मतलब
To be vulnerable or fond of something.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In Greek families, the 'αδυναμία' of the grandmother (yiayia) for her grandchildren is legendary. It is culturally expected that she will spoil them, and this phrase is her 'get out of jail free' card when parents complain. Similar to mainland Greece, but the phrase might be followed by local dialect variations. The emotional weight remains the same: a public admission of love. Admitting a 'weakness' for food or drink is a way to build rapport. It shows you are a person of 'pathos' (passion) and not just a cold observer. Countless songs use 'αδυναμία' to describe a fatal attraction to a lover who might be bad for the singer. It links love with a lack of power.
Use it for people
It's the most natural way to describe a favorite person in the family without sounding mean to others.
Physical vs. Figurative
If you say 'Έχω αδυναμία' and stop, people will ask if you need a doctor. Always add the object!
मतलब
To be vulnerable or fond of something.
Use it for people
It's the most natural way to describe a favorite person in the family without sounding mean to others.
Physical vs. Figurative
If you say 'Έχω αδυναμία' and stop, people will ask if you need a doctor. Always add the object!
Add 'ιδιαίτερη'
Using 'έχω μια ιδιαίτερη αδυναμία' (a particular weakness) makes you sound very sophisticated and native.
The 'Yiayia' Rule
If a Greek grandmother says she has an 'αδυναμία' for you, expect a lot of food and maybe some secret money.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'έχω' and the preposition.
Εμείς _______ μια αδυναμία _______ παγωτό.
The subject is 'Εμείς' (we), so the verb must be 'έχουμε'. The preposition 'στο' (σε + το) is the most natural for 'παγωτό'.
Which sentence correctly expresses a 'soft spot' for a person?
How would you say 'I have a soft spot for my grandmother'?
The phrase requires the verb 'έχω' and the noun 'αδυναμία' followed by the preposition 'στη'.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
Α: Θέλεις να πάμε για πίτσα; Β: ________________________
Using 'αδυναμία' to express a strong preference for a food is very natural in this context.
Match the phrase to the correct context.
Context: A mother talking about her two children, one of whom gets more treats.
This is the standard way to admit favoritism in a family context.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Physical vs. Figurative
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासΕμείς _______ μια αδυναμία _______ παγωτό.
The subject is 'Εμείς' (we), so the verb must be 'έχουμε'. The preposition 'στο' (σε + το) is the most natural for 'παγωτό'.
How would you say 'I have a soft spot for my grandmother'?
The phrase requires the verb 'έχω' and the noun 'αδυναμία' followed by the preposition 'στη'.
Α: Θέλεις να πάμε για πίτσα; Β: ________________________
Using 'αδυναμία' to express a strong preference for a food is very natural in this context.
Context: A mother talking about her two children, one of whom gets more treats.
This is the standard way to admit favoritism in a family context.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
12 सवालIn this idiom, no! It's usually charming or sweet. It only sounds bad if you're talking about a character flaw in a serious context.
Yes, but it sounds more like 'I have a soft spot for them' rather than 'I am in love with them'. It's very common in long-term relationships.
'Ελάττωμα' is a flaw or defect. 'Αδυναμία' is a weakness. You can have an 'αδυναμία' for chocolate, but you wouldn't call chocolate an 'ελάττωμα'.
Only if you are being friendly and informal. For example, 'Έχω μια αδυναμία στις νέες τεχνολογίες' is fine in a creative field.
You would say: 'Δεν έχω αδυναμία σε κανέναν.'
Yes, 'έχω τις αδυναμίες μου' means 'I have my weaknesses/flaws'.
Slightly, but in a relatable, human way. It's an admission that you are not a robot.
Both are used, but 'σε' is the standard preposition for 'direction of emotion' in modern Greek.
Absolutely! It's very common to have an 'αδυναμία' for a specific pet.
Younger people might say 'έχω φάει κόλλημα' (I've eaten a stuck-ness), which is much more informal.
Yes, 'Έχω μια αδυναμία στην Κρήτη' means you love Crete and always want to go back.
It is used equally by everyone in Greece.
संबंधित मुहावरे
μου αρέσει πολύ
similarI like very much
είμαι λάτρης του/της
similarI am a lover/fan of
πεθαίνω για
synonymI'm dying for
έχω κλίση σε
specialized formI have a leaning/talent for
είναι το φόρτε μου
contrastIt's my forte/strong point
