Significado
A young person.
Contexto cultural
Children are often called 'the light of the house'. A 'μικρό παιδί' is rarely left with a babysitter; usually, grandparents or aunts step in. Baptism is a major event for a 'μικρό παιδί', usually occurring around age one. It's a massive social gathering. Many Greek lullabies (nanourismata) mention the 'μικρό παιδί' and wish for it to grow up to be strong and wise. Due to the economic crisis, many 'children' stay at home longer, leading to the humorous use of 'μικρό παιδί' for 30-year-olds.
The Neuter Rule
Always remember that 'paidi' is neuter. This is the golden rule for Greek learners.
The 'Delta' Sound
Don't pronounce the 'δ' in 'paidi' like a hard English 'D'. It's a soft 'th' sound.
Significado
A young person.
The Neuter Rule
Always remember that 'paidi' is neuter. This is the golden rule for Greek learners.
The 'Delta' Sound
Don't pronounce the 'δ' in 'paidi' like a hard English 'D'. It's a soft 'th' sound.
Nostalgia Hook
Master the phrase 'Όταν ήμουν μικρό παιδί'—it's the perfect way to start any conversation about your life.
Complimenting
If you see a cute child, you can say 'Τι γλυκό μικρό παιδί!' (What a sweet little child!).
Teste-se
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'μικρός'.
Το _____ παιδί παίζει με την μπάλα.
Because 'παιδί' is neuter, we use the neuter form 'μικρό'.
Which sentence means 'When I was a little kid'?
Select the correct translation:
'Ήμουν' is the past tense of 'to be'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to tell a friend they are being immature.
In this context, it's used figuratively to mean 'immature'.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Recursos visuais
Gender Agreement
Banco de exercicios
3 exerciciosΤο _____ παιδί παίζει με την μπάλα.
Because 'παιδί' is neuter, we use the neuter form 'μικρό'.
Select the correct translation:
'Ήμουν' is the past tense of 'to be'.
You want to tell a friend they are being immature.
In this context, it's used figuratively to mean 'immature'.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Perguntas frequentes
8 perguntasYes! Grammatically, 'παιδί' is neuter, so it covers both boys and girls.
It can be. It implies they are being immature. Use it only with friends as a joke.
The plural is 'μικρά παιδιά' (mikrá paidiá).
You say 'Έχω ένα μικρό παιδί'.
'Παιδάκι' is a diminutive. It's more affectionate and usually implies the child is very young.
Usually around age 10-12, or whenever they start acting more independent.
Not always. In phrases like 'είμαι μικρό παιδί' (I am a little child), you can omit it.
'Νήπιο' is specifically a toddler or preschooler (ages 2-5). 'Μικρό παιδί' is more general.
Frases relacionadas
Μικρό παιδάκι
similarA very little child
Μεγάλο παιδί
contrastA big kid / adult
Βρέφος
specialized formInfant
Πιτσιρίκος
informalKiddo / little rascal
Νήπιο
specialized formToddler / Preschooler
