Signification
Knowing without reasoning.
Contexte culturel
The 'mother's intuition' (μητρική διαίσθηση) is considered an indisputable force in Greek homes. If a mother has a 'bad intuition' about a child's friend, it is taken very seriously. Despite the modernization of Greek business, many successful entrepreneurs still openly admit to following their 'gut' (διαίσθηση) over market research, viewing it as a sign of a 'shrewd' (έξυπνος) leader. Intuition is sometimes linked to 'to mati' (the evil eye). If someone has a bad intuition, they might also perform a small ritual (like spitting or saying 'ftou ftou') to ward off bad luck. Modern Greek literature often explores the conflict between the 'European' logical mind and the 'Eastern' intuitive soul, with 'διαίσθηση' representing the latter.
Use it to avoid 'I don't know'
Instead of saying 'I don't know why I think that,' say 'Είναι μια διαίσθηση.' It sounds much more confident and native.
Gender matters
Always remember 'διαίσθηση' is feminine. Using 'ένας' or 'αυτό' will immediately mark you as a beginner.
Signification
Knowing without reasoning.
Use it to avoid 'I don't know'
Instead of saying 'I don't know why I think that,' say 'Είναι μια διαίσθηση.' It sounds much more confident and native.
Gender matters
Always remember 'διαίσθηση' is feminine. Using 'ένας' or 'αυτό' will immediately mark you as a beginner.
Combine with 'μου λέει'
A very native way to use it is: 'Η διαίσθησή μου μου λέει ότι...' (My intuition tells me that...).
The 'Mother' card
In Greece, if you say 'Είναι η μητρική μου διαίσθηση,' people will rarely argue with you. It's a powerful social 'trump card'.
Teste-toi
Συμπληρώστε το κενό με τη σωστή λέξη.
Δεν έχω αποδείξεις ότι λέει ψέματα, είναι απλά μια ________.
The sentence describes a feeling without proof, which is the definition of 'διαίσθηση'.
Ποια φράση είναι η πιο φυσική;
Όταν γνωρίζω νέους ανθρώπους, πάντα...
The verb 'ακολουθώ' (to follow) is the standard collocation for intuition.
Ταιριάξτε τη φράση με την κατάσταση.
Πότε θα λέγατε 'Είναι μια διαίσθηση';
Intuition is used for unexplained feelings, not for logical tasks or reading facts.
Συμπληρώστε το διάλογο.
Α: Γιατί δεν αγοράζεις αυτό το αυτοκίνητο; Είναι φτηνό! Β: Το ξέρω, αλλά ________________. Νομίζω θα βγάλει προβλήματα.
The speaker is justifying a decision based on a feeling of future problems, fitting 'διαίσθηση'.
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Aides visuelles
Logic vs. Intuition
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΔεν έχω αποδείξεις ότι λέει ψέματα, είναι απλά μια ________.
The sentence describes a feeling without proof, which is the definition of 'διαίσθηση'.
Όταν γνωρίζω νέους ανθρώπους, πάντα...
The verb 'ακολουθώ' (to follow) is the standard collocation for intuition.
Πότε θα λέγατε 'Είναι μια διαίσθηση';
Intuition is used for unexplained feelings, not for logical tasks or reading facts.
Α: Γιατί δεν αγοράζεις αυτό το αυτοκίνητο; Είναι φτηνό! Β: Το ξέρω, αλλά ________________. Νομίζω θα βγάλει προβλήματα.
The speaker is justifying a decision based on a feeling of future problems, fitting 'διαίσθηση'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsClose, but not quite. 'Ένστικτο' is more primal (like hunger or survival), while 'διαίσθηση' is more about understanding or predicting something.
No, you can have a 'διαίσθηση' that you will win the lottery or meet the love of your life. It's neutral.
You say 'Εμπιστεύομαι τη διαίσθησή μου' or 'Εμπιστεύομαι το ένστικτό μου'.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or with your best friend.
It means 'woman's intuition'. It's a very common cultural trope in Greece.
Yes, if you feel it's going to rain without looking at a forecast, it's a perfect use.
It is 'διαισθήσεις', but it is rarely used in the plural.
Etymologically, it's about 'perceiving through'. In Greek culture, it's often described as 'seeing' with the heart.
Yes, to explain why you made a successful decision that wasn't just based on numbers.
Not necessarily. It sounds like you are self-aware and trust your experience.
The opposite would be 'λογική' (logic) or 'αντικειμενικότητα' (objectivity).
The verb is 'διαισθάνομαι' (I intuit/sense). 'Διαισθάνομαι ότι κάτι δεν πάει καλά.'
Expressions liées
έχω ένα προαίσθημα
similarTo have a premonition
έκτη αίσθηση
synonymSixth sense
μου λέει κάτι
informalSomething tells me
ένστικτο επιβίωσης
specialized formSurvival instinct
τυφλή εμπιστοσύνη
contrastBlind trust
