Significado
Feeling unsure about something.
Contexto cultural
In Greek academic culture, students are encouraged to express 'αμφιβολίες'. It is seen as a sign of 'κριτική σκέψη' (critical thinking). Usage is identical to Greece, but the accent might make the 'μβ' sound slightly more distinct and nasalized in some rural dialects. Second-generation speakers often use 'Έχω μια ερώτηση' more frequently due to English influence, sometimes losing the nuance of 'αμφιβολία'. Using 'Έχω μια αμφιβολία' is a key strategy for 'saving face' in Greek business meetings. It allows you to disagree without being confrontational.
The Politeness Hack
Add 'μια μικρή' (a small) before 'αμφιβολία' to sound extremely polite when correcting someone.
Don't over-pluralize
Using the plural 'αμφιβολίες' makes you sound much more skeptical or worried than the singular 'μια αμφιβολία'.
Significado
Feeling unsure about something.
The Politeness Hack
Add 'μια μικρή' (a small) before 'αμφιβολία' to sound extremely polite when correcting someone.
Don't over-pluralize
Using the plural 'αμφιβολίες' makes you sound much more skeptical or worried than the singular 'μια αμφιβολία'.
Preposition Power
Always follow it with 'για' (about) + noun in the accusative case.
Body Language
A slight tilt of the head while saying this phrase signals that you are genuinely thinking, not just being difficult.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'έχω'.
Εμείς __________ μια αμφιβολία για το πρόγραμμα.
The subject is 'Εμείς' (We), so the verb must be 'έχουμε'.
Which word best fits the context of being unsure?
Δεν είμαι σίγουρος για την απάντηση. Έχω μια __________.
'Αμφιβολία' means doubt/uncertainty, which fits 'Δεν είμαι σίγουρος'.
Match the Greek phrase to its English translation.
Match the following:
Matching tenses and plurality.
Complete the dialogue.
Πέτρος: Θα πάμε στην παραλία αύριο; Μαρία: __________, γιατί ο καιρός θα είναι κακός.
Maria is unsure because of the weather, so 'αμφιβολία' is the correct expression of uncertainty.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Αμφιβολία vs. Ερώτηση
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosΕμείς __________ μια αμφιβολία για το πρόγραμμα.
The subject is 'Εμείς' (We), so the verb must be 'έχουμε'.
Δεν είμαι σίγουρος για την απάντηση. Έχω μια __________.
'Αμφιβολία' means doubt/uncertainty, which fits 'Δεν είμαι σίγουρος'.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
Matching tenses and plurality.
Πέτρος: Θα πάμε στην παραλία αύριο; Μαρία: __________, γιατί ο καιρός θα είναι κακός.
Maria is unsure because of the weather, so 'αμφιβολία' is the correct expression of uncertainty.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNot exactly. 'I have a question' is 'Έχω μια ερώτηση'. 'Αμφιβολία' implies you are unsure or skeptical about something.
Yes, it is very professional. It's a polite way to suggest something might be wrong.
The plural is 'Έχω αμφιβολίες' (I have doubts).
You say 'Δεν έχω καμία αμφιβολία'.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, teachers, or colleagues.
Usually 'για' (about). Example: 'Έχω μια αμφιβολία για αυτό'.
It can, but 'υποψία' is the more specific word for suspicion. 'Αμφιβολία' is more about uncertainty.
Yes! 'Απορία' is a great synonym, often used when you are puzzled or curious about something.
No, the Greek 'β' is pronounced like the English 'v' in 'very'.
The concept of doubt is frequent in Greek religious texts, though the modern phrasing has evolved.
Frases relacionadas
Αμφιβάλλω
similarI doubt (verb form)
Έχω μια ερώτηση
similarI have a question
Χωρίς αμφιβολία
contrastWithout a doubt
Ενδοιασμός
specialized formHesitation/Scruple
Υποψία
similarSuspicion
Δισταγμός
similarHesitation
