Signification
Asking for train/bus station.
Contexte culturel
In Athens, the 'stathmos' is often a point of pride. Many stations feature ancient ruins found during construction, effectively turning the commute into a walk through a museum. In villages, the 'stathmos' usually refers to the KTEL bus stop. It's the social heart of the village where mail is delivered and news is shared. If you ask a Greek 'Πού είναι ο σταθμός;', they might not just point; they might walk you halfway there. This is part of the 'philotimo' culture. Stations are the primary sites for 'apergia' (strikes). Always check the news if the station seems unusually empty.
Use the Name
If you are in Athens, just say 'Πού είναι το Μοναστηράκι;'—people will assume you mean the station.
Watch for Strikes
If the station is closed, look for the word 'ΑΠΕΡΓΙΑ' (Strike) on the signs.
Signification
Asking for train/bus station.
Use the Name
If you are in Athens, just say 'Πού είναι το Μοναστηράκι;'—people will assume you mean the station.
Watch for Strikes
If the station is closed, look for the word 'ΑΠΕΡΓΙΑ' (Strike) on the signs.
The Genitive Rule
To specify the type of station, use the genitive plural: 'σταθμός λεωφορείων' (bus station) or 'σταθμός τρένων' (train station).
Teste-toi
Choose the correct article for 'σταθμός'.
Πού είναι ___ σταθμός;
'Σταθμός' is a masculine noun, so it requires the masculine article 'ο'.
Fill in the missing verb.
Πού ______ ο σταθμός;
'Είναι' is the verb 'to be' used for locations.
Match the phrase to the correct location.
If you want to take the Metro, you ask for:
Metro locations are always called 'stathmos'.
Complete the dialogue.
Traveler: Συγγνώμη, πού είναι ο σταθμός; Local: _________.
'Είναι εδώ κοντά' means 'It is near here', which is a logical response to a direction inquiry.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Types of Stathmos
Transport
- • Μετρό
- • Τρένο
- • Λεωφορείο
Emergency
- • Πυροσβεστική
Media
- • Ραδιόφωνο
- • Τηλεόραση
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΠού είναι ___ σταθμός;
'Σταθμός' is a masculine noun, so it requires the masculine article 'ο'.
Πού ______ ο σταθμός;
'Είναι' is the verb 'to be' used for locations.
If you want to take the Metro, you ask for:
Metro locations are always called 'stathmos'.
Traveler: Συγγνώμη, πού είναι ο σταθμός; Local: _________.
'Είναι εδώ κοντά' means 'It is near here', which is a logical response to a direction inquiry.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, a gas station is called a 'venzinadiko' (βενζινάδικο).
No, that is an 'astynomiko tmima' (αστυνομικό τμήμα).
You say 'Είμαι στον σταθμό'.
It's okay if you're in a hurry, but 'Πού είναι ο σταθμός;' is much better.
The plural is 'οι σταθμοί' (oi stathmoi).
Yes, figuratively it can mean a major life event or milestone.
It is called 'Stathmos Larissis' (Larissa Station).
Ask 'Πού είναι ο πιο κοντινός σταθμός;'
It is unvoiced, like the 'th' in 'thin'.
Yes, 'pyrosvestikos stathmos' (πυροσβεστικός σταθμός).
Expressions liées
Πού είναι η στάση;
similarWhere is the bus stop?
Κεντρικός σταθμός
specialized formCentral station
Σταθμός μετεπιβίβασης
specialized formTransfer station
Πού είναι το λιμάνι;
similarWhere is the port?
