Signification
Weather condition.
Contexte culturel
The 'Meltemia' are strong north winds that blow in the Aegean during July and August. They are so strong that they can stop ferries for days. Traditional island houses are designed with 'wind-friendly' shapes—rounded corners and small openings—to minimize the impact of 'poly aeras'. There is a belief that a 'rema' (draft) caused by 'poly aeras' between two open windows can cause illness or a stiff neck. Greece has one of the largest sailing communities in the world. 'Πολύς αέρας' is both a blessing for sailors and a danger for beginners.
The 'Has' Rule
Always remember that in Greek, the weather 'has' things. It has wind, it has sun, it has rain. Never use 'is'.
Watch the Adjective
Don't just say 'poly'. Use 'polys' for the wind. It's a hallmark of a good Greek speaker.
Signification
Weather condition.
The 'Has' Rule
Always remember that in Greek, the weather 'has' things. It has wind, it has sun, it has rain. Never use 'is'.
Watch the Adjective
Don't just say 'poly'. Use 'polys' for the wind. It's a hallmark of a good Greek speaker.
The Hair Struggle
If you see a Greek woman struggling with her hair in the wind, saying 'Έχει πολύ αέρα σήμερα, ε;' is a perfect way to start a friendly conversation.
Diminutives
Use 'αεράκι' (little air) if you want to be positive. 'Πολύς αέρας' is almost always a bit of a complaint.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'πολύς' and the verb 'έχω'.
Σήμερα στην Τήνο _______ _______ αέρα.
We use 'έχει' for weather and 'πολύς' (masculine nominative) to match 'αέρας'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'It's very windy'?
Πώς το λέμε στα ελληνικά;
While 'Πολύς αέρας' is the phrase, in a sentence, we usually use the accusative 'πολύ αέρα' after the verb 'έχει'.
Complete the dialogue.
Α: Πάμε για κολύμπι; Β: Όχι, __________________.
This is the standard reason for not swimming in Greece.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Someone is acting like they are better than everyone else.
'Πήρε πολύ αέρα' is the idiom for someone becoming arrogant.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Wind Intensity
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΣήμερα στην Τήνο _______ _______ αέρα.
We use 'έχει' for weather and 'πολύς' (masculine nominative) to match 'αέρας'.
Πώς το λέμε στα ελληνικά;
While 'Πολύς αέρας' is the phrase, in a sentence, we usually use the accusative 'πολύ αέρα' after the verb 'έχει'.
Α: Πάμε για κολύμπι; Β: Όχι, __________________.
This is the standard reason for not swimming in Greece.
Someone is acting like they are better than everyone else.
'Πήρε πολύ αέρα' is the idiom for someone becoming arrogant.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsMostly yes, but 'αέρας' is the word used in 99% of conversations. 'Άνεμος' is for news reports and poetry.
That is the accusative case. You use it after verbs like 'έχει' (Έχει πολύ αέρα). 'Πολύς αέρας' is the nominative (subject) form.
Yes! You can say 'Ο ανεμιστήρας βγάζει πολύ αέρα' (The fan puts out a lot of air).
You can say 'άπνοια' (no wind/calm) or simply 'δεν έχει αέρα'.
It's not a swear word, but it is a criticism. Use it behind their back, not to their face!
In some contexts, yes, but usually 'αέριο' is used for gas. 'Αέρας' is specifically the air we breathe or the wind.
You say 'Αρχίζει να έχει αέρα' or 'Σηκώνει αέρα'.
Yes, unless the next word starts with a consonant that makes it hard to say, but in 'πολύς αέρας', it is very clear.
No, that sounds like a literal translation from Chinese or English. Stick to 'πολύς' or 'δυνατός'.
It means 'I cut his air', or 'I put him in his place/humbled him'.
Expressions liées
Φυσάει
similarIt's blowing
Αεράκι
specialized formBreeze
Άνεμος
synonymWind
Καταλάγιασε ο αέρας
builds onThe wind died down
