뜻
Hobby or activity.
문화적 배경
In Greece, 'listening to music' in a taverna is a participatory act. People often sing along or 'paraggelia' (request) specific songs that speak to their soul. Summer in Greece is full of music festivals (panigiria). Listening to music here involves traditional instruments like the klarino and hours of dancing. Listening to Rebetiko was once considered scandalous. It was the music of the marginalized, often associated with hashish dens and the urban underclass. Greeks still listen to the radio at very high rates, especially in the car to avoid traffic stress. Radio hosts are often local celebrities.
Drop the 'to'
Always remember: Greek doesn't need a bridge between the verb and the music. Just 'Akouo mousiki'.
Genre matters
If you say you listen to 'Laika', you'll immediately connect with older Greeks and traditionalists.
뜻
Hobby or activity.
Drop the 'to'
Always remember: Greek doesn't need a bridge between the verb and the music. Just 'Akouo mousiki'.
Genre matters
If you say you listen to 'Laika', you'll immediately connect with older Greeks and traditionalists.
Use the Imperfect
When talking about your childhood, use 'άκουγα' to sound more natural than the simple past.
Hear vs Listen
Greek uses the same word for both. Context tells the listener if you are 'hearing' a noise or 'listening' to a song.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'ακούω'.
Εγώ _______ μουσική στο δωμάτιό μου.
The subject is 'Εγώ' (I), so the verb must be in the first person singular.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the natural Greek way to say 'I listen to music'.
Greek does not use prepositions like 'στη' or 'για' in this phrase.
Match the Greek phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
Matching tenses: Present, Imperfect, and Future.
Complete the dialogue.
- Τι κάνεις; - _________.
The question 'Τι κάνεις;' asks what you are doing, so 'Ακούω μουσική' is a logical answer.
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시각 학습 자료
Music Genres in Greek
Genres
- • Ροκ
- • Ποπ
- • Λαϊκά
- • Κλασική
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Εγώ _______ μουσική στο δωμάτιό μου.
The subject is 'Εγώ' (I), so the verb must be in the first person singular.
Choose the natural Greek way to say 'I listen to music'.
Greek does not use prepositions like 'στη' or 'για' in this phrase.
왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:
Matching tenses: Present, Imperfect, and Future.
- Τι κάνεις; - _________.
The question 'Τι κάνεις;' asks what you are doing, so 'Ακούω μουσική' is a logical answer.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Usually no. 'Ακούω μουσική' is the general activity. Use 'την' only if you mean a specific piece of music mentioned before.
You say 'Ακούω ραδιόφωνο'. It follows the same pattern.
It is neutral and can be used in any context.
Yes, but 'Ακούω podcast' is more common now.
The simple past is 'άκουσα' (I heard/listened once) and the imperfect is 'άκουγα' (I was listening/used to listen).
Because it is the direct object (accusative case).
Μου αρέσει να ακούω μουσική.
Young people might say 'ακούω κομμάτια' (listening to tracks).
Yes, in contexts like 'Άκου τον δάσκαλο' (Listen to/obey the teacher).
Yes, 'ακροατής' (masculine) or 'ακροάτρια' (feminine).
관련 표현
Παίζω μουσική
similarI play music
Βάζω μουσική
specialized formI put on music
Ακούω τραγούδια
similarI listen to songs
Συναυλία
builds onConcert
Ακουστικά
specialized formHeadphones
