Signification
Providing a response.
Contexte culturel
Greeks often use 'Είναι μια απάντηση' to avoid saying a flat 'No'. It's part of a cultural preference for indirectness in social disagreements to maintain harmony. In Cyprus, the phrase is used similarly, but the accent and some surrounding particles might change. The core meaning of 'acknowledging a response' remains identical. Second-generation Greeks often use this phrase as a literal translation of 'It's an answer', sometimes losing the subtle 'κι αυτή' nuance found in mainland Greece. In Greek universities, this phrase is a staple of the 'Socratic' style of teaching, where professors validate a student's attempt before refining it.
The 'Ki Afti' Trick
Add 'κι αυτή' at the end to sound 100% more like a native speaker when you're being a bit skeptical.
Gender Matters
Never say 'ένας απάντηση'. It's a common mistake that immediately marks you as a beginner.
Signification
Providing a response.
The 'Ki Afti' Trick
Add 'κι αυτή' at the end to sound 100% more like a native speaker when you're being a bit skeptical.
Gender Matters
Never say 'ένας απάντηση'. It's a common mistake that immediately marks you as a beginner.
Use it as a bridge
Use this phrase to buy time in an oral exam. 'Αυτή είναι μια ενδιαφέρουσα απάντηση...' gives you 3 seconds to think!
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the indefinite article.
Η πρότασή σου είναι ____ απάντηση στο πρόβλημα.
'Απάντηση' is feminine, so it takes 'μια'.
Which phrase sounds most like a native speaker acknowledging a suggestion skeptically?
Someone suggests a risky plan. You say:
The addition of 'κι αυτή' adds the necessary pragmatic nuance of 'well, that's one way to look at it'.
Complete the dialogue.
Α: Δεν ξέρω τι να κάνω. Β: Ίσως πρέπει να μιλήσεις στον διευθυντή. Α: ___________.
In this context, acknowledging the suggestion as 'an answer' (a response to the dilemma) is the most natural fit.
Match the phrase to the context.
1. Είναι η απάντηση. 2. Είναι μια απάντηση.
Definite article 'η' for the perfect solution; indefinite 'μια' for one of many possibilities.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΗ πρότασή σου είναι ____ απάντηση στο πρόβλημα.
'Απάντηση' is feminine, so it takes 'μια'.
Someone suggests a risky plan. You say:
The addition of 'κι αυτή' adds the necessary pragmatic nuance of 'well, that's one way to look at it'.
Α: Δεν ξέρω τι να κάνω. Β: Ίσως πρέπει να μιλήσεις στον διευθυντή. Α: ___________.
In this context, acknowledging the suggestion as 'an answer' (a response to the dilemma) is the most natural fit.
1. Είναι η απάντηση. 2. Είναι μια απάντηση.
Definite article 'η' for the perfect solution; indefinite 'μια' for one of many possibilities.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, but 'λύση' (solution) is more common for math. 'Απάντηση' is for the result of a question.
It depends on your tone. It can be a bit dismissive, like 'Well, that's one way to put it'.
Είναι κάποιες απαντήσεις (They are some answers).
Yes, it's perfectly neutral and professional.
No, it can also mean a reaction or a response to a situation (like a strike or a new law).
Expressions liées
Δίνω απάντηση
similarTo give an answer
Έχω την απάντηση
specialized formI have the answer
Απάντηση-φωτιά
specialized formA 'fire' answer (a sharp retort)
Χωρίς απάντηση
contrastWithout an answer
Πληρωμένη απάντηση
specialized formA 'paid' answer (a perfect comeback)
