Meaning
Asking for the location of a street.
Cultural Background
Greeks often use landmarks (like a specific church or a bakery) rather than street names when giving directions. In Athens, many streets have names that change as they pass through different neighborhoods, which can be confusing for learners. In island villages (Choras), streets are often unnamed or referred to by where they lead. Cypriot Greek might use 'στράτα' (strata) informally for road, though 'δρόμος' is still standard.
Add 'Συγγνώμη'
Always start with 'Συγγνώμη' (Excuse me) to sound polite to locals.
The Accent Matters
Don't forget the accent on 'Πού'. Without it, it means 'that' or 'which'.
Meaning
Asking for the location of a street.
Add 'Συγγνώμη'
Always start with 'Συγγνώμη' (Excuse me) to sound polite to locals.
The Accent Matters
Don't forget the accent on 'Πού'. Without it, it means 'that' or 'which'.
Body Language
Greeks use a lot of hand gestures when giving directions. Watch their hands!
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing verb.
Πού _______ ο δρόμος;
The verb 'είναι' (is) is needed to ask where something is located.
Choose the correct article for 'δρόμος'.
Πού είναι ___ δρόμος;
'Δρόμος' is a masculine singular noun, so it takes the article 'ο'.
Match the Greek words to their English meanings.
Match the following:
Basic vocabulary matching.
Complete the dialogue.
Πέτρος: Συγγνώμη. Μαρία: Παρακαλώ; Πέτρος: Πού είναι ο ________;
In the context of asking for directions, 'δρόμος' is the logical choice.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesΠού _______ ο δρόμος;
The verb 'είναι' (is) is needed to ask where something is located.
Πού είναι ___ δρόμος;
'Δρόμος' is a masculine singular noun, so it takes the article 'ο'.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Basic vocabulary matching.
Πέτρος: Συγγνώμη. Μαρία: Παρακαλώ; Πέτρος: Πού είναι ο ________;
In the context of asking for directions, 'δρόμος' is the logical choice.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsIt's better to use 'Πού είναι η οδός [Name];' for formal addresses, but 'δρόμος' is understood.
It is masculine: 'ο δρόμος'.
Use the plural: 'Πού είναι οι δρόμοι;'.
'Δρόμος' is common/spoken; 'οδός' is formal/written.
Yes, Greek requires the verb 'to be' in this question structure.
Yes, Greeks are generally very happy to help with directions.
You can say 'Πού είναι ο δρόμος για [Landmark]?' (Where is the road for...?).
Yes, when it means 'where' in a question.
Yes, though 'εθνική οδός' is the specific term for highway.
Πού είναι ο κεντρικός δρόμος;
Related Phrases
Ο κεντρικός δρόμος
specialized formThe main road
Ο μονόδρομος
specialized formOne-way street
Η οδός
synonymThe street (formal)
Το στενό
similarThe alley/narrow street
