Significado
To affect something.
Contexto cultural
The concept of 'Meso' (μέσο) is a specific type of influence where one uses personal connections to bypass bureaucracy. In Cyprus, 'επιρροή' is often discussed in the context of the island's history and the influence of various conquerors on the local dialect. Philosophers like Plato discussed 'επιρροή' as a form of 'mimesis' (imitation), where students take on the character of their teachers. In Greek communities abroad (USA, Australia), 'επιρροή' refers to the effort to maintain Greek culture and language in a foreign environment.
Use Adjectives
Always pair 'επιρροή' with an adjective like 'θετική' or 'αρνητική' to sound more natural.
Preposition Alert
Never forget the 'σε'. Saying 'έχω επιρροή κάποιον' is a major grammatical error.
Significado
To affect something.
Use Adjectives
Always pair 'επιρροή' with an adjective like 'θετική' or 'αρνητική' to sound more natural.
Preposition Alert
Never forget the 'σε'. Saying 'έχω επιρροή κάποιον' is a major grammatical error.
Formal Writing
In essays, replace 'έχω' with 'ασκώ' to instantly boost your CEFR level score.
The 'Influencer' term
While 'ινφλουένσερ' is used, using 'άτομο με επιρροή' sounds much more sophisticated in Greek.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct preposition and article.
Ο πατέρας μου έχει μεγάλη επιρροή ___ (εμένα).
We use 'σε' + the personal pronoun 'μένα' for emphasis.
Which sentence is the most formal?
Select the formal version of 'He has influence'.
'Ασκώ' (to exercise) is the standard formal verb for influence.
Match the adjective with the type of influence.
Adjective Matching
These are common collocations with 'επιρροή'.
Complete the dialogue.
Α: Γιατί τον ακούς πάντα; Β: Γιατί ____ πάνω μου.
The standard phrase is 'έχω επιρροή'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Επιρροή vs. Επίδραση
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosΟ πατέρας μου έχει μεγάλη επιρροή ___ (εμένα).
We use 'σε' + the personal pronoun 'μένα' for emphasis.
Select the formal version of 'He has influence'.
'Ασκώ' (to exercise) is the standard formal verb for influence.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
These are common collocations with 'επιρροή'.
Α: Γιατί τον ακούς πάντα; Β: Γιατί ____ πάνω μου.
The standard phrase is 'έχω επιρροή'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNo, for weather or physical forces, use 'επίδραση' or 'επήρεια'.
The version with 'μια' is slightly more specific, often used when you are about to describe a *particular* kind of influence.
There isn't a single word, but you could say 'έλλειψη επιρροής' (lack of influence) or 'ασήμαντος' (insignificant).
Use 'υπό την επήρεια αλκοόλ'. Note the slight spelling change to 'επήρεια'.
Both! A book, a movie, or even a historical event can have 'επιρροή'.
No, it is neutral. You must specify 'θετική' or 'αρνητική'.
The verb is 'επηρεάζω' (to influence).
Yes, very often to describe market share or leadership clout.
Yes, the object of the preposition 'σε' must be in the Accusative case.
Yes, it is in the top 500 most useful words for B2 learners.
Frases relacionadas
ασκώ επιρροή
specialized formTo exercise influence
έχω αντίκτυπο
similarTo have an impact
υπό την επήρεια
builds onUnder the influence (usually of substances)
κύρος
similarPrestige/Authority
εξουσία
contrastPower/Authority
