Signification
Many people are present.
Contexte culturel
In Greece, crowds are often seen as a sign of a 'good' place. A quiet restaurant is often viewed with suspicion. In Athens, the phrase is used daily to describe the density of the metro or the central squares. During the summer, this phrase is used to describe the influx of tourists in popular spots like Mykonos or Santorini. Even abroad, Greeks use this phrase to describe busy community events or Greek festivals.
Singular vs Plural
Always remember that 'κόσμος' is singular. Never say 'κόσμοι'.
Crowds are good
In Greece, a crowd is usually a sign of a popular, high-quality place.
Signification
Many people are present.
Singular vs Plural
Always remember that 'κόσμος' is singular. Never say 'κόσμοι'.
Crowds are good
In Greece, a crowd is usually a sign of a popular, high-quality place.
Use 'έχει'
You can also say 'έχει πολύ κόσμο' to sound even more natural.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form.
Είναι ______ κόσμος στο πάρτι.
We need the masculine singular form to agree with 'κόσμος'.
Choose the most natural sentence.
Which sentence is correct?
'Κόσμος' is a collective singular noun and requires the singular adjective 'πολύς'.
Match the Greek phrase to its English meaning.
Match: 'Είναι πολύς κόσμος' -> ?
The phrase is a standard way to describe a crowded place.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Πάμε στο σινεμά; B: Όχι, ______.
This is the standard idiomatic expression for a crowded place.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΕίναι ______ κόσμος στο πάρτι.
We need the masculine singular form to agree with 'κόσμος'.
Which sentence is correct?
'Κόσμος' is a collective singular noun and requires the singular adjective 'πολύς'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
The phrase is a standard way to describe a crowded place.
A: Πάμε στο σινεμά; B: Όχι, ______.
This is the standard idiomatic expression for a crowded place.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, that would mean 'many worlds'. Always use 'πολύς κόσμος'.
Not at all. It is a neutral observation.
'Είναι' describes the state of the place, 'έχει' describes what the place contains.
Yes, it is perfect for describing the size of an audience.
It is neutral and fits almost any context.
You can say 'είναι πάρα πολύς κόσμος'.
No, use 'είμαστε πολλοί' for a group of friends.
Yes, in emails or casual articles.
KOZ-mos, with a soft 'z' sound.
Yes, it is standard in all Greek-speaking regions.
Expressions liées
έχει πολύ κόσμο
synonymit has many people
γίνεται χαμός
similarit's chaos
είναι γεμάτο
similarit is full
υπάρχει συνωστισμός
specialized formthere is congestion
