Signification
Short distance.
Contexte culturel
Greeks often walk short distances. 'Κοντά' usually implies a 5-15 minute walk. On islands, 'κοντά' might refer to a short boat ride or a winding road. Hosts often say 'είναι κοντά' to make guests feel comfortable about travel. In business, 'είναι κοντά' can be used to describe the status of a deal.
Invariance
Remember that 'κοντά' never changes form. It's the same for masculine, feminine, and neuter.
The 'Σε' connection
When you say what it is near, use 'στο/στην/στον' (to the).
Signification
Short distance.
Invariance
Remember that 'κοντά' never changes form. It's the same for masculine, feminine, and neuter.
The 'Σε' connection
When you say what it is near, use 'στο/στην/στον' (to the).
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
Το σπίτι μου __________ στο μετρό.
The context implies proximity to the metro.
Choose the correct sentence.
Which sentence is correct?
Correct word order and usage of the possessive pronoun.
Match the meaning.
Match the phrase to its meaning.
Basic vocabulary matching.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Είναι το ξενοδοχείο μακριά; B: Όχι, __________.
The answer must contrast with 'far'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΤο σπίτι μου __________ στο μετρό.
The context implies proximity to the metro.
Which sentence is correct?
Correct word order and usage of the possessive pronoun.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Basic vocabulary matching.
A: Είναι το ξενοδοχείο μακριά; B: Όχι, __________.
The answer must contrast with 'far'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsYes, 'Είναι κοντά μου' means 'He/She is near me'.
No, it is neutral and used in all registers.
Just add 'πολύ': 'Είναι πολύ κοντά'.
Expressions liées
Είναι μακριά
contrastIt is far
Είναι δίπλα
similarIt is next to
Σε κοντινή απόσταση
specialized formAt a short distance
Πλησίον
synonymNear
