Signification
Showing something to others.
Contexte culturel
The 'επίδειξη πλούτου' (display of wealth) is a common theme in Greek cinema of the 60s, often used to contrast the humble hero with the arrogant villain. In Cyprus, social displays at weddings are very common and are often described as 'επίδειξη' by those who find them excessive. The Byzantine court was famous for its 'επίδειξη ισχύος' through elaborate ceremonies and golden mechanical lions to impress foreign ambassadors. Greeks use the term 'επιδειξιομανία' (show-off-mania) to describe the obsession with posting luxury lives on Instagram.
Use the Genitive
Always try to pair 'επίδειξη' with a genitive noun like 'δύναμης' or 'πλούτου' to sound like a B2 speaker.
Don't over-use
If you use 'επίδειξη' for everything, you might sound a bit cynical. Use 'παρουσίαση' (presentation) for neutral work contexts.
Signification
Showing something to others.
Use the Genitive
Always try to pair 'επίδειξη' with a genitive noun like 'δύναμης' or 'πλούτου' to sound like a B2 speaker.
Don't over-use
If you use 'επίδειξη' for everything, you might sound a bit cynical. Use 'παρουσίαση' (presentation) for neutral work contexts.
The 'Mouri' factor
In Greece, 'showing off' is often called 'mouri'. Using 'επίδειξη' is the more 'educated' way to say someone is 'selling face'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct genitive form of the word in brackets.
Η στρατιωτική παρέλαση είναι μια επίδειξη ________ (δύναμη).
We need the genitive singular 'δύναμης' to follow 'επίδειξη'.
Which phrase is used for a fashion show?
Πώς λέμε 'Fashion Show' στα ελληνικά;
'Επίδειξη μόδας' is the standard term.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Someone buys a gold car just to be seen.
Buying a gold car is a display of wealth.
Complete the dialogue.
Α: Γιατί έφερε τόσα ακριβά δώρα; Β: Μην δίνεις σημασία, ________.
In this context, it means 'it's just for show'.
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Aides visuelles
Types of Επίδειξη
Formal
- • Μόδας
- • Αεροπορική
- • Μαγειρικής
Negative
- • Πλούτου
- • Ματαιοδοξίας
- • Εγωισμού
Political
- • Δύναμης
- • Ισχύος
- • Κυριαρχίας
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΗ στρατιωτική παρέλαση είναι μια επίδειξη ________ (δύναμη).
We need the genitive singular 'δύναμης' to follow 'επίδειξη'.
Πώς λέμε 'Fashion Show' στα ελληνικά;
'Επίδειξη μόδας' is the standard term.
Someone buys a gold car just to be seen.
Buying a gold car is a display of wealth.
Α: Γιατί έφερε τόσα ακριβά δώρα; Β: Μην δίνεις σημασία, ________.
In this context, it means 'it's just for show'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, you can say 'Είναι μια επίδειξη της εργασίας μου' if you are demonstrating how something works.
No. 'Επίδειξη μόδας' or 'αεροπορική επίδειξη' are perfectly neutral and professional.
An 'έκθεση' (exhibition) is usually static (like paintings in a gallery), while an 'επίδειξη' (demonstration) is active (like a show).
You use the adjective 'επιδεικτικός' or the noun 'επιδειξίας' (though 'επιδειξίας' can also mean 'exhibitionist' in a sexual sense, so be careful!).
Yes! It means 'a display of love'. It can be positive or imply that the love is just for show.
It is neutral-to-formal. In very casual settings, Greeks prefer 'κάνει φιγούρα'.
It is the standard Greek term for 'show of force', used in politics and military.
Usually, talent shows are called 'διαγωνισμός ταλέντων', but the performance itself could be called 'επίδειξη ικανοτήτων'.
Yes, usually 'μια' (a) or 'η' (the).
Very common, especially in the political and social sections.
Expressions liées
κάνω φιγούρα
similarto show off
πουλάω μούρη
slangto act tough/show off
για τα μάτια του κόσμου
similarfor appearances
επίδειξη ισχύος
specialized formshow of force
έκθεση
contrastexhibition
