Signification
Commenting on size.
Contexte culturel
In Greek culture, offering a 'small' coffee (Greek coffee) is standard, but offering a 'small' amount of food at dinner is considered poor hospitality. Cypriot Greek often uses different diminutives. Instead of 'μικρούτσικο', you might hear 'μικρούιν'. Due to the economic crisis and urbanization, 'micro-apartments' (studios) are very common. Greeks often use 'μικρό' to describe these living spaces with a mix of frustration and affection. Traditional island architecture (like in Santorini) features very small doors and windows to keep the heat out. Tourists often comment 'Είναι πολύ μικρό' when entering old houses.
The Gender Rule
Always check the gender of the object you are describing. If it ends in -ο, use 'μικρό'. If it ends in -α or -η, use 'μικρή'.
People vs Objects
Don't use 'μικρό' for a person's height unless you want to say they are young (a child).
Signification
Commenting on size.
The Gender Rule
Always check the gender of the object you are describing. If it ends in -ο, use 'μικρό'. If it ends in -α or -η, use 'μικρή'.
People vs Objects
Don't use 'μικρό' for a person's height unless you want to say they are young (a child).
Softening the Blow
If you want to be polite, say 'Είναι λιγάκι μικρό' (It's a little bit small) instead of 'πολύ μικρό'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'μικρός' (μικρός, μικρή, μικρό).
Το σπίτι είναι πολύ ______.
'Σπίτι' is a neuter noun, so the adjective must be 'μικρό'.
Choose the best translation for 'The bag is very small'.
How do you say 'The bag is very small' in Greek?
'Τσάντα' is feminine (η), so it needs 'μικρή'.
Match the noun with the correct phrase.
Match the items:
This tests gender agreement across all three genders.
Complete the dialogue at the shoe store.
Πωλητής: Σας αρέσουν τα παπούτσια; Πελάτης: Είναι ωραία, αλλά ______.
'Παπούτσια' is plural neuter, so 'μικρά' is the correct plural form.
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Aides visuelles
Small vs. Short in Greek
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΤο σπίτι είναι πολύ ______.
'Σπίτι' is a neuter noun, so the adjective must be 'μικρό'.
How do you say 'The bag is very small' in Greek?
'Τσάντα' is feminine (η), so it needs 'μικρή'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
This tests gender agreement across all three genders.
Πωλητής: Σας αρέσουν τα παπούτσια; Πελάτης: Είναι ωραία, αλλά ______.
'Παπούτσια' is plural neuter, so 'μικρά' is the correct plural form.
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Questions fréquentes
5 questionsNo, for a short time, use 'λίγο χρόνο' or 'σύντομο'.
Είναι πολύ μικρά (for neuter objects).
No, you can just say 'Είναι μικρό', but 'πολύ' adds emphasis.
You can say 'πολύ μικρό' or 'παραείναι μικρό'.
Yes, 'Το γατάκι είναι πολύ μικρό' is very common.
Expressions liées
Είναι πολύ μεγάλο
contrastIt is very big.
Είναι πολύ κοντό
similarIt is very short.
Είναι στενό
specialized formIt is tight/narrow.
Είναι μια σταλιά
synonymIt's a tiny drop.
