뜻
Giving something to someone.
문화적 배경
When someone says 'Έχω ένα δώρο', the recipient often responds with 'Δεν έπρεπε!' (You shouldn't have!). This is a standard polite formula, not a literal request to take the gift back. In Cyprus, gift-giving at weddings is very structured. Instead of saying 'Έχω ένα δώρο', people often give 'fackellaki' (a small envelope with money). In communities in the US or Australia, 'Έχω ένα δώρο' is often used when bringing back items from 'the village' (το χωριό) in Greece, like olive oil or oregano. On social media, influencers use 'Σας έχω ένα δώρο' to announce giveaways (διαγωνισμούς).
The 'Δεν έπρεπε' Rule
When you give a gift and they say 'You shouldn't have', just smile and say 'Με αγάπη' (With love).
Diminutives Matter
Use 'δωράκι' if you feel the gift is small or if you want to be modest. It sounds very native.
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Giving something to someone.
The 'Δεν έπρεπε' Rule
When you give a gift and they say 'You shouldn't have', just smile and say 'Με αγάπη' (With love).
Diminutives Matter
Use 'δωράκι' if you feel the gift is small or if you want to be modest. It sounds very native.
Watch the Delta
Make sure 'δώρο' starts with a 'th' sound (like 'the'), not a hard 'd'. A hard 'd' might sound like 'ντόρο' (commotion/hype).
셀프 테스트
Fill in the missing word to say 'I have a gift'.
____ ένα δώρο.
'Έχω' means 'I have'. 'Είμαι' means 'I am' and 'Κάνω' means 'I do/make'.
Which is the correct way to say 'I have a gift for you'?
Choose the best option:
After 'για', we use the strong accusative pronoun 'σένα'.
Complete the dialogue.
Α: Χρόνια πολλά, Μαρία! Β: Ευχαριστώ! Α: ____ ____ ____ για σένα.
The context of 'Happy Birthday' (Χρόνια πολλά) implies giving a gift.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are visiting a friend's new house for the first time.
It is a Greek tradition to bring a 'gift for the house' (δώρο για το σπίτι) during a first visit.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제____ ένα δώρο.
'Έχω' means 'I have'. 'Είμαι' means 'I am' and 'Κάνω' means 'I do/make'.
Choose the best option:
After 'για', we use the strong accusative pronoun 'σένα'.
Α: Χρόνια πολλά, Μαρία! Β: Ευχαριστώ! Α: ____ ____ ____ για σένα.
The context of 'Happy Birthday' (Χρόνια πολλά) implies giving a gift.
You are visiting a friend's new house for the first time.
It is a Greek tradition to bring a 'gift for the house' (δώρο για το σπίτι) during a first visit.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Yes! You can say 'Σου έχω ένα δώρο' before telling someone good news.
It is neuter: το δώρο.
You say 'Τους έχω ένα δώρο'.
It's an idiom meaning a 'useless gift' or something that seems like a gift but causes more trouble than it's worth.
Yes, presentation is important. Most shops will wrap it for you if you say 'Για δώρο, παρακαλώ'.
Yes, that is the formal/plural version of 'για σένα'.
Extremely common. It's often expected if you visit someone on their name day.
'Δώρο' is a physical present; 'χάρισμα' is a natural talent or grace.
Δεν έχω δώρο.
Technically yes, but 'φακελάκι' or 'λάδωμα' are the specific (slang) terms for that.
관련 표현
Κάνω δώρο
similarTo give a gift
Δωράκι
specialized formSmall gift
Χάρισμα
similarTalent / Grace
Προσφορά
specialized formOffer / Donation
Αντίδωρο
specialized formBlessed bread
