Signification
Failure in finding.
Contexte culturel
Greeks are very expressive. Adding 'πουθενά' (nowhere) is common to show you've looked everywhere. The phrase is used identically in Cyprus, though the accent might make the 'β' sound slightly softer. Used by Greeks worldwide to maintain a connection to the language in daily tasks.
Gender matters
Remember to change 'το' if the object is feminine (τη) or plural (τους).
Add emotion
Use 'πουθενά' at the end to sound like a native speaker who is frustrated.
Signification
Failure in finding.
Gender matters
Remember to change 'το' if the object is feminine (τη) or plural (τους).
Add emotion
Use 'πουθενά' at the end to sound like a native speaker who is frustrated.
Ask for help
Greeks love to help. This phrase is a great way to start a conversation.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence: 'Ψάχνω το βιβλίο, αλλά ___ ___ ___.'
Ψάχνω το βιβλίο, αλλά ___ ___ ___.
The phrase for not finding something is 'δεν το βρίσκω'.
Which situation is best for 'Δεν το βρίσκω'?
You are looking for your keys.
Finding keys is a search task.
Is this correct: 'Δεν το βρίσκω το κινητό μου'?
True or False?
This is a perfectly natural way to say you can't find your phone.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Πού είναι η λίστα; B: ___.
Responding to a question about location.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΨάχνω το βιβλίο, αλλά ___ ___ ___.
The phrase for not finding something is 'δεν το βρίσκω'.
You are looking for your keys.
Finding keys is a search task.
True or False?
This is a perfectly natural way to say you can't find your phone.
A: Πού είναι η λίστα; B: ___.
Responding to a question about location.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
8 questionsYes, if you are looking for someone in a crowd.
Not at all, it's very common.
Use 'Δεν τους βρίσκω'.
Yes, like 'I can't find the logic'.
It's neutral.
It refers to the object you are looking for.
No, you need the object pronoun.
Yes, very often.
Expressions liées
Δεν το βλέπω
similarI don't see it
Το έχασα
similarI lost it
Ψάχνω
builds onI am searching
