뜻
Expressing hunger
문화적 배경
In rural areas, telling a host you have a 'hungry belly' is the highest compliment, as it shows you are ready to enjoy their home-cooked food. In Greek-American or Greek-Australian households, this phrase is often one of the few 'food-related' Greek phrases kept alive across generations. Cretans are known for their massive feasts (glentia). Using this phrase there is almost a requirement before a long night of eating and dancing. In the fast-paced city, this phrase is used ironically when waiting for slow food delivery apps.
Use with 'μια'
Adding 'μια' (a) makes it sound more natural: 'Έχω μια πεινασμένη κοιλιά'.
Gender Agreement
Don't forget that 'κοιλιά' is feminine. If you use 'στομάχι', use 'πεινασμένο'.
뜻
Expressing hunger
Use with 'μια'
Adding 'μια' (a) makes it sound more natural: 'Έχω μια πεινασμένη κοιλιά'.
Gender Agreement
Don't forget that 'κοιλιά' is feminine. If you use 'στομάχι', use 'πεινασμένο'.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'πεινασμένος'.
Η Μαρία έχει μια ________ κοιλιά.
Because 'κοιλιά' is feminine singular, the adjective must be 'πεινασμένη'.
Which verb is used with this phrase?
________ πεινασμένη κοιλιά.
In Greek, you 'have' (έχω) a hungry belly.
Match the Greek phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are all common ways to express hunger in Greek.
Complete the dialogue.
Πέτρο, θέλεις να φάμε; - Ναι, ________ πεινασμένη κοιλιά!
The speaker is talking about themselves (1st person).
🎉 점수: /4
시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Η Μαρία έχει μια ________ κοιλιά.
Because 'κοιλιά' is feminine singular, the adjective must be 'πεινασμένη'.
________ πεινασμένη κοιλιά.
In Greek, you 'have' (έχω) a hungry belly.
왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:
These are all common ways to express hunger in Greek.
Πέτρο, θέλεις να φάμε; - Ναι, ________ πεινασμένη κοιλιά!
The speaker is talking about themselves (1st person).
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Yes, it's very common in informal settings, especially among families.
No, it's too informal. Use 'πεινάω' if you must, but better to wait for the break!
'Κοιλιά' is the belly/abdomen area, while 'στομάχι' is the internal organ. 'Κοιλιά' is more common in idioms.
You can say 'ψοφάω της πείνας' (I'm dying of hunger).
It is a participle acting as an adjective.
Yes: 'Έχουμε πεινασμένες κοιλιές'.
Slightly, but in a cute or emphatic way that adults use too.
Just say 'πεινάω λίγο'. This phrase implies you are quite hungry.
Yes, 'γουργουρίζω' is more slangy.
P-E-I-N-A-S-M-E-N-I (Π-ε-ι-ν-α-σ-μ-έ-ν-η).
관련 표현
πεινάω σαν λύκος
synonymHungry like a wolf
γουργουρίζει η κοιλιά μου
similarMy belly is growling
χορτάτος
contrastFull/satisfied
ανοίγει η όρεξη
builds onAppetite is opening
