A2 Expression तटस्थ

Είναι αλήθεια

It is true

मतलब

Confirming a fact.

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सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

Greeks often use 'Είναι αλήθεια' to start a sentence when they are about to be very honest or share a secret, signaling trust. In Cyprus, you might hear 'Εν αλήθεια' (En alithia) in the local dialect, which serves the same purpose but with a distinct accent. In Greek-American or Greek-Australian communities, this phrase is one of the most resilient, often used even when the rest of the sentence is in English. On Greek Twitter/X, 'Ισχύει' is often used as a one-word reply to agree with a meme or a political statement, acting as a modern 'Είναι αλήθεια'.

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The 'Ότι' Connection

Always remember that 'Είναι αλήθεια' loves the word 'ότι' (that). It's the most natural way to expand your thought.

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Don't over-use it

If you say 'Είναι αλήθεια' for every 'Yes', you will sound like a philosopher. Use 'Ναι' for simple things!

मतलब

Confirming a fact.

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The 'Ότι' Connection

Always remember that 'Είναι αλήθεια' loves the word 'ότι' (that). It's the most natural way to expand your thought.

⚠️

Don't over-use it

If you say 'Είναι αλήθεια' for every 'Yes', you will sound like a philosopher. Use 'Ναι' for simple things!

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Use 'Ισχύει' for Slang

If you want to sound like a 20-year-old in Athens, just say 'Ισχύει' instead of the full phrase.

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Eye Contact

When saying 'Είναι αλήθεια' to confirm something personal, maintain eye contact to show sincerity.

खुद को परखो

Fill in the missing word to say 'It is true that I like music.'

Είναι _______ ότι μου αρέσει η μουσική.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: αλήθεια

We use the noun 'αλήθεια' to state that a fact is true.

How would you ask 'Is it true?'

Which one is correct?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Είναι αλήθεια;

In Greek, questions are formed by changing the intonation, often keeping the same word order.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Άκουσα ότι θα βρέξει. B: ________, το είπαν στις ειδήσεις.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Είναι αλήθεια

You are confirming a piece of information (the weather forecast).

Match the phrase to the situation.

You want to admit you made a mistake.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Είναι αλήθεια, ξέχασα τα κλειδιά.

'Είναι αλήθεια' is the most natural way to admit a factual mistake.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स

True vs. Correct

Είναι αλήθεια
News Facts
Rumors Confirmation
Είναι σωστό
Math 2+2=4
Morals Helping others

अभ्यास बैंक

4 अभ्यास
Fill in the missing word to say 'It is true that I like music.' Fill Blank A1

Είναι _______ ότι μου αρέσει η μουσική.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: αλήθεια

We use the noun 'αλήθεια' to state that a fact is true.

How would you ask 'Is it true?' Choose A1

Which one is correct?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Είναι αλήθεια;

In Greek, questions are formed by changing the intonation, often keeping the same word order.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Άκουσα ότι θα βρέξει. B: ________, το είπαν στις ειδήσεις.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Είναι αλήθεια

You are confirming a piece of information (the weather forecast).

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

You want to admit you made a mistake.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Είναι αλήθεια, ξέχασα τα κλειδιά.

'Είναι αλήθεια' is the most natural way to admit a factual mistake.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

Yes! Saying 'Αλήθεια;' on its own means 'Really?' or 'Seriously?'. It's very common.

Adding 'η' (the) makes it 'It is THE truth.' It's more emphatic, often used when defending yourself.

It's neutral. You can use it in a business meeting or with your best friend.

Yes, 'Ήταν αλήθεια' (It was true) is perfect for storytelling.

'Σωστό' means 'correct' (like 1+1=2). 'Αλήθεια' means 'true' (like a fact or a rumor).

Just add 'δεν': 'Δεν είναι αλήθεια.'

Yes, but as an adverb it can also mean 'really' or 'truly'.

Yes, 'Όντως' or 'Ισχύει' are shorter, more casual ways to say the same thing.

Usually you would say 'Η αλήθεια είναι ότι...' or 'Για να είμαι ειλικρινής'.

It's exactly like the English 'th' in 'thin'. Practice by putting your tongue between your teeth.

संबंधित मुहावरे

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Λες αλήθεια;

similar

Are you telling the truth?

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Η αλήθεια είναι ότι...

builds on

The truth is that...

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Όντως

synonym

Indeed / Actually

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Ισχύει

synonym

That holds true / It applies

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Για να λέμε την αλήθεια

specialized form

To tell the truth

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