Signification
Result of an action.
Contexte culturel
In Greek politics, 'συνέπεια' is a buzzword used to hold opponents accountable for past policies. Similar to Greece, but often used in the context of the 'Cyprus Problem' and its social consequences. Greek students are taught to use this phrase in 'Ekthesi' (essay writing) to gain higher marks for style. Greeks value 'συνέπεια' (consistency) in employees, often using the same root word to praise reliability.
Use Adjectives
Pair 'συνέπεια' with 'άμεση' (direct), 'λογική' (logical), or 'αναπόφευκτη' (inevitable) to sound like a native speaker.
Gender Check
Always remember 'συνέπεια' is feminine. Using 'ένας' or 'το' will immediately mark you as a beginner.
Signification
Result of an action.
Use Adjectives
Pair 'συνέπεια' with 'άμεση' (direct), 'λογική' (logical), or 'αναπόφευκτη' (inevitable) to sound like a native speaker.
Gender Check
Always remember 'συνέπεια' is feminine. Using 'ένας' or 'το' will immediately mark you as a beginner.
The 'Consistency' Trap
If someone calls you 'συνεπή', they are complimenting your punctuality, not calling you a consequence!
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the article and the noun.
Η κούραση ______ ______ ______ (is a consequence) της δουλειάς.
We need the feminine singular form to match 'συνέπεια'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct option:
Option B uses the correct feminine article and the genitive case.
Complete the dialogue with the appropriate phrase.
Πέτρος: Γιατί έκλεισε το μαγαζί; Μαρία: _________________ της οικονομικής κρίσης.
Maria is explaining the result of the crisis.
Match the cause to its consequence using the phrase.
Cause: Κάπνισμα (Smoking). Consequence: ?
Bad health is a consequence of smoking.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΗ κούραση ______ ______ ______ (is a consequence) της δουλειάς.
We need the feminine singular form to match 'συνέπεια'.
Choose the correct option:
Option B uses the correct feminine article and the genitive case.
Πέτρος: Γιατί έκλεισε το μαγαζί; Μαρία: _________________ της οικονομικής κρίσης.
Maria is explaining the result of the crisis.
Cause: Κάπνισμα (Smoking). Consequence: ?
Bad health is a consequence of smoking.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes, 'αποτέλεσμα' is more common in daily life. 'Συνέπεια' is better for formal writing or serious topics.
Not always, but it often implies a heavy or serious result. For positive things, 'αποτέλεσμα' or 'κατόρθωμα' is more common.
Use the phrase 'ως συνέπεια' or 'κατά συνέπεια'.
Usually no, it takes the genitive case (της, του, των).
Yes, it is very common in scientific papers to describe the results of experiments.
Only if you are saying a person's state is a result of something, e.g., 'Η χαρά του είναι μια συνέπεια της νίκης.'
The plural is 'συνέπειες'.
Yes, it is in the top 500 most used words in formal Greek.
It's understandable but 'είναι μια συνέπεια του' (genitive) is much better Greek.
Αναπόφευκτη συνέπεια.
Yes, to describe the legal results of an action.
No, it sounds educated and modern.
Expressions liées
κατά συνέπεια
similarconsequently
αποτέλεσμα
synonymresult
επακόλουθο
synonymaftermath/sequel
αιτία
contrastcause
αντίκτυπος
specialized formimpact
