Bedeutung
Describing a long distance.
Kultureller Hintergrund
On islands, distance is often measured in 'time by boat' or 'donkey steps' historically. 'Μακριά' might refer to a beach on the other side of the island that requires a boat trip. In Athens, 'μακριά' is synonymous with traffic. A place might be physically close but 'μακριά' in terms of time during rush hour. In mountain villages, 'μακριά' can be a warning about difficult terrain, not just kilometers. Greeks might downplay distance to make you feel better, or exaggerate it to keep you safe from the sun.
The 'Ap' contraction
Native speakers almost always say 'απ' εδώ' instead of 'από εδώ'. It makes you sound much more natural.
Don't forget 'από'
Saying 'Είναι μακριά εδώ' sounds like 'It is far here', which is confusing. Always include 'από'.
Bedeutung
Describing a long distance.
The 'Ap' contraction
Native speakers almost always say 'απ' εδώ' instead of 'από εδώ'. It makes you sound much more natural.
Don't forget 'από'
Saying 'Είναι μακριά εδώ' sounds like 'It is far here', which is confusing. Always include 'από'.
The 'Greek Mile'
If a Greek says 'δεν είναι μακριά', take it with a grain of salt. It might still be a 15-minute walk!
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing preposition.
Το φαρμακείο είναι μακριά ___ εδώ.
We always use 'από' to mean 'from' when indicating distance from a point.
Which sentence is correct for a long distance?
Θέλω να πάω στο μουσείο, αλλά...
'Μακριά' is the correct adverb for distance.
Complete the dialogue.
Α: Πάμε με τα πόδια στο αεροδρόμιο; Β: Όχι, ________.
You wouldn't walk to an airport if it's far; 'πολύ μακριά' fits the context of needing transport.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are in a taxi and the driver says the trip will take an hour.
An hour-long trip implies a great distance.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenΤο φαρμακείο είναι μακριά ___ εδώ.
We always use 'από' to mean 'from' when indicating distance from a point.
Θέλω να πάω στο μουσείο, αλλά...
'Μακριά' is the correct adverb for distance.
Α: Πάμε με τα πόδια στο αεροδρόμιο; Β: Όχι, ________.
You wouldn't walk to an airport if it's far; 'πολύ μακριά' fits the context of needing transport.
You are in a taxi and the driver says the trip will take an hour.
An hour-long trip implies a great distance.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, if the context of 'from here' is already understood, you can shorten it to 'Είναι μακριά'.
'Μακριά' is for physical distance. 'Απόμακρα' is for behavior, meaning 'aloof' or 'distant' in personality.
Use 'Είναι παραπολύ μακριά' or 'Είναι υπερβολικά μακριά'.
No, it is an adverb. The adjective is 'μακρινός' (distant) or 'μακρύς' (long).
Yes, you can say 'Το καλοκαίρι είναι ακόμα μακριά' (Summer is still far away).
That is an older spelling. Modern Greek uses 'ι'.
Yes, it is considered helpful so they don't get lost or tired.
You could say 'Είναι μακριά από εκεί' (It is far from there).
No, adverbs never change form in Greek.
You say 'Πόσο μακριά είναι από εδώ;'
Verwandte Redewendungen
Είναι κοντά
contrastIt is near
Πολύ μακριά
builds onVery far
Στην άκρη του κόσμου
specialized formAt the edge of the world
Απέχει
similarIt is distant by...
