뜻
Confirming presence.
문화적 배경
Physical presence is the currency of Greek friendship. Saying 'Είμαι εδώ' often leads to a long coffee session. Greek parents use 'Είμαι εδώ' to provide a sense of absolute security to children, reflecting strong family bonds. In Greek Viber/WhatsApp groups, 'Είμαι εδώ' is the standard way to show you are following a fast-moving conversation. The phrase has been used in various social movements in Greece to signify that the people are present and watching.
Word Order
Use 'Εδώ είμαι' if you want to emphasize that you are EXACTLY here, especially if someone is looking for you.
The 'D' Sound
The 'δ' in 'εδώ' is NOT a hard 'd'. It's a soft 'th' like in 'the'. Practice by putting your tongue between your teeth.
뜻
Confirming presence.
Word Order
Use 'Εδώ είμαι' if you want to emphasize that you are EXACTLY here, especially if someone is looking for you.
The 'D' Sound
The 'δ' in 'εδώ' is NOT a hard 'd'. It's a soft 'th' like in 'the'. Practice by putting your tongue between your teeth.
Texting Shorthand
In very casual texts, Greeks might just send 'Εδώ' to mean 'I'm here'.
Emotional Weight
Don't be afraid to use this phrase to show support. It's one of the kindest things you can say in Greek.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the blank to say 'I am here'.
Γεια σου! ______ εδώ.
The first person singular 'I am' is 'Είμαι'.
Which phrase is used to comfort a friend?
A friend is sad. What do you say?
This means 'I am here for you', which offers support.
Match the Greek phrase to its English meaning.
1. Είμαι εδώ. 2. Είμαστε εδώ. 3. Εδώ είμαι!
Είμαι (I am), Είμαστε (We are), Εδώ είμαι (Emphasis: Here I am).
Complete the dialogue.
Μαρία: Πού είσαι, Νίκο; Νίκος: ________, στην κουζίνα!
Nikos is answering about his own location, so he uses 'Εδώ είμαι'.
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시각 학습 자료
Είμαι εδώ vs. Εδώ είναι
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Γεια σου! ______ εδώ.
The first person singular 'I am' is 'Είμαι'.
A friend is sad. What do you say?
This means 'I am here for you', which offers support.
왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:
Είμαι (I am), Είμαστε (We are), Εδώ είμαι (Emphasis: Here I am).
Μαρία: Πού είσαι, Νίκο; Νίκος: ________, στην κουζίνα!
Nikos is answering about his own location, so he uses 'Εδώ είμαι'.
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자주 묻는 질문
6 질문No, for objects use 'Εδώ είναι' (It is here). 'Είμαι' only refers to the person speaking.
Yes, but it emphasizes the location more. It's like saying 'Here I am!' instead of 'I am here'.
You change the verb to 'Είμαστε'. So, 'Είμαστε εδώ'.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss, your grandmother, or your best friend.
Add 'για σένα' (yia sena) at the end: 'Είμαι εδώ για σένα'.
No, 'εδώ' is an adverb and stays the same regardless of who is speaking.
관련 표현
Εδώ είμαστε
similarHere we are / We made it
Να 'μαι
informalHere I am!
Είμαι εκεί
contrastI am there
Παρών
specialized formPresent
Στο πλευρό σου
builds onBy your side
Φτάνω
similarI am arriving
