Signification
Describing a crowded place.
Contexte culturel
A crowded restaurant is a sign of good food. Greeks often avoid empty places, fearing the food isn't fresh. Similar to Greece, 'πολύς κόσμος' at a wedding is a matter of pride. Weddings often have thousands of guests. In the city, 'πολύς κόσμος' in the summer means everyone has stayed in the city instead of going to the islands. The success of a 'panigiri' is measured solely by 'πολύς κόσμος'. It's a communal celebration.
The 'Has' Rule
Always remember that in Greek, places 'have' people (έχει κόσμο) rather than 'are' people.
Spelling Trap
Don't spell it 'πολλοί κόσμος'. 'Πολλοί' is plural, but 'κόσμος' is singular.
Signification
Describing a crowded place.
The 'Has' Rule
Always remember that in Greek, places 'have' people (έχει κόσμο) rather than 'are' people.
Spelling Trap
Don't spell it 'πολλοί κόσμος'. 'Πολλοί' is plural, but 'κόσμος' is singular.
Social Cues
If a Greek friend says 'έχει κόσμο' with a smile, it's an invitation. If they say it with a sigh, it's a warning!
The 'Good' Crowd
Use 'καλός κόσμος' to describe a place with a 'nice' or 'classy' crowd.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'πολύς' or 'κόσμος'.
Στο κέντρο σήμερα έχει ______ κόσμο.
We use 'πολύ' (accusative) because it is the object of the verb 'έχει'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'It's crowded'?
Choose the best option:
While the others are grammatically possible, 'Έχει πολύ κόσμο' is the standard idiomatic expression.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a quiet library. Do you say 'Έχει πολύ κόσμο'?
A library is usually quiet and not crowded, so the phrase wouldn't apply.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Πάμε στο σινεμά; B: Όχι, είναι Σάββατο και θα έχει ______.
The future tense 'θα έχει' also takes the accusative 'πολύ κόσμο'.
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Aides visuelles
Nominative vs Accusative
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΣτο κέντρο σήμερα έχει ______ κόσμο.
We use 'πολύ' (accusative) because it is the object of the verb 'έχει'.
Choose the best option:
While the others are grammatically possible, 'Έχει πολύ κόσμο' is the standard idiomatic expression.
You are at a quiet library. Do you say 'Έχει πολύ κόσμο'?
A library is usually quiet and not crowded, so the phrase wouldn't apply.
A: Πάμε στο σινεμά; B: Όχι, είναι Σάββατο και θα έχει ______.
The future tense 'θα έχει' also takes the accusative 'πολύ κόσμο'.
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Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, that would mean 'many planets' or 'many universes'. To say 'many people', always use the singular 'πολύς κόσμος'.
Not at all. It's a neutral, factual observation about how busy a place is.
'Κόσμος' is a crowd or people in general. 'Λαός' refers to 'the people' as a nation or a political body.
You can say 'πάρα πολύς κόσμος' or 'υπερβολικά πολύς κόσμος'.
'Πολύς' is the subject (nominative), 'πολύ' is the object (accusative). Use 'πολύ' after the verb 'έχει'.
No, 'κόσμος' implies a larger, anonymous group. For a small group, use 'πολλά άτομα' or 'πολλοί'.
No, it also means 'world'. Context tells you which is which. 'Ο κόσμος είναι όμορφος' (The world is beautiful).
Yes, 'πήχτρα' or 'τίγκα' are common slang words for a place being packed with people.
You say 'δεν έχει κόσμο' or 'καθόλου κόσμο'.
Yes, it's very common to say 'είχε πολύ κόσμο η παράσταση'.
Expressions liées
Γεμάτο κόσμο
similarFull of people
Λίγος κόσμος
contrastFew people
Όλος ο κόσμος
builds onEveryone / The whole world
Καλός κόσμος
specialized formHigh society / Good crowd
