A1 Collocation ニュートラル

Είναι πολύ μικρό

It is very small

意味

Commenting on size.

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文化的背景

In Greek culture, offering a 'small' coffee (Greek coffee) is standard, but offering a 'small' amount of food at dinner is considered poor hospitality. Cypriot Greek often uses different diminutives. Instead of 'μικρούτσικο', you might hear 'μικρούιν'. Due to the economic crisis and urbanization, 'micro-apartments' (studios) are very common. Greeks often use 'μικρό' to describe these living spaces with a mix of frustration and affection. Traditional island architecture (like in Santorini) features very small doors and windows to keep the heat out. Tourists often comment 'Είναι πολύ μικρό' when entering old houses.

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The Gender Rule

Always check the gender of the object you are describing. If it ends in -ο, use 'μικρό'. If it ends in -α or -η, use 'μικρή'.

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People vs Objects

Don't use 'μικρό' for a person's height unless you want to say they are young (a child).

意味

Commenting on size.

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The Gender Rule

Always check the gender of the object you are describing. If it ends in -ο, use 'μικρό'. If it ends in -α or -η, use 'μικρή'.

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People vs Objects

Don't use 'μικρό' for a person's height unless you want to say they are young (a child).

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Softening the Blow

If you want to be polite, say 'Είναι λιγάκι μικρό' (It's a little bit small) instead of 'πολύ μικρό'.

自分をテスト

Fill in the correct form of 'μικρός' (μικρός, μικρή, μικρό).

Το σπίτι είναι πολύ ______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: μικρό

'Σπίτι' is a neuter noun, so the adjective must be 'μικρό'.

Choose the best translation for 'The bag is very small'.

How do you say 'The bag is very small' in Greek?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Η τσάντα είναι πολύ μικρή.

'Τσάντα' is feminine (η), so it needs 'μικρή'.

Match the noun with the correct phrase.

Match the items:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: all

This tests gender agreement across all three genders.

Complete the dialogue at the shoe store.

Πωλητής: Σας αρέσουν τα παπούτσια; Πελάτης: Είναι ωραία, αλλά ______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: είναι πολύ μικρά

'Παπούτσια' is plural neuter, so 'μικρά' is the correct plural form.

🎉 スコア: /4

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Small vs. Short in Greek

Μικρό (Size/Volume)
Σπίτι House
Κουτί Box
Κοντό (Height/Length)
Άνθρωπος Person
Παντελόνι Pants (length)

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the correct form of 'μικρός' (μικρός, μικρή, μικρό). Fill Blank A1

Το σπίτι είναι πολύ ______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: μικρό

'Σπίτι' is a neuter noun, so the adjective must be 'μικρό'.

Choose the best translation for 'The bag is very small'. Choose A1

How do you say 'The bag is very small' in Greek?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Η τσάντα είναι πολύ μικρή.

'Τσάντα' is feminine (η), so it needs 'μικρή'.

Match the noun with the correct phrase. Match A2

左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: all

This tests gender agreement across all three genders.

Complete the dialogue at the shoe store. dialogue_completion B1

Πωλητής: Σας αρέσουν τα παπούτσια; Πελάτης: Είναι ωραία, αλλά ______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: είναι πολύ μικρά

'Παπούτσια' is plural neuter, so 'μικρά' is the correct plural form.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

5 問

No, for a short time, use 'λίγο χρόνο' or 'σύντομο'.

Είναι πολύ μικρά (for neuter objects).

No, you can just say 'Είναι μικρό', but 'πολύ' adds emphasis.

You can say 'πολύ μικρό' or 'παραείναι μικρό'.

Yes, 'Το γατάκι είναι πολύ μικρό' is very common.

関連フレーズ

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Είναι πολύ μεγάλο

contrast

It is very big.

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Είναι πολύ κοντό

similar

It is very short.

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Είναι στενό

specialized form

It is tight/narrow.

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Είναι μια σταλιά

synonym

It's a tiny drop.

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