Signification
Feeling unwell or ill
Contexte culturel
The 'Evil Eye' (Mati) is often considered a cause for sudden sickness. If someone feels sick after receiving a compliment, they might be 'matiasmenos'. Chicken soup (kotopoula) and mountain tea (tsai tou vounou) are the primary home remedies. Greeks rarely rely solely on pills for minor illnesses. The word 'Περαστικά' is so culturally ingrained that it is used even for minor things like a sneeze or a small scratch. Family involvement is high. If a young person is 'árrostos', parents or grandparents will likely visit with food and check on them constantly.
Gender Check
Always double-check your ending! -ος for men, -η for women. It's the most common mistake for beginners.
The Magic Word
If someone tells you they are sick, say 'Perastika' immediately. It shows you care and know Greek etiquette.
Signification
Feeling unwell or ill
Gender Check
Always double-check your ending! -ος for men, -η for women. It's the most common mistake for beginners.
The Magic Word
If someone tells you they are sick, say 'Perastika' immediately. It shows you care and know Greek etiquette.
Past Tense
Memorize 'Ήμουν άρρωστος' (I was sick). It's the perfect excuse for missed appointments or late homework.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct form for a woman saying she is sick.
Μαρία: 'Συγγνώμη, δεν θα έρθω, _______.'
Since Maria is female, the adjective must end in -η.
Fill in the missing verb in the past tense.
Χθες δεν πήγα στο γραφείο γιατί _______ άρρωστος.
'Ήμουν' is the first person singular past tense of 'είμαι'.
Match the response to the statement.
Statement: 'Είμαι άρρωστος, έχω πολύ πυρετό.'
'Περαστικά' is the standard way to wish someone a speedy recovery.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
Κώστας: 'Γιατί δεν έφαγες τίποτα;' Ελένη: 'Δεν έχω όρεξη, _______.'
Loss of appetite is a common symptom of being sick.
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Aides visuelles
Symptoms of being 'Άρρωστος'
Symptoms
- • Πυρετός (Fever)
- • Βήχας (Cough)
- • Πονοκέφαλος (Headache)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΜαρία: 'Συγγνώμη, δεν θα έρθω, _______.'
Since Maria is female, the adjective must end in -η.
Χθες δεν πήγα στο γραφείο γιατί _______ άρρωστος.
'Ήμουν' is the first person singular past tense of 'είμαι'.
Statement: 'Είμαι άρρωστος, έχω πολύ πυρετό.'
'Περαστικά' is the standard way to wish someone a speedy recovery.
Κώστας: 'Γιατί δεν έφαγες τίποτα;' Ελένη: 'Δεν έχω όρεξη, _______.'
Loss of appetite is a common symptom of being sick.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, it is increasingly common to use it for mental health, though 'χρειάζομαι ξεκούραση' (I need rest) is also used.
'Άρρωστος' is the common word. 'Ασθενής' is more formal and often means 'a patient' in a hospital.
You say 'αρρωσταίνω' or 'πάω να αρρωστήσω'.
Use the prefix 'ψιλο-': 'Είμαι ψιλοάρρωστος'.
Expressions liées
είμαι αδιάθετος
similarI am indisposed / not feeling well.
έχω κρύωμα
specialized formI have a cold.
πονάω
similarI am in pain / I hurt.
γίνομαι καλά
contrastTo get well / recover.
