Significado
Being able to decide between things.
Contexto cultural
Greeks value the 'parea' (group of friends) and often debate choices for hours. Having an 'επιλογή' is seen as a social catalyst for discussion. The word 'εκλογή' (election) is a sibling to 'επιλογή'. Greeks are very politically active, and the 'right to choose' is a hard-won democratic value. In a traditional taverna, the waiter might not give you a menu but tell you the 'επιλογές' of the day verbally. This is a sign of freshness. Young Greeks often use the English word 'option' or 'alternative' in a Greek-lish way, but 'επιλογή' remains the standard for formal and correct speech.
The 'No Choice' Rule
If you want to sound like a native when you are frustrated, say 'Δεν έχω επιλογή' (I have no choice) without the 'μια'. It sounds more absolute.
Gender Matters
Always remember 'επιλογή' is feminine. Using 'ένα' (neuter) is a very common beginner mistake that immediately marks you as a learner.
Significado
Being able to decide between things.
The 'No Choice' Rule
If you want to sound like a native when you are frustrated, say 'Δεν έχω επιλογή' (I have no choice) without the 'μια'. It sounds more absolute.
Gender Matters
Always remember 'επιλογή' is feminine. Using 'ένα' (neuter) is a very common beginner mistake that immediately marks you as a learner.
Politeness
When someone offers you something, saying 'Έχω μια επιλογή;' can be a polite way to ask if there are other options without being rude.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'έχω'.
Εμείς ________ μια επιλογή ανάμεσα σε δύο ταινίες.
'Εμείς' (we) requires the first person plural form 'έχουμε'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Pick the correct feminine form.
'Επιλογή' is a feminine noun, so it must use 'μια'.
Match the Greek phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
All pairs are correctly matched in the options provided.
Complete the dialogue.
Πέτρος: Θέλεις να πάμε για τρέξιμο ή στο γυμναστήριο; Μαρία: Χαίρομαι που ________.
Maria is expressing that she is glad to have the options presented to her.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosΕμείς ________ μια επιλογή ανάμεσα σε δύο ταινίες.
'Εμείς' (we) requires the first person plural form 'έχουμε'.
Pick the correct feminine form.
'Επιλογή' is a feminine noun, so it must use 'μια'.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
All pairs are correctly matched in the options provided.
Πέτρος: Θέλεις να πάμε για τρέξιμο ή στο γυμναστήριο; Μαρία: Χαίρομαι που ________.
Maria is expressing that she is glad to have the options presented to her.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, but it sounds a bit objectifying. For people, 'διάλεξα' (I chose) or 'επέλεξα' (I selected) is more common.
'Επιλογή' is a general choice. 'Εναλλακτική' is specifically an 'alternative' or a 'Plan B'.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Use the plural: 'Έχω πολλές επιλογές'.
Only if you want to say 'I have a preference'. It doesn't mean you have an option available.
In 'Έχω μια επιλογή', it means 'I have *an* option'. If you say 'Έχω επιλογή', it's more like 'I have choice' (general).
You say 'Η επιλογή είναι δική σου'.
The plural is 'επιλογές' (epiloges).
Yes, it's very professional to say 'Έχω μια επιλογή από διάφορες προτάσεις' (I have a choice of various proposals).
Not really. It specifically means you have the *possibility* to choose.
Frases relacionadas
Διαλέγω
builds onTo pick/choose (verb)
Εναλλακτική λύση
synonymAlternative solution
Προτίμηση
similarPreference
Απόφαση
contrastDecision
