Signification
Describing cleanliness.
Contexte culturel
The iconic white-and-blue aesthetic of the Cyclades is rooted in cleanliness. Historically, whitewashing with lime was a way to disinfect homes during plagues. 'Clean Monday' (Καθαρά Δευτέρα) is a national holiday. It's not about cleaning the house, but cleaning the diet and the spirit. A clean home is a sign of respect for a guest. If a guest arrives unexpectedly, the host might apologize if the house isn't 'καθαρό' enough. Greece has one of the highest numbers of Blue Flag beaches in the world. 'Καθαρή θάλασσα' is a major selling point for local tourism.
The 'Penta' Trick
Add 'πεντα-' to the start of 'καθαρό' to sound like a native who is very impressed by cleanliness.
Gender Matters
Always check the gender of the noun. 'Sea' is feminine, 'Sky' is masculine, 'Room' is neuter.
Signification
Describing cleanliness.
The 'Penta' Trick
Add 'πεντα-' to the start of 'καθαρό' to sound like a native who is very impressed by cleanliness.
Gender Matters
Always check the gender of the noun. 'Sea' is feminine, 'Sky' is masculine, 'Room' is neuter.
Weather Talk
Use 'καθαρός ουρανός' to impress locals when the weather is nice; it's more poetic than just saying 'good weather'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'καθαρός' (καθαρός, καθαρή, καθαρό).
Η θάλασσα είναι _______.
'Θάλασσα' is a feminine noun, so we use the feminine ending -ή.
Which sentence is correct for a hotel room?
Checking the room:
'Δωμάτιο' is neuter.
Match the noun with the correct form of the adjective.
Nouns: 1. Ουρανός, 2. Πετσέτα, 3. Πιάτο
1. Masculine, 2. Feminine, 3. Neuter.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Είναι καθαρό το νερό; B: Ναι, είναι _______.
'Κρύσταλλο' (crystal) is a common way to emphasize how clean water is.
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Aides visuelles
What can be 'καθαρό'?
Home
- • Δωμάτιο
- • Πιάτο
- • Σπίτι
Nature
- • Θάλασσα
- • Ουρανός
- • Αέρας
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΗ θάλασσα είναι _______.
'Θάλασσα' is a feminine noun, so we use the feminine ending -ή.
Checking the room:
'Δωμάτιο' is neuter.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
1. Masculine, 2. Feminine, 3. Neuter.
A: Είναι καθαρό το νερό; B: Ναι, είναι _______.
'Κρύσταλλο' (crystal) is a common way to emphasize how clean water is.
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Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, but it usually means they have no criminal record or are not using drugs. To say someone has good hygiene, use 'περιποιημένος'.
The opposite is 'βρώμικο' (vromiko), which means dirty.
Yes, it is the most common word for clear, transparent water.
Yes! 'Τα δωμάτια είναι καθαρά' (The rooms are clean).
It's better to use 'ξεκάθαρο' for explanations. 'Καθαρό' is more for physical things.
Expressions liées
Πεντακάθαρο
specialized formSpotless / Sparkling clean
Λάμπικο
synonymShining clean
Ξεκάθαρο
similarClear / Obvious
Καθαρίζω
builds onI clean
