Signification
Asking for definition.
Contexte culturel
Greeks value directness in learning. Asking questions is seen as a sign of intelligence. The phrase is used identically, though the accent might make the 'αυτό' sound slightly different. Often used in bilingual households to bridge the gap between English and Greek. In universities, this is the standard way to ask for clarification on complex terminology.
Use your hands
When you say 'Τι σημαίνει αυτό;', point to the word or object. It helps the native speaker understand exactly what you are asking about.
Be specific
Instead of just 'Τι σημαίνει αυτό;', try 'Τι σημαίνει αυτή η λέξη;' (What does this word mean?). It makes you sound more advanced.
Signification
Asking for definition.
Use your hands
When you say 'Τι σημαίνει αυτό;', point to the word or object. It helps the native speaker understand exactly what you are asking about.
Be specific
Instead of just 'Τι σημαίνει αυτό;', try 'Τι σημαίνει αυτή η λέξη;' (What does this word mean?). It makes you sound more advanced.
Don't be shy
Greeks love it when you ask questions. It shows you are engaged with their language.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word.
Τι _______ αυτό;
The subject 'αυτό' is 3rd person singular, so the verb must be 'σημαίνει'.
Choose the correct translation.
What does this mean?
The other options mean 'How are you?', 'How are you?', and 'What do you want?'.
Match the Greek phrase to its English meaning.
Match: Τι σημαίνει αυτό? | Τι κάνεις? | Πώς είσαι?
Direct translation mapping.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Δεν ξέρω αυτή τη λέξη. B: _____
The context is not knowing a word, so asking for the meaning is the logical response.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΤι _______ αυτό;
The subject 'αυτό' is 3rd person singular, so the verb must be 'σημαίνει'.
What does this mean?
The other options mean 'How are you?', 'How are you?', and 'What do you want?'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Direct translation mapping.
A: Δεν ξέρω αυτή τη λέξη. B: _____
The context is not knowing a word, so asking for the meaning is the logical response.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes, it is perfectly polite.
No, it is very helpful.
Use 'αυτό' as the default neuter.
Use 'Τι εννοείς;' instead.
Yes, 'Τι σημαίνει αυτή η πρόταση;' works.
Just 'Τι σημαίνει;' is possible but less common.
Yes, perfectly.
Because 'αυτό' is the neuter pronoun for 'this'.
Yes, it is very common in chats.
It is neutral.
They will say 'Δεν ξέρω' (I don't know).
Yes, 'Τι σημαίνει αυτό το σύμβολο;'.
Expressions liées
Τι εννοείς;
similarWhat do you mean?
Πώς το λένε;
builds onHow do they say it?
Δεν καταλαβαίνω
builds onI don't understand
Τι θέλει να πει;
similarWhat does he/she want to say?
