Signification
Weather report.
Contexte culturel
In mountainous regions like Epirus, a 'κρύα μέρα' is expected and people are well-prepared with wood-burning stoves. On the islands, a 'κρύα μέρα' is often defined more by the humidity and the wind (meltemi) than the actual temperature. In the cities, this phrase is the ultimate 'elevator talk' to avoid awkward silence with neighbors. Greeks living in colder climates (like Canada or Germany) often use this phrase ironically when comparing it to the 'cold' back in Greece.
Agreement is Key
Always remember that 'day' is feminine in Greek. If you get the gender wrong, people will still understand you, but you'll sound like a beginner.
Don't be a corpse!
Avoid saying 'Είμαι κρύος' (I am cold) unless you want people to check your pulse.
Signification
Weather report.
Agreement is Key
Always remember that 'day' is feminine in Greek. If you get the gender wrong, people will still understand you, but you'll sound like a beginner.
Don't be a corpse!
Avoid saying 'Είμαι κρύος' (I am cold) unless you want people to check your pulse.
Add 'σήμερα'
Adding 'σήμερα' (today) at the end makes the phrase sound much more natural in conversation.
The Greek Shrug
When saying this, a slight lift of the shoulders and a pout of the lips adds 100% more authenticity.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
Είναι ____ κρύα μέρα.
The noun 'μέρα' is feminine, so we use the feminine indefinite article 'μια'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct weather observation:
Only 'Είναι μια κρύα μέρα' shows correct feminine agreement and the correct verb.
Match the Greek phrase to its English translation.
Match the following:
These are all related weather and sensation phrases.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
Α: Καλημέρα! Πώς είναι ο καιρός έξω; Β: Καλημέρα! __________, πάρε το παλτό σου.
The advice to 'take your coat' implies the weather is cold.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Gender Agreement
Cold Weather Essentials
Clothing
- • Παλτό
- • Κασκόλ
- • Γάντια
Drinks
- • Τσάι
- • Καφές
- • Σούπα
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΕίναι ____ κρύα μέρα.
The noun 'μέρα' is feminine, so we use the feminine indefinite article 'μια'.
Choose the correct weather observation:
Only 'Είναι μια κρύα μέρα' shows correct feminine agreement and the correct verb.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are all related weather and sensation phrases.
Α: Καλημέρα! Πώς είναι ο καιρός έξω; Β: Καλημέρα! __________, πάρε το παλτό σου.
The advice to 'take your coat' implies the weather is cold.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, 'κρύο' is masculine/neuter. You must use the feminine 'κρύα' to match 'μέρα'.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Είναι μια ζεστή μέρα (It is a hot day).
Yes, but it means they are emotionally distant. 'Είναι μια κρύα γυναίκα' (She is a cold woman).
Usually, yes. Saying 'Είναι κρύα μέρα' without 'μια' sounds a bit like a newspaper headline.
In Greece, anything below 12°C (54°F) qualifies as a 'κρύα μέρα'.
Yes, 'Έχει ψόφο' (It has deathly cold) is very common slang for extreme cold.
Yes, but 'ημέρα' is more formal. In daily speech, everyone says 'μέρα'.
Mostly, but it can also mean 'unfunny' when referring to a joke (κρύο ανέκδοτο).
Είναι μια κάπως κρύα μέρα or Έχει λίγο κρύο.
Expressions liées
Κάνει κρύο
similarIt's cold
Έχει ψύχρα
specialized formIt's chilly
Μια παγωμένη μέρα
builds onA frozen day
Κρύος άνθρωπος
specialized formA cold person
