Signification
Hobby description.
Contexte culturel
Greeks often read in public spaces like 'kafeneia' (traditional cafes). It's common to see people reading newspapers or books for hours over a single coffee. In Cyprus, the dialect might use 'Αρέσκει μου' instead of 'Μου αρέσει', but the standard Greek form is understood and used in formal education. For Greeks abroad, reading Greek books is a vital way to maintain the language and connection to their heritage. The 'Panhellenic Exams' culture makes 'διαβάζω' a very loaded word for teenagers, often associated with intense study rather than pleasure.
Use the plural
When talking about reading as a hobby, always use the plural 'βιβλία' (books) unless you are talking about a specific one.
Avoid 'Εγώ'
Don't start with 'Εγώ αρέσω'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.
Signification
Hobby description.
Use the plural
When talking about reading as a hobby, always use the plural 'βιβλία' (books) unless you are talking about a specific one.
Avoid 'Εγώ'
Don't start with 'Εγώ αρέσω'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.
Add 'πολύ'
To sound more natural and enthusiastic, say 'Μου αρέσει πολύ να διαβάζω'.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct form of the phrase.
Πώς λέμε 'I like to read' στα ελληνικά;
The correct structure is 'Μου' (indirect object) + 'αρέσει' (impersonal verb) + 'να' (particle) + 'διαβάζω' (verb).
Fill in the missing word.
Μου αρέσει ___ διαβάζω βιβλία.
The particle 'να' is required to connect 'αρέσει' with the following verb.
Complete the dialogue.
Α: Τι σου αρέσει να κάνεις; Β: ___________.
The question asks what you like to do, so the answer should describe a hobby.
Match the Greek phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the basic affirmative, negative, and interrogative forms.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΠώς λέμε 'I like to read' στα ελληνικά;
The correct structure is 'Μου' (indirect object) + 'αρέσει' (impersonal verb) + 'να' (particle) + 'διαβάζω' (verb).
Μου αρέσει ___ διαβάζω βιβλία.
The particle 'να' is required to connect 'αρέσει' with the following verb.
Α: Τι σου αρέσει να κάνεις; Β: ___________.
The question asks what you like to do, so the answer should describe a hobby.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the basic affirmative, negative, and interrogative forms.
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Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it's very common and means the same thing, just using a noun instead of a verb.
Yes, when followed by a verb (να διαβάζω), it stays in the 3rd person singular.
It can also mean 'to study'. Context tells you which one it is.
You would say 'Μου αρέσει να διαβάζω αυτό το βιβλίο'.
'Αρέσει' takes the genitive (μου) in standard Greek to indicate to whom something is pleasing.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a job interview.
Change 'μου' to 'μας': 'Μας αρέσει να διαβάζουμε'.
Yes: 'Μου αρέσει να διαβάζω τις ειδήσεις'.
You can say 'Είμαι χωμένος στα βιβλία' (I'm buried in books).
Say 'Σου αρέσει να διαβάζεις;'
Expressions liées
Μου αρέσει το διάβασμα
similarI like reading (noun form)
Λατρεύω να διαβάζω
builds onI love to read
Δεν μου αρέσει να διαβάζω
contrastI don't like to read
Μου αρέσει να μελετάω
specialized formI like to study
