Signification
Asking for a phone location.
Contexte culturel
In Greek cafes, it is standard practice to place your phone on the table. This makes 'Πού είναι το τηλέφωνο;' a common question when people stand up to leave, as they scan the table for their belongings. If you ask 'Πού είναι το τηλέφωνο;' in a Greek home, the host will often not just point to it but bring it to you, reflecting the high value placed on serving guests. Younger Greeks almost exclusively use 'κινητό' (mobile). Using 'τηλέφωνο' can sometimes sound slightly more formal or refer specifically to a landline among Gen Z. Historically, kiosks were the only place to find a phone. While they are now mostly for snacks and magazines, older Greeks might still associate the question with looking for a kiosk.
Use 'Κινητό' for Cell Phones
While 'τηλέφωνο' is correct, using 'κινητό' (kee-nee-TO) makes you sound more like a local when referring to a smartphone.
Don't forget the accent
In writing, 'Πού' (where) always has an accent. Without it, 'που' means 'that' or 'which'.
Signification
Asking for a phone location.
Use 'Κινητό' for Cell Phones
While 'τηλέφωνο' is correct, using 'κινητό' (kee-nee-TO) makes you sound more like a local when referring to a smartphone.
Don't forget the accent
In writing, 'Πού' (where) always has an accent. Without it, 'που' means 'that' or 'which'.
Add 'μου'
Adding 'μου' (my) at the end makes it clear you are looking for your own personal device: 'Πού είναι το τηλέφωνό μου;'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to complete the question.
Πού ____ το τηλέφωνο;
The verb 'είναι' means 'is', which is necessary for this question.
Which article is correct for 'τηλέφωνο'?
Πού είναι __ τηλέφωνο;
'Τηλέφωνο' is a neuter noun, so it takes the article 'το'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Πού είναι το τηλέφωνο; B: ______.
The response should provide a location ('It is on the table').
Match the Greek words to their English meanings.
Match the following:
Basic vocabulary matching.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΠού ____ το τηλέφωνο;
The verb 'είναι' means 'is', which is necessary for this question.
Πού είναι __ τηλέφωνο;
'Τηλέφωνο' is a neuter noun, so it takes the article 'το'.
A: Πού είναι το τηλέφωνο; B: ______.
The response should provide a location ('It is on the table').
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Basic vocabulary matching.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, 'τηλέφωνο' is a general term for any phone, including mobiles.
Yes, but adding 'Συγγνώμη' (Excuse me) at the start is better.
Πού είναι τα τηλέφωνα; (Where are the phones?)
Greek requires definite articles for specific objects you are looking for.
Expressions liées
Πού είναι το κινητό;
similarWhere is the mobile?
Ποιο είναι το τηλέφωνό σου;
contrastWhat is your phone number?
Στο τηλέφωνο!
builds onOn the phone!
Πάρε με τηλέφωνο.
builds onCall me.
