Signification
Describing a large urban area.
Contexte culturel
The 'big city' in Greece almost always refers to Athens or Thessaloniki, as they hold the vast majority of the population. There is a strong cultural dichotomy between the 'horio' (village) and 'poli' (city). Greeks often identify with their village of origin even if they live in a big city. Big cities in Greece never sleep. 'Megali poli' implies 24/7 access to food and entertainment. The 'polykatoikia' (apartment building) is the symbol of the Greek big city, created to house the influx of people in the mid-20th century.
Gender is Key
Always remember that 'πόλη' is feminine. This is the #1 rule for this phrase.
Don't over-formalize
You don't need to say 'αστικό συγκρότημα' in daily life; 'μεγάλη πόλη' is perfect.
Signification
Describing a large urban area.
Gender is Key
Always remember that 'πόλη' is feminine. This is the #1 rule for this phrase.
Don't over-formalize
You don't need to say 'αστικό συγκρότημα' in daily life; 'μεγάλη πόλη' is perfect.
Use with 'σε'
When saying you are 'in' a big city, use 'σε μια μεγάλη πόλη'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'μεγάλος'.
Η Θεσσαλονίκη είναι μια _______ πόλη.
'Πόλη' is feminine, so we use 'μεγάλη'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct option:
We need the feminine article 'μια' and the feminine adjective 'μεγάλη'.
Match the Greek phrase to its English translation.
Match the following:
Basic vocabulary matching.
Complete the dialogue.
Α: Σου αρέσει η Αθήνα; Β: Ναι, είναι μια _______ _______.
Athens is the quintessential 'big city' in Greece.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΗ Θεσσαλονίκη είναι μια _______ πόλη.
'Πόλη' is feminine, so we use 'μεγάλη'.
Select the correct option:
We need the feminine article 'μια' and the feminine adjective 'μεγάλη'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Basic vocabulary matching.
Α: Σου αρέσει η Αθήνα; Β: Ναι, είναι μια _______ _______.
Athens is the quintessential 'big city' in Greece.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, in Modern Greek, 'πόλη' is always feminine.
Usually, no. That would be a 'μικρή πόλη' or 'κωμόπολη'.
The plural is 'μεγάλες πόλεις'.
Yes, 'μεγαλόπολη', but it's less common in casual speech.
Πηγαίνω στη μεγάλη πόλη.
Yes, but in Modern Greek, it only means 'city'.
No, Thessaloniki is also considered one.
Absolutely, it's the perfect phrase for it.
'Πόλη' is a city, 'πολιτεία' usually means 'state' (like the US states).
Τα φώτα της μεγάλης πόλης.
Expressions liées
Κέντρο της πόλης
specialized formCity center
Μικρή πόλη
contrastSmall town
Παιδί της πόλης
builds onCity kid
Μεγαλόπολη
synonymMegalopolis
