Significado
Politely disagreeing.
Contexto cultural
In Greek culture, direct disagreement can be seen as a lack of 'euprepeia' (good manners). Using noun-based phrases like this one allows the speaker to disagree with the 'idea' rather than the 'person'. Cypriot Greek also uses this phrase in formal settings, though in very casual speech, local idioms might replace it. In the Cypriot parliament, this is a standard phrase for debate. Greek academics use this phrase to introduce 'hedging'. It signals that the speaker is aware that other opinions exist, which is a sign of high-level intellectual humility. On Greek news panels, pundits use this phrase to sound more authoritative. It is often followed by a long 'but' (αλλά) to introduce their own theory.
Use it in Exams
If you are taking the Ellinomatheia B2 exam, use this in your essay to introduce a counter-argument. It's an instant grade booster.
Don't overdo it
If you use this in every sentence, you will sound like a politician. Mix it up with 'δεν νομίζω' or 'πιστεύω πως'.
Significado
Politely disagreeing.
Use it in Exams
If you are taking the Ellinomatheia B2 exam, use this in your essay to introduce a counter-argument. It's an instant grade booster.
Don't overdo it
If you use this in every sentence, you will sound like a politician. Mix it up with 'δεν νομίζω' or 'πιστεύω πως'.
The 'But' Rule
Greeks almost always follow this phrase with 'αλλά' (but) to explain their own view. Be ready to explain yourself!
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing words to complete the polite disagreement.
Δεν είμαι ______ άποψης ______ πρέπει να αλλάξουμε το πρόγραμμα.
You need the genitive article 'της' and the conjunction 'ότι'.
Which sentence is the most appropriate for a formal business meeting?
How would you disagree with a proposal to cut costs?
Option B is the most professional and uses the target phrase correctly.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form.
Γιώργος: 'Πιστεύεις ότι η Αθήνα είναι η πιο όμορφη πόλη;' Εσύ: 'Κοίτα, _________________.'
Option A uses the phrase correctly to provide a nuanced opinion.
Match the phrase to the correct register.
Match 'Δεν είμαι της άποψης ότι...' with its register.
This phrase is used in formal or consultative settings where politeness is key.
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Ayudas visuales
Politeness Levels
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosΔεν είμαι ______ άποψης ______ πρέπει να αλλάξουμε το πρόγραμμα.
You need the genitive article 'της' and the conjunction 'ότι'.
How would you disagree with a proposal to cut costs?
Option B is the most professional and uses the target phrase correctly.
Γιώργος: 'Πιστεύεις ότι η Αθήνα είναι η πιο όμορφη πόλη;' Εσύ: 'Κοίτα, _________________.'
Option A uses the phrase correctly to provide a nuanced opinion.
Match 'Δεν είμαι της άποψης ότι...' with its register.
This phrase is used in formal or consultative settings where politeness is key.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, 'πως' is a perfect synonym here and is very common in spoken Greek.
It is always 'της άποψης' (genitive) in this specific idiom.
No, it's actually one of the most polite ways to disagree in Greek.
Yes, but it makes the conversation feel a bit more serious or intellectual.
'Άποψη' is more like a 'viewpoint' or 'perspective', while 'γνώμη' is more like a 'judgment' or 'opinion'. They are often interchangeable.
Just remove the 'δεν': 'Είμαι της άποψης ότι...'
Yes, it is used in formal Cypriot Greek as well.
Yes, if you are having a serious discussion. For casual plans, it's too formal.
It is considered B1 (Intermediate) because of the genitive grammar and the social nuance.
Yes, that means 'I don't share your opinion'. It's a shorter version.
Frases relacionadas
κατά την άποψή μου
similarIn my opinion
έχω την εντύπωση ότι
similarI have the impression that
συμφωνώ απόλυτα
contrastI agree completely
δεν συμμερίζομαι
specialized formI do not share (the view)
