Signification
Describing a personality trait that is innate.
Contexte culturel
Greeks often use this phrase to excuse 'passionate' behavior. If someone shouts during a discussion, a bystander might say 'είναι στη φύση μας' to imply that Greeks are naturally expressive and loud. In Crete, certain traits like hospitality (philoxenia) or bravery are considered 'in the nature' of every Cretan. It is a point of regional pride. The phrase echoes the Stoic philosophy of 'living according to nature' (κατά φύσιν ζην). In cities like Athens, the phrase is often used to describe the 'nature' of the city itself—chaotic but alive.
Use it to be polite
If you need to explain a friend's flaw to someone else, this phrase makes it sound less like a choice and more like a quirk, which is more polite.
Don't forget the article
It's always 'στη' (in the). Never just 'σε φύση'.
Signification
Describing a personality trait that is innate.
Use it to be polite
If you need to explain a friend's flaw to someone else, this phrase makes it sound less like a choice and more like a quirk, which is more polite.
Don't forget the article
It's always 'στη' (in the). Never just 'σε φύση'.
Combine with 'από'
You can also say 'Είναι από τη φύση του...' followed by an adjective. It's a great way to vary your Greek.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct possessive pronoun (μου, σου, του, της, μας, σας, τους).
Η Άννα είναι πολύ ευγενική. Είναι στη φύση ____ να βοηθάει.
Since we are talking about Anna (feminine), we use 'της'.
Which sentence is the most natural use of the phrase?
Choose the correct context:
Optimism is a permanent character trait, while hunger or wearing a specific shirt are temporary.
Complete the dialogue.
Πέτρος: Γιατί ο σκύλος σου γαβγίζει σε όλους; Κώστας: ________________________.
Being a guard (φύλακας) explains the barking behavior.
Match the person to the trait that is 'in their nature'.
Match the following:
All these pairs represent innate traits associated with these roles.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΗ Άννα είναι πολύ ευγενική. Είναι στη φύση ____ να βοηθάει.
Since we are talking about Anna (feminine), we use 'της'.
Choose the correct context:
Optimism is a permanent character trait, while hunger or wearing a specific shirt are temporary.
Πέτρος: Γιατί ο σκύλος σου γαβγίζει σε όλους; Κώστας: ________________________.
Being a guard (φύλακας) explains the barking behavior.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
All these pairs represent innate traits associated with these roles.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsGenerally no. It's for living beings (humans and animals) or abstract systems (like 'the economy'). You wouldn't say it's in a chair's nature to be hard.
Both are correct, but 'στη φύση' is more common in modern speech. The 'ν' is often dropped before 'φ'.
It's neutral. You can use it in almost any context without sounding too stiff or too casual.
Yes! 'Είναι στη φύση τους' (It's in their nature).
Expressions liées
Το έχει στο αίμα του
similarHe has it in his blood.
Έτσι είναι ο χαρακτήρας του
synonymThat's how his character is.
Είναι στο DNA του
similarIt's in his DNA.
Είναι από τη φύση του...
similarHe is by nature...
