Signification
I decided this.
Contexte culturel
When a Greek host says a dish or wine is 'της επιλογής μου', they are signaling that they have personally vetted it for you. It's a mark of respect to the guest. In a society where family often meddles in personal affairs, this phrase is a linguistic tool for young Greeks to assert their independence. In official forms, you might see 'κατ' επιλογήν', which is the formal cousin of our phrase, indicating elective options in education or law. Chefs in modern Athenian bistros use this phrase on menus to highlight 'curated' experiences, moving away from traditional taverna styles.
Add 'Δικής' for Power
If you want to sound very firm, say 'Είναι της δικής μου επιλογής'. It sounds like 'It was my own damn choice!'
Watch the Gender
Never say 'του επιλογής'. Even if you are a man, the 'της' belongs to the feminine word 'επιλογή'.
Signification
I decided this.
Add 'Δικής' for Power
If you want to sound very firm, say 'Είναι της δικής μου επιλογής'. It sounds like 'It was my own damn choice!'
Watch the Gender
Never say 'του επιλογής'. Even if you are a man, the 'της' belongs to the feminine word 'επιλογή'.
Polite Refusal
Use this phrase to politely stop people from giving you advice you didn't ask for.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct article and noun form.
Η απόφαση να αλλάξω δουλειά ήταν ______ ______ μου.
We need the feminine genitive article 'της' and the genitive noun 'επιλογής'.
Which sentence is the most formal way to say 'I chose the music'?
Πώς θα το έλεγες σε μια επίσημη εκδήλωση;
This construction is the most professional and structured.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Σε ποια περίπτωση θα έλεγες 'Είναι της επιλογής μου';
The phrase is used to assert personal agency.
Complete the dialogue.
Α: Ποιος διάλεξε αυτό το ξενοδοχείο; Β: ______
Correct grammar requires 'της' and 'επιλογής'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to use 'Είναι της επιλογής μου'
Professional
- • Job Interviews
- • Project Strategy
- • Hiring
Social
- • Wine Selection
- • Party Music
- • Gift Picking
Personal
- • Life Path
- • Relationships
- • Hobbies
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΗ απόφαση να αλλάξω δουλειά ήταν ______ ______ μου.
We need the feminine genitive article 'της' and the genitive noun 'επιλογής'.
Πώς θα το έλεγες σε μια επίσημη εκδήλωση;
This construction is the most professional and structured.
Σε ποια περίπτωση θα έλεγες 'Είναι της επιλογής μου';
The phrase is used to assert personal agency.
Α: Ποιος διάλεξε αυτό το ξενοδοχείο; Β: ______
Correct grammar requires 'της' and 'επιλογής'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it is very common and slightly less formal. 'Είναι επιλογή μου' means 'It's my choice', while 'Είναι της επιλογής μου' means 'It is of my choosing'.
Absolutely. It's perfect for explaining decisions, strategies, or selections in a professional way.
Mostly, yes. It can also mean 'selection' (like a selection of cheeses) or 'option'.
You say 'Είναι της επιλογής σου'.
Not usually. It is firm but polite. However, tone of voice matters—if said sharply, it can sound defensive.
Είναι των επιλογών μου (It is of my choices). Used when referring to multiple decisions.
Yes, e.g., 'Οι φίλοι μου είναι της επιλογής μου' (My friends are of my choosing).
'Επιλογή' is more formal and abstract. 'Διάλεγμα' is very informal and refers to the physical act of picking.
Yes, many Greek pop and 'laiko' songs use it to talk about love and life paths.
Yes: 'Ήταν της επιλογής μου' (It was my choice).
Expressions liées
δική μου απόφαση
synonymmy decision
κατ' επιλογήν
specialized formby choice / elective
έχω την επιλογή
builds onI have the choice
από επιλογή
similarby choice
