Signification
Asking for someone's view.
Contexte culturel
In Athens and other cities, asking for an opinion is the start of 'parea' (company). It's common to spend hours debating a single topic over a 'freddo espresso'. Cretans are known for being direct. Asking for an opinion might lead to a very honest, blunt, and passionate response, often accompanied by 'raki'. In Greek communities in the US or Australia, this phrase is a way to maintain cultural connection and discuss 'ta dika mas' (our own affairs/news from Greece). Greek business culture is hierarchical but values personal relationships. A boss might ask 'Ποια είναι η γνώμη σας;' to show they value a subordinate's loyalty and insight.
Agreement is Key
Always remember that 'Ποια' is feminine. If you change the noun to something masculine, like 'λόγος' (reason), you must change it to 'Ποιος'.
Formal vs Informal
Don't forget to use 'σας' instead of 'σου' when talking to your boss or a stranger. It's a small change that makes a big difference in politeness.
Signification
Asking for someone's view.
Agreement is Key
Always remember that 'Ποια' is feminine. If you change the noun to something masculine, like 'λόγος' (reason), you must change it to 'Ποιος'.
Formal vs Informal
Don't forget to use 'σας' instead of 'σου' when talking to your boss or a stranger. It's a small change that makes a big difference in politeness.
The 'G' Sound
The 'γ' in 'γνώμη' is not a hard 'G' like in 'Go'. It's softer, like the sound you make when gargling gently.
Be Ready to Answer
If you ask a Greek person for their opinion, they will likely give it to you in detail! Be prepared for a real conversation, not just a one-word answer.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct word to complete the phrase.
_____ είναι η γνώμη σου;
'Γνώμη' is feminine, so we need the feminine pronoun 'Ποια'.
Fill in the missing possessive pronoun for a formal situation.
Ποια είναι η γνώμη _____, κύριε καθηγητά;
We use 'σας' to show respect in formal situations or when addressing a group.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
Α: Μου αρέσει αυτό το αυτοκίνητο. Β: ____________________;
Person B is asking for Person A's opinion on the car they just mentioned.
Match the Greek phrase to its English equivalent.
Match the items:
These are the different levels of formality for asking for an opinion.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Formal vs Informal
Banque d exercices
4 exercices_____ είναι η γνώμη σου;
'Γνώμη' is feminine, so we need the feminine pronoun 'Ποια'.
Ποια είναι η γνώμη _____, κύριε καθηγητά;
We use 'σας' to show respect in formal situations or when addressing a group.
Α: Μου αρέσει αυτό το αυτοκίνητο. Β: ____________________;
Person B is asking for Person A's opinion on the car they just mentioned.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the different levels of formality for asking for an opinion.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes, 'Τι νομίζεις;' is very common and means 'What do you think?'. It's slightly more informal than 'Ποια είναι η γνώμη σου;'.
They are very similar. 'Γνώμη' is more general (opinion), while 'άποψη' is more like a 'viewpoint' or 'perspective'.
You can start with 'Νομίζω ότι...' (I think that...) or 'Κατά τη γνώμη μου...' (In my opinion...).
Greek uses 'Ποια' (Which) because you are asking to pick one opinion out of many possible ones.
Absolutely! It's very common in texting. You might even see it shortened to 'Γνώμη;' in very casual slang.
No, it's actually considered polite and engaging. It shows you value the other person.
You say 'Ποια είναι η γνώμη του;'.
You say 'Ποια είναι η γνώμη σου για αυτό;'.
No, it is pronounced, but it is a soft, friction-like sound, not a hard stop.
Yes, it's a great way to encourage children to express themselves.
The plural is 'γνώμες'.
Yes, 'Πώς το βλέπεις;' (How do you see it?) is a common slang alternative.
Expressions liées
Τι πιστεύεις;
similarWhat do you believe?
Τι λες;
similarWhat do you say?
Ποια είναι η άποψή σου;
synonymWhat is your viewpoint?
Κατά τη γνώμη μου...
builds onIn my opinion...
Δεν έχω γνώμη.
contrastI don't have an opinion.
