मतलब
Asking for the city center.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The 'kentro' is the primary meeting spot for Greeks of all ages. It's where the 'volta' (evening stroll) happens. In Athens, 'the center' almost always refers to the area around Syntagma, Monastiraki, and Omonia. On islands, the center is often called 'Chora' (Χώρα). Asking for the 'kentro' will still be understood as the main village. When asking for directions in the center, it's polite to start with 'Με συγχωρείτε' (Excuse me).
The 'Down' Rule
Greeks often say 'Κατεβαίνω κέντρο' (I'm going down to the center) even if they are walking uphill. It's a social convention.
Accent Matters
Always put the accent on 'Πού'. If you write 'Που', it means 'that' and changes the sentence meaning.
मतलब
Asking for the city center.
The 'Down' Rule
Greeks often say 'Κατεβαίνω κέντρο' (I'm going down to the center) even if they are walking uphill. It's a social convention.
Accent Matters
Always put the accent on 'Πού'. If you write 'Που', it means 'that' and changes the sentence meaning.
The Meeting Point
If someone says 'meet me at the center', ask for a specific landmark like a square or statue, as the center can be large.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the missing word.
Πού ______ το κέντρο;
We use the third-person singular 'είναι' because 'το κέντρο' is the subject.
Which is the correct way to ask for the center?
Select the correct sentence:
'Κέντρο' is a neuter noun and requires the article 'το'.
Match the Greek phrase to its English translation.
Match the following:
These are basic navigational phrases.
Complete the dialogue.
Tourist: Με συγχωρείτε, πού είναι το κέντρο; Local: _________.
'Είναι εδώ' (It is here) is a logical answer to a location question.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Πού vs Που
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासΠού ______ το κέντρο;
We use the third-person singular 'είναι' because 'το κέντρο' is the subject.
Select the correct sentence:
'Κέντρο' is a neuter noun and requires the article 'το'.
बाईं ओर के प्रत्येक आइटम को दाईं ओर के उसके जोड़े से मिलाएं:
These are basic navigational phrases.
Tourist: Με συγχωρείτε, πού είναι το κέντρο; Local: _________.
'Είναι εδώ' (It is here) is a logical answer to a location question.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालYes, but it's clearer to say 'εμπορικό κέντρο'.
It is neuter: 'το κέντρο'.
You say 'Είμαι στο κέντρο'.
The plural is 'τα κέντρα'.
Yes, in both a geographical and geometric sense.
Yes, but adding 'παρακαλώ' at the end makes it better.
You can specify 'το ιστορικό κέντρο' (historical) or 'το νέο κέντρο' (new).
It's a shortening of 'νυχτερινό κέντρο' (night center/club).
No, that sounds like you are asking for the middle of a physical object or someone's waist.
Yes, for the center of the field or a 'center' player.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Κέντρο πόλης
synonymCity center
Εμπορικό κέντρο
specialized formShopping mall
Κέντρο υγείας
specialized formHealth center
Στο κέντρο
builds onIn the center
Κεντρική πλατεία
similarCentral square
