Signification
A natural talent or deep-seated trait.
Contexte culturel
Greeks place immense value on 'roots' (ρίζες). Saying a talent is in the blood is a way of honoring the family line. For islanders, the sea is often described as being in their blood, reflecting centuries of naval history. In 'Laiko' music, lyrics often use blood metaphors to describe deep, unchangeable pain or passion. The Greek diaspora often uses this phrase to describe their 'innate' survival and business instincts abroad.
Use it for compliments
It's a very warm way to praise someone's natural ability without sounding too clinical.
Check the gender
Remember to use 'της' for women and 'του' for men. 'Είναι μέσα στο αίμα της' for her.
Signification
A natural talent or deep-seated trait.
Use it for compliments
It's a very warm way to praise someone's natural ability without sounding too clinical.
Check the gender
Remember to use 'της' for women and 'του' for men. 'Είναι μέσα στο αίμα της' for her.
Combine with 'φαίνεται'
Saying 'Φαίνεται πως είναι στο αίμα του' (It shows that it's in his blood) makes you sound very native.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct possessive pronoun for: 'I am a natural at dancing.'
Ο χορός είναι μέσα στο αίμα ____.
Since the speaker is talking about themselves ('I'), the pronoun must be 'μου'.
Which sentence uses the idiom correctly?
Select the natural usage:
Painting (ζωγραφική) is a talent/passion, which fits the idiom's figurative meaning.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form.
Α: Γιατί ο Νίκος είναι τόσο καλός στο πιάνο; Β: ________________________.
The idiom 'μέσα στο αίμα του' explains natural talent.
Match the person to the trait that is 'in their blood'.
Match the following:
These are logical pairings for natural talents.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΟ χορός είναι μέσα στο αίμα ____.
Since the speaker is talking about themselves ('I'), the pronoun must be 'μου'.
Select the natural usage:
Painting (ζωγραφική) is a talent/passion, which fits the idiom's figurative meaning.
Α: Γιατί ο Νίκος είναι τόσο καλός στο πιάνο; Β: ________________________.
The idiom 'μέσα στο αίμα του' explains natural talent.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are logical pairings for natural talents.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, you can say 'Το ψέμα είναι μέσα στο αίμα του' (Lying is in his blood), but it's more common for positive talents.
Both are correct. 'Μέσα στο' (inside) is slightly more emphatic but they are interchangeable.
Yes! 'Το κυνήγι είναι μέσα στο αίμα του σκύλου' (Hunting is in the dog's blood).
It is neutral. You can use it in a newspaper article or a casual chat with friends.
Expressions liées
Το έχει
similarHe's got it / He's talented
Φυσικό ταλέντο
synonymNatural talent
Από κούνια
similarFrom the cradle
Μήλο κάτω από τη μηλιά
builds onThe apple falls under the apple tree
