Signification
Expressing preference for something.
Contexte culturel
Greeks take food very seriously. Saying 'Είναι το αγαπημένο μου' to a cook is the ultimate compliment and will likely result in a second helping. In Greek music, 'αγαπημένος/η' is often used to refer to a lover or a deeply missed person, adding a layer of romantic longing to the word. Hosts will often ask guests what their 'αγαπημένο' drink or snack is to ensure they feel perfectly at home. Greeks are very proud of their hometowns. A 'favorite' place is often tied to where one's family is from.
Default to Neuter
If you forget the gender of a noun, using the neuter 'το αγαπημένο μου' is usually understood as referring to 'the thing' and is a safe bet.
Don't forget 'TO'
Saying 'Είναι αγαπημένο μου' sounds like you are reading from a dictionary. Always include the article.
Signification
Expressing preference for something.
Default to Neuter
If you forget the gender of a noun, using the neuter 'το αγαπημένο μου' is usually understood as referring to 'the thing' and is a safe bet.
Don't forget 'TO'
Saying 'Είναι αγαπημένο μου' sounds like you are reading from a dictionary. Always include the article.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing definite article.
Η σοκολάτα είναι ___ αγαπημένη μου.
Since 'σοκολάτα' is feminine, you must use the feminine article 'η'.
Which sentence is correct for 'Coffee is my favorite'?
Choose the correct masculine form:
'Καφές' is masculine, so the article and adjective must be masculine.
Match the noun to the correct phrase ending.
Match these:
Each noun matches its gendered adjective form.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Σου αρέσει αυτό το τραγούδι; B: Ναι, ___ ___ ___ ___.
The full phrase requires the verb, article, adjective, and possessive.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Common Favorites
Food
- • Παστίτσιο
- • Μουσακάς
- • Σουβλάκι
Places
- • Νησί
- • Χωριό
- • Παραλία
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΗ σοκολάτα είναι ___ αγαπημένη μου.
Since 'σοκολάτα' is feminine, you must use the feminine article 'η'.
Choose the correct masculine form:
'Καφές' is masculine, so the article and adjective must be masculine.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Each noun matches its gendered adjective form.
A: Σου αρέσει αυτό το τραγούδι; B: Ναι, ___ ___ ___ ___.
The full phrase requires the verb, article, adjective, and possessive.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but be careful. 'Ο αγαπημένος μου' means 'my beloved' or 'my dear.' It's very affectionate.
Since 'καφές' is masculine, you should say 'ο αγαπημένος μου'.
Use the plural: 'Είναι από τα αγαπημένα μου.'
Not at all. Adults use it constantly to express genuine preferences.
'Μου αρέσει' means 'I like it.' 'Είναι το αγαπημένο μου' means it is your #1 choice.
Yes! 'Είναι τα αγαπημένα μου' (They are my favorites).
Το αγαπημένο μου χρώμα.
Yes, it comes from the same root meaning love/affection.
Yes, this is a very common way to start a sentence.
Say 'Αυτά τα δύο είναι τα αγαπημένα μου.'
Expressions liées
Μου αρέσει πολύ
similarI like it a lot
Το προτιμώ
similarI prefer it
Είναι η αδυναμία μου
specialized formIt's my weakness
Το καλύτερο
similarThe best
