Signification
To be feeling anxious about something.
Contexte culturel
In Greece, expressing stress is often a way to seek empathy. It is common to hear people complaining about their 'άγχος' as a way to start a conversation. Cypriots might use the same phrase but with a distinct accent. The word 'άγχος' remains the standard term for stress in professional and social life. In Greek-American or Greek-Australian communities, 'stress' is often used as a loanword, but 'έχω το άγχος μου' remains a 'home' phrase used with family. The concept of 'having' an emotion as a physical burden is common across Mediterranean cultures, reflecting a shared linguistic heritage.
The Power of 'Το'
Adding the article 'το' makes the stress sound like a specific object you are carrying, which is very idiomatic.
Don't say 'Είμαι άγχος'
Always use 'έχω'. Saying 'είμαι άγχος' sounds like you are the personification of stress itself.
Signification
To be feeling anxious about something.
The Power of 'Το'
Adding the article 'το' makes the stress sound like a specific object you are carrying, which is very idiomatic.
Don't say 'Είμαι άγχος'
Always use 'έχω'. Saying 'είμαι άγχος' sounds like you are the personification of stress itself.
Venting is Okay
In Greece, telling someone 'έχω το άγχος μου' is a normal way to start a deep conversation.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct possessive pronoun.
Η Μαρία δεν ήρθε στο πάρτι γιατί είχε το άγχος ____.
Since the subject is 'Η Μαρία' (she), the possessive must be 'της' (her).
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I have my own worries'?
Ποια πρόταση είναι η πιο σωστή;
Greek uses the verb 'έχω' (to have) for this expression.
Complete the dialogue.
Α: Θέλεις να πάμε για καφέ; Β: Όχι σήμερα, ________ με τις εξετάσεις.
The context of 'exams' makes 'having stress' the most logical response.
Match the subject with the correct form of the phrase.
Match the following:
All pairs are correctly matched according to Greek grammar rules.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΗ Μαρία δεν ήρθε στο πάρτι γιατί είχε το άγχος ____.
Since the subject is 'Η Μαρία' (she), the possessive must be 'της' (her).
Ποια πρόταση είναι η πιο σωστή;
Greek uses the verb 'έχω' (to have) for this expression.
Α: Θέλεις να πάμε για καφέ; Β: Όχι σήμερα, ________ με τις εξετάσεις.
The context of 'exams' makes 'having stress' the most logical response.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
All pairs are correctly matched according to Greek grammar rules.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, 'άγχος' is the direct Greek equivalent of the English word 'stress' in both psychological and everyday contexts.
It depends on your relationship. It's better to say 'έχω αρκετή πίεση' (I have a lot of pressure) in a formal setting.
It's a linguistic habit that personalizes the emotion, making it a part of one's current state or 'possessions'.
'Άγχος' is general stress/anxiety. 'Αγωνία' is suspense or intense worry about a specific future outcome.
It is always neuter: 'το άγχος'.
You use the verb 'αγχώνομαι'.
No, 'άγχος' is almost always negative. For positive excitement, use 'ανυπομονησία' (impatience/eagerness).
The root is ancient, but the specific collocation 'έχω το άγχος μου' is modern.
An 'αγχώδης άνθρωπος' is a person who is often stressed.
Not necessarily, but it can be used to shut down a conversation if said abruptly.
Expressions liées
με έπιασε άγχος
similarI suddenly got stressed.
είμαι στην τσίτα
slangI am on edge / very tense.
πνίγομαι
similarI am drowning (in work/stress).
χαλαρώνω
contrastI am relaxing.
