मतलब
Confirming ownership.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In Greece, if you admire something in someone's home, they might offer it to you by saying 'Είναι δικό σου'. It's a sign of extreme generosity. Waiters often bring a small treat (like fruit or raki) at the end of a meal. They might say 'Είναι δικό μας' (It's on us) or 'Είναι δικό σου' to mean it's a gift. Greek influencers use this phrase constantly to announce winners. It creates a sense of personal connection with the followers. Greek parents often use this phrase to instill a sense of responsibility in children regarding their belongings or chores.
Check the Gender
Always look at the object first. If it ends in -α or -η, use 'δική'. If it ends in -ος, use 'δικός'. Everything else is usually 'δικό'.
Politeness Matters
If you are talking to someone older than you, always use 'δικό σας'. Using 'σου' can seem disrespectful.
मतलब
Confirming ownership.
Check the Gender
Always look at the object first. If it ends in -α or -η, use 'δική'. If it ends in -ος, use 'δικός'. Everything else is usually 'δικό'.
Politeness Matters
If you are talking to someone older than you, always use 'δικό σας'. Using 'σου' can seem disrespectful.
Drop the Verb
To sound more like a native in casual settings, just say 'Δικό σου!' with a nod. It's punchy and natural.
The Gift Trap
If a Greek person says 'Είναι δικό σου' about something you admired, they might actually mean you should take it. Be prepared to politely decline or accept with a lot of thanks!
खुद को परखो
Fill in the correct form of 'δικός' (δικός, δική, δικό).
Η ομπρέλα είναι ______ σου.
'Ομπρέλα' is a feminine noun, so we use 'δική'.
Choose the most polite way to say 'It is yours' to a stranger.
Πώς το λέμε ευγενικά;
The plural 'σας' is used for formal and polite situations.
Match the noun with the correct phrase.
Match nouns to phrases:
Each noun requires the adjective 'δικός' to match its gender and number.
Complete the dialogue.
Α: Συγγνώμη, αυτό το στυλό είναι ______; Β: Ναι, ευχαριστώ πολύ!
'Στυλό' is neuter, so we use 'δικό σου'.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासΗ ομπρέλα είναι ______ σου.
'Ομπρέλα' is a feminine noun, so we use 'δική'.
Πώς το λέμε ευγενικά;
The plural 'σας' is used for formal and polite situations.
बाईं ओर के प्रत्येक आइटम को दाईं ओर के उसके जोड़े से मिलाएं:
Each noun requires the adjective 'δικός' to match its gender and number.
Α: Συγγνώμη, αυτό το στυλό είναι ______; Β: Ναι, ευχαριστώ πολύ!
'Στυλό' is neuter, so we use 'δικό σου'.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
12 सवालNo, this is a common mistake. You must use 'δικό σου' to show ownership after the verb 'to be'.
Simply change 'σου' to 'μου': 'Είναι δικό μου'.
No, it changes to 'δικός' (masculine) or 'δική' (feminine) to match the object.
Use the plural form: 'Είναι δικό σας'.
Yes, you can say 'Το φταίξιμο είναι δικό σου'.
Yes, 'ένας δικός μου' can mean 'a relative' or 'a close friend'.
Absolutely! It's very common in texting when confirming who a photo or message is for.
Just use the same words with a rising question tone: 'Είναι δικό σου;'
'Σου' is the weak form (e.g., 'το βιβλίο σου' - your book), while 'δικό σου' is the emphatic form used for emphasis or after verbs.
No, use 'Σειρά σου' for turns.
Yes, but the pronunciation and some small dialect features might differ slightly.
It's better to use 'Είναι δικό σας' to show professional respect.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Είναι δικό μου
similarIt is mine
Δικό σου!
specialized formYours!
Όλο δικό σου
builds onAll yours
Σειρά σου
contrastYour turn
Είναι δικό σας
specialized formIt is yours (formal/plural)
