Significado
Precise location.
Contexto cultural
Greeks are very visual and gestural. When saying 'Είναι ακριβώς εδώ,' expect a pointed finger or even a tap on the surface where the object is. In Cyprus, you might hear 'Εν ακριβώς δαμαί,' which is the local dialect version of the phrase. The phrase is often preserved even in 'Grenglish' households as a way to emphasize location during family gatherings. On Greek Instagram, 'Εδώ!' is a common caption for photos at famous landmarks like the Parthenon.
Use your hands!
Greek is a physical language. Pointing makes this phrase 100% more effective.
Don't say 'Right'!
Avoid using 'δεξιά' (right side) when you mean 'exactly'. Use 'ακριβώς'.
Significado
Precise location.
Use your hands!
Greek is a physical language. Pointing makes this phrase 100% more effective.
Don't say 'Right'!
Avoid using 'δεξιά' (right side) when you mean 'exactly'. Use 'ακριβώς'.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing word to say 'It is exactly here.'
Το κλειδί ______ ακριβώς εδώ.
We use the verb 'είναι' (to be) to describe location.
Which phrase means 'Exactly here'?
How do you say 'Exactly here' in Greek?
'Εδώ' means here, while 'τώρα' means now.
Complete the dialogue.
Α: Πού είναι το τηλέφωνό μου; Β: ______ ακριβώς εδώ, στο κρεβάτι.
We need the 3rd person singular 'είναι' for 'it'.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You found the restaurant you were looking for on the map.
This is the correct phrase for pointing out a location.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosΤο κλειδί ______ ακριβώς εδώ.
We use the verb 'είναι' (to be) to describe location.
How do you say 'Exactly here' in Greek?
'Εδώ' means here, while 'τώρα' means now.
Α: Πού είναι το τηλέφωνό μου; Β: ______ ακριβώς εδώ, στο κρεβάτι.
We need the 3rd person singular 'είναι' for 'it'.
You found the restaurant you were looking for on the map.
This is the correct phrase for pointing out a location.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, changing the word order is common for emphasis. It sounds like 'Right here it is!'
Yes, you can say 'Ο Γιάννης είναι ακριβώς εδώ' if you are pointing him out in a crowd.
'Εδώ πέρα' is slightly more informal and means 'over here.'
Use 'Είναι ακριβώς εκεί.'
Yes, it is perfectly neutral and polite for all situations.
Absolutely, especially when pointing to data or a specific point in a presentation.
Yes, it is the most common word for 'exactly' in almost all contexts.
You say 'ακριβώς το ίδιο'.
In Modern Greek, 'είναι' has become the universal form for 3rd person singular and plural 'to be'.
Yes! If someone makes a good point, you can just say 'Ακριβώς!' (Exactly!).
Frases relacionadas
Εδώ και τώρα
similarHere and now
Ακριβώς το ίδιο
builds onExactly the same
Εκεί ακριβώς
contrastExactly there
Πάνω-κάτω εδώ
contrastAround here
