Significado
Wanting something to happen.
Contexto cultural
It is a common belief that if a pregnant woman's 'επιθυμία' is not met, the baby will have a 'simadi' (mark). Hosts take great pride in fulfilling the 'επιθυμίες' of their guests as a sign of respect. In Greek Orthodoxy, 'επιθυμία' is often contrasted with 'agape' (selfless love). Young Greeks use the phrase to express 'vibes' or longings for travel and summer.
The 'Mou Irthe' trick
Add 'Μου ήρθε' (It came to me) before the phrase to sound 100% like a native when describing a sudden craving.
Don't over-formalize
Don't use 'επιθυμώ' (the verb) with your friends. It sounds like you're a 19th-century poet. Stick to 'Έχω μια επιθυμία'.
Significado
Wanting something to happen.
The 'Mou Irthe' trick
Add 'Μου ήρθε' (It came to me) before the phrase to sound 100% like a native when describing a sudden craving.
Don't over-formalize
Don't use 'επιθυμώ' (the verb) with your friends. It sounds like you're a 19th-century poet. Stick to 'Έχω μια επιθυμία'.
The Birthday Wish
When blowing out candles, Greeks say 'Κάνε μια ευχή', but the thing you wish for is your 'επιθυμία'.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct preposition (για or να).
Έχω μια επιθυμία ___ φάω παγωτό.
We use 'να' because it is followed by a verb (φάω).
Which sentence is more polite in a restaurant?
How would you ask for a dessert politely?
'Έχω μια επιθυμία' is a softer, more polite way to express a want.
Match the Greek phrase to its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are standard translations of the phrase variations.
Complete the dialogue.
Μαρία: Τι θέλεις να κάνουμε το βράδυ; Γιάννης: Έχω μια επιθυμία ___ πάμε για χορό.
Again, 'να' is used before the verb 'πάμε'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Θέλω vs. Έχω μια επιθυμία
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosΈχω μια επιθυμία ___ φάω παγωτό.
We use 'να' because it is followed by a verb (φάω).
How would you ask for a dessert politely?
'Έχω μια επιθυμία' is a softer, more polite way to express a want.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
These are standard translations of the phrase variations.
Μαρία: Τι θέλεις να κάνουμε το βράδυ; Γιάννης: Έχω μια επιθυμία ___ πάμε για χορό.
Again, 'να' is used before the verb 'πάμε'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNot exactly. 'Θέλω' is 'I want'. 'Επιθυμία' is 'desire'. It's more formal and emotional.
Yes, it is the standard clinical and literary term for it, though 'πόθος' is more poetic.
Because 'επιθυμία' is a countable noun in Greek. You have 'a' desire.
Yes, but 'Έχω την επιθυμία να...' sounds more complete and natural.
Yes, to express preferences or goals politely. 'Επιθυμία της διοίκησης είναι...'
The plural is 'επιθυμίες'. 'Έχω πολλές επιθυμίες' (I have many desires).
Δεν έχω καμία επιθυμία.
Extremely. Greek music is full of 'επιθυμίες' and 'πόθους'.
Yes, 'Έχω την επιθυμία να εργαστώ...' is a great way to start a cover letter.
'Επιθυμία' is what you want; 'ελπίδα' is the hope that you will get it.
Frases relacionadas
Έχω όρεξη
similarI have an appetite / I am in the mood
Λαχταρώ
builds onI yearn / I crave intensely
Μου ήρθε μια ιδέα
similarI just got an idea
Κατά βάθος θέλω
similarDeep down I want
