Signification
Admiring the scenery.
Contexte culturel
In islands like Santorini or Mykonos, 'θέα' is the primary economic driver. Houses are built in 'amphitheatrical' style to ensure every home has a view of the sea. For Athenians, having a view of the Acropolis is the ultimate status symbol. Even a tiny sliver of the Parthenon visible from a balcony can double the rent. When visiting a Greek home, it is considered very polite to comment on the view. It shows you appreciate the environment the host has chosen to live in. Monasteries in Greece (like Meteora) are almost always built on high cliffs with 'πολύ ωραία θέα,' intended to facilitate spiritual contemplation.
The 'Echei' Trick
Always pair this with 'Έχει' (Echei - It has). 'Έχει πολύ ωραία θέα' is the most natural way to start the sentence.
Gender Agreement
Don't say 'ωραίο θέα'. 'Θέα' is feminine, so it must be 'ωραία'.
Signification
Admiring the scenery.
The 'Echei' Trick
Always pair this with 'Έχει' (Echei - It has). 'Έχει πολύ ωραία θέα' is the most natural way to start the sentence.
Gender Agreement
Don't say 'ωραίο θέα'. 'Θέα' is feminine, so it must be 'ωραία'.
Add 'Ti'
Start with 'Τι' (Ti - What) to make it an exclamation: 'Τι πολύ ωραία θέα!' sounds very native.
Compliment the Host
If you are at a Greek home, mentioning the view is a 10/10 politeness move.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'ωραίος'.
Το ξενοδοχείο έχει πολύ _______ θέα.
The noun 'θέα' is feminine singular, so the adjective must be 'ωραία'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct option:
'Πολύ' is an adverb and doesn't change; 'ωραία' matches the feminine 'θέα'.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
Μαρία: Κοίτα έξω από το παράθυρο! Κώστας: ___________!
Since they are looking out of a window, 'Πολύ ωραία θέα' is the most logical reaction.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Where would you say 'Πολύ ωραία θέα'?
A mountain top provides a vista, which is what 'θέα' refers to.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Πολύ vs Πολλή
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΤο ξενοδοχείο έχει πολύ _______ θέα.
The noun 'θέα' is feminine singular, so the adjective must be 'ωραία'.
Choose the correct option:
'Πολύ' is an adverb and doesn't change; 'ωραία' matches the feminine 'θέα'.
Μαρία: Κοίτα έξω από το παράθυρο! Κώστας: ___________!
Since they are looking out of a window, 'Πολύ ωραία θέα' is the most logical reaction.
Where would you say 'Πολύ ωραία θέα'?
A mountain top provides a vista, which is what 'θέα' refers to.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but 'ωραία' sounds more natural and appreciative in Greek.
When it's an adverb modifying an adjective like 'ωραία', yes. It never becomes 'πολλή' in this phrase.
You say 'Η θέα από εδώ'.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
You can say 'Έχει καλή θέα' (It has a good view) or 'Έχει κάποια θέα' (It has some view).
No. For a person, say 'Είναι πολύ ωραίος/ωραία'.
You say 'Θέα που σου κόβει την ανάσα'.
No, 'theology' comes from 'Theos' (God). 'Thea' (View) comes from 'theaomai' (to behold).
No, for a movie use 'πολύ ωραία ταινία'.
You could say 'άσχημη θέα' (ugly view) or 'καθόλου θέα' (no view at all).
Expressions liées
Θέα στη θάλασσα
specialized formSea view
Αξιοθέατα
builds onSights/Attractions
Πανοραμική θέα
specialized formPanoramic view
Τοπίο
similarLandscape
Ορίζοντας
similarHorizon
