Signification
I am listening.
Contexte culturel
Greeks value eye contact and active feedback during conversations. The phrase is used identically, though the accent may vary. Often used to bridge the gap between generations.
Pronoun Placement
In Greek, the object pronoun (Σε) almost always comes before the verb.
Active Listening
Greeks love to interject with 'ναι' (yes) while you speak. 'Σε ακούω' is the ultimate way to show you are following.
Signification
I am listening.
Pronoun Placement
In Greek, the object pronoun (Σε) almost always comes before the verb.
Active Listening
Greeks love to interject with 'ναι' (yes) while you speak. 'Σε ακούω' is the ultimate way to show you are following.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank for an informal conversation.
____ ακούω, συνέχισε.
Use 'Σε' for informal singular address.
Which is correct for a boss?
Choose the correct phrase.
Use 'Σας' for formal/polite address.
Match the register.
Match 'Σε ακούω' and 'Σας ακούω' to their registers.
Σε is for friends, Σας is for authority.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Με ακούς;' B: '____.'
The logical response to 'Can you hear me?' is 'Yes, I hear you'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercices____ ακούω, συνέχισε.
Use 'Σε' for informal singular address.
Choose the correct phrase.
Use 'Σας' for formal/polite address.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Σε is for friends, Σας is for authority.
A: 'Με ακούς;' B: '____.'
The logical response to 'Can you hear me?' is 'Yes, I hear you'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
8 questionsNo, use 'Σας ακούω' to be polite.
Not at all, it is very polite.
Say 'Δεν σε ακούω'.
Yes, 'Ακούω μουσική' (I listen to music).
The meaning is the same.
'Σε' is the direct object (accusative).
Yes, it's very common in chats.
It is neutral; use 'Σας' for formal.
Expressions liées
Με ακούς;
similarCan you hear me?
Σας ακούω
similarI am listening (formal)
Σε ακούω προσεκτικά
builds onI am listening carefully
