Signification
Physical action of unlocking or moving a door.
Contexte culturel
The 'Pothariko' tradition involves opening the door on New Year's Day with the right foot for luck. Open doors often signify a welcoming, communal lifestyle where neighbors drop in unannounced. During the Easter 'Agapi' service, the opening of the church doors symbolizes Christ's resurrection. In apartment buildings (polykatoikies), 'opening the door' often refers to pressing the buzzer (to koudouni).
The 'v' Rule
Always keep the 'ν' in 'την' before 'πόρτα' to sound like a native.
Politeness Matters
Use 'Ανοίξτε' (plural) when talking to strangers or elders.
Signification
Physical action of unlocking or moving a door.
The 'v' Rule
Always keep the 'ν' in 'την' before 'πόρτα' to sound like a native.
Politeness Matters
Use 'Ανοίξτε' (plural) when talking to strangers or elders.
Colloquial Lights
You can say 'ανοίγω το φως' in casual Greek, but 'ανάβω' is the textbook version.
Hospitality
Opening your door to someone is a big deal in Greece; expect to offer them something to eat!
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'ανοίγω' in the present tense.
Εγώ _______ την πόρτα του σπιτιού μου.
The subject is 'Εγώ' (I), so the verb must end in -ω.
Choose the correct article for the word 'πόρτα'.
Ανοίγω ___ πόρτα.
'Πόρτα' is a feminine noun in the accusative case.
Complete the dialogue with the correct imperative form.
— Ποιος είναι; — Ο Γιώργος είμαι! _______ μου την πόρτα!
This is an informal command to a friend.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are at a formal office and want to enter.
This is the most polite and formal way to ask.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Types of Doors
Home
- • Εξώπορτα
- • Μεσοπορτα
Vehicle
- • Πόρτα αυτοκινήτου
- • Πορτ-μπαγκάζ
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΕγώ _______ την πόρτα του σπιτιού μου.
The subject is 'Εγώ' (I), so the verb must end in -ω.
Ανοίγω ___ πόρτα.
'Πόρτα' is a feminine noun in the accusative case.
— Ποιος είναι; — Ο Γιώργος είμαι! _______ μου την πόρτα!
This is an informal command to a friend.
Situation: You are at a formal office and want to enter.
This is the most polite and formal way to ask.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it is perfectly natural: 'Ανοίγω την πόρτα του αυτοκινήτου'.
'Ανοίγω' means to open (move the door), while 'ξεκλειδώνω' specifically means to use a key to unlock it.
It is neutral. The very formal word is 'θύρα', used in stadiums or official documents.
You use the passive voice: 'Η πόρτα ανοίγει'.
No, for computer windows you usually say 'ανοίγω το παράθυρο' or 'ανοίγω την εφαρμογή'.
It is always 'την πόρτα' because 'π' requires the 'ν' to be kept.
The past tense is 'άνοιξα' (I opened).
Say 'Ανοίξτε την πόρτα, παρακαλώ'.
Yes, 'ανοίγω μαγαζί' or 'ανοίγω τις πόρτες μου' can mean starting a business.
For a small gate, yes. For a large, grand gate, 'πύλη' is better.
Expressions liées
Κλείνω την πόρτα
contrastTo close the door
Ξεκλειδώνω την πόρτα
specialized formTo unlock the door
Χτυπάω την πόρτα
similarTo knock on the door
Ανοίγω το παράθυρο
similarTo open the window
Πίσω πόρτα
specialized formBack door
