traditional Greek businesses, the 'boss' (αφεντικό) is expected to take all the 'ευθύνες', leading to a centralized decision-making style. Students are often told from a young age that their only 'ευθύνη' is to study hard, reflecting the high value placed on education.
Agreement is Key
Always remember that 'ευθύνες' is feminine. If you use 'πολλά', Greeks will still understand you, but you'll sound like a beginner.
The 'Busy' Badge
In Greece, saying you have many responsibilities is often a way of showing you are an important and respected member of society.
Signification
Having many duties to manage
Agreement is Key
Always remember that 'ευθύνες' is feminine. If you use 'πολλά', Greeks will still understand you, but you'll sound like a beginner.
The 'Busy' Badge
In Greece, saying you have many responsibilities is often a way of showing you are an important and respected member of society.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'πολύς'.
Η νέα μου δουλειά έχει _________ ευθύνες.
'Ευθύνες' is feminine plural, so we use 'πολλές'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say you are busy with important duties?
Πώς το λέμε;
We use the verb 'έχω' (have) with the plural 'ευθύνες'.
Complete the dialogue.
Α: Θέλεις να πάμε σινεμά; Β: Δεν μπορώ, ____________________.
This is a common way to decline an invitation due to being busy.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Types of Responsibilities
Work
- • Projects
- • Meetings
- • Deadlines
Home
- • Kids
- • Bills
- • Cooking
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesΗ νέα μου δουλειά έχει _________ ευθύνες.
'Ευθύνες' is feminine plural, so we use 'πολλές'.
Πώς το λέμε;
We use the verb 'έχω' (have) with the plural 'ευθύνες'.
Α: Θέλεις να πάμε σινεμά; Β: Δεν μπορώ, ____________________.
This is a common way to decline an invitation due to being busy.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsYes! That means 'I have a great responsibility' (singular).
Both are fine. 'Ευθύνες' sounds a bit more professional and serious.
Expressions liées
αναλαμβάνω την ευθύνη
builds onto take responsibility
υπεύθυνος
similarresponsible (adjective)
υποχρέωση
synonymobligation
αρμοδιότητα
specialized formcompetency/jurisdiction
