Bedeutung
Being truthful in conversation
Kultureller Hintergrund
Honesty is often accompanied by intense eye contact. Avoiding eye contact while saying 'μιλώ ειλικρινά' might make the speaker seem untrustworthy. In Cyprus, the dialect might use 'μιλάω καθαρά' (I speak clearly/cleanly) in similar contexts to mean honesty. Second-generation Greeks often use 'Honestly' in English but switch to 'Ειλικρινά' when the conversation becomes emotional or relates to family values. In Greek business, 'μιλώ ειλικρινά' is often used to build a 'personal' bridge before discussing hard numbers or contracts.
The 'Sunlight' Trick
If you forget the word, remember the sun. 'Eili' sounds like 'helios' (sun). Honest words are bright!
Don't Overuse
If you say 'μιλώ ειλικρινά' every two sentences, people might start to think you are actually lying.
Bedeutung
Being truthful in conversation
The 'Sunlight' Trick
If you forget the word, remember the sun. 'Eili' sounds like 'helios' (sun). Honest words are bright!
Don't Overuse
If you say 'μιλώ ειλικρινά' every two sentences, people might start to think you are actually lying.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the adverb.
Θέλω να σου μιλήσω ________ (honestly).
We need the adverb 'ειλικρινά' to modify the verb 'μιλήσω'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'Honestly, I don't know'?
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'Ειλικρινά' is the standard adverb used at the start of a sentence for this meaning.
Complete the dialogue with the appropriate phrase.
Πέτρος: Σου αρέσει το δώρο μου; Άννα: ________, είναι το πιο ωραίο δώρο που πήρα ποτέ!
'Ειλικρινά' acts as a sentence modifier here to emphasize her sincerity.
Match the phrase to the situation.
1. Μιλώ ειλικρινά 2. Μιλάω στα ίσια 3. Μιλάω έξω από τα δόντια
'Μιλώ ειλικρινά' is neutral/formal, 'στα ίσια' is casual, and 'έξω από τα δόντια' is blunt.
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenΘέλω να σου μιλήσω ________ (honestly).
We need the adverb 'ειλικρινά' to modify the verb 'μιλήσω'.
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'Ειλικρινά' is the standard adverb used at the start of a sentence for this meaning.
Πέτρος: Σου αρέσει το δώρο μου; Άννα: ________, είναι το πιο ωραίο δώρο που πήρα ποτέ!
'Ειλικρινά' acts as a sentence modifier here to emphasize her sincerity.
1. Μιλώ ειλικρινά 2. Μιλάω στα ίσια 3. Μιλάω έξω από τα δόντια
'Μιλώ ειλικρινά' is neutral/formal, 'στα ίσια' is casual, and 'έξω από τα δόντια' is blunt.
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
3 Fragen'Μιλάω' is more common in daily life. 'Μιλώ' is slightly more formal or literary. Both are correct.
Yes, it's very common in emails to express sincerity, especially when apologizing or explaining a delay.
'Ειλικρινά' is an adverb (honestly). 'Αλήθεια' is a noun (truth) or can be used as an exclamation (Really?).
Verwandte Redewendungen
λέω την αλήθεια
synonymto tell the truth
μιλάω στα ίσια
similarto speak straight/level
μιλάω έξω από τα δόντια
specialized formto speak bluntly
κρύβω λόγια
contrastto hide words
