Bedeutung
Stating one's viewpoint on a subject.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Greece, political talk is everywhere. You'll hear this phrase constantly on TV news panels (παράθυρα), where pundits use it to sound authoritative while debating the latest government measures. Greek education emphasizes rhetoric. Students are taught to use formal expressions like this in their 'Ekthesi' (essay writing) to gain higher marks for style and register. Using this phrase can be a 'politeness strategy.' It frames a disagreement as a difference in 'viewpoint' rather than a personal attack, which is important in the close-knit social circles of Greece. On Greek social media, influencers often use this phrase to introduce 'unpopular opinions' or to sound more 'intellectual' in their captions.
The 'That' Link
Always remember to follow the phrase with 'ότι' or 'πως' to introduce your actual opinion.
Genitive Trap
Don't forget the 'ς' at the end of 'άποψης.' Without it, the sentence is grammatically broken.
Bedeutung
Stating one's viewpoint on a subject.
The 'That' Link
Always remember to follow the phrase with 'ότι' or 'πως' to introduce your actual opinion.
Genitive Trap
Don't forget the 'ς' at the end of 'άποψης.' Without it, the sentence is grammatically broken.
Sound Like a Native
Use 'Ήμουν πάντα της άποψης...' (I was always of the opinion...) to show that your beliefs are consistent and well-thought-out.
Polite Disagreement
Use this phrase to disagree with a boss or elder. It shows respect while still allowing you to state your own view.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the phrase.
Εγώ ______ της ______ ότι πρέπει να αλλάξουμε το πρόγραμμα.
The subject 'Εγώ' requires 'είμαι' and the noun must be in the genitive 'άποψης.'
Which sentence is the most formal way to express an opinion?
Choose the best option:
'Είμαι της άποψης' is the most formal and sophisticated among these options.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
Α: Θα αγοράσεις το καινούριο αυτοκίνητο; Β: Όχι, ______ ότι είναι πολύ ακριβό.
Both 'είμαι της άποψης' and 'έχω την άποψη' are grammatically correct and fit the context.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Where would you most likely hear 'Είμαστε της άποψης ότι η επένδυση θα αποδώσει';
The formal structure and the topic of investment point to a professional business setting.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Είμαι vs Έχω
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenΕγώ ______ της ______ ότι πρέπει να αλλάξουμε το πρόγραμμα.
The subject 'Εγώ' requires 'είμαι' and the noun must be in the genitive 'άποψης.'
Choose the best option:
'Είμαι της άποψης' is the most formal and sophisticated among these options.
Α: Θα αγοράσεις το καινούριο αυτοκίνητο; Β: Όχι, ______ ότι είναι πολύ ακριβό.
Both 'είμαι της άποψης' and 'έχω την άποψη' are grammatically correct and fit the context.
Where would you most likely hear 'Είμαστε της άποψης ότι η επένδυση θα αποδώσει';
The formal structure and the topic of investment point to a professional business setting.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenIt's slightly formal, but perfectly fine for serious discussions. For light chat, 'νομίζω' is better.
Yes, they are 99% interchangeable. 'Άποψη' sounds a bit more modern.
There is no difference in meaning. 'Ότι' is slightly more common in writing.
Yes: 'Θα είμαι της άποψης ότι...' though it's rare. Usually, we use present or past.
With 'είμαι' it is always 'της άποψης' (genitive). With 'έχω' it is 'την άποψη' (accusative).
Just add 'δεν' before the verb: 'Δεν είμαι της άποψης ότι...'
You can, but it might sound a bit dramatic. 'I am of the opinion that this souvlaki needs more salt' is funny but formal.
In this phrase, yes. In other contexts, it can mean 'view' (like a view from a window).
Yes, it is standard across all Greek-speaking regions.
Είμαστε της άποψης (We are of the opinion). The word 'άποψης' stays singular!
Yes! It means 'I am of the same opinion.' It's a great way to agree.
Absolutely. It's a very professional way to state a position.
Verwandte Redewendungen
κατά τη γνώμη μου
synonymIn my opinion
πιστεύω ακράδαντα
builds onI firmly believe
θεωρώ ότι
similarI consider that
έχω την εντύπωση
contrastI have the impression
ασπάζομαι την άποψη
specialized formI embrace/adopt the view
