Significado
An indication of something.
Contexto cultural
In Greek TV debates, pundits use 'αποτελεί ένδειξη' to sound authoritative yet avoid being sued for libel. It's a linguistic shield. Greek patients often expect doctors to read 'ενδείξεις' from their appearance before even doing tests, valuing the 'clinical eye'. While 'ένδειξη' is for logic, 'σημάδι' is for the 'evil eye' (mati). You'll never hear a priest call something an 'ένδειξη' of God; it's always a 'σημάδι'. Greek students are taught to use 'ένδειξη' to introduce their hypotheses in essays, reflecting the Socratic method of building from observations.
The 'That' Connection
Always remember that 'ένδειξη' loves the word 'ότι' (that). It's the easiest way to build a complex sentence.
Gender Trap
Don't say 'ένας ένδειξη'. It's feminine! Use 'μια'.
Significado
An indication of something.
The 'That' Connection
Always remember that 'ένδειξη' loves the word 'ότι' (that). It's the easiest way to build a complex sentence.
Gender Trap
Don't say 'ένας ένδειξη'. It's feminine! Use 'μια'.
Sound Like a Native
Use 'αποτελεί ένδειξη' in emails to your Greek colleagues. It makes you sound very professional.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct form of the article and the noun.
Ο πυρετός είναι ____ ________ λοίμωξης.
'Ένδειξη' is feminine, so it needs 'μια'.
Choose the most appropriate word for a scientific context.
Η αύξηση της θερμοκρασίας ________ ένδειξη κλιματικής αλλαγής.
'Αποτελεί' is the formal verb used in scientific and journalistic contexts.
Match the sign to what it is an 'ένδειξη' of.
1. Μαύρα σύννεφα, 2. Πλατύ χαμόγελο, 3. Άδειο ψυγείο
Clouds indicate rain, smiles indicate joy, and an empty fridge indicates hunger.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
Α: Γιατί δεν μιλάει ο Γιάννης; Β: Η σιωπή του είναι μια ________ ότι είναι θυμωμένος.
In social interpretation, we use 'ένδειξη' (indication) rather than 'απόδειξη' (proof) or 'πινακίδα' (signboard).
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosΟ πυρετός είναι ____ ________ λοίμωξης.
'Ένδειξη' is feminine, so it needs 'μια'.
Η αύξηση της θερμοκρασίας ________ ένδειξη κλιματικής αλλαγής.
'Αποτελεί' is the formal verb used in scientific and journalistic contexts.
1. Μαύρα σύννεφα, 2. Πλατύ χαμόγελο, 3. Άδειο ψυγείο
Clouds indicate rain, smiles indicate joy, and an empty fridge indicates hunger.
Α: Γιατί δεν μιλάει ο Γιάννης; Β: Η σιωπή του είναι μια ________ ότι είναι θυμωμένος.
In social interpretation, we use 'ένδειξη' (indication) rather than 'απόδειξη' (proof) or 'πινακίδα' (signboard).
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNo, that's a 'πινακίδα'. 'Ένδειξη' is for abstract signs or evidence.
Both are possible, but 'ένδειξη ότι' (indication that...) or just the genitive case are more common.
It's neutral. It's safe to use with friends and in the office.
The plural is 'ενδείξεις' (en-thee-ksees).
Yes, 'σημάδι' is more common in casual conversation, especially for 'signs from the universe'.
Use 'μια σαφής ένδειξη'.
Yes, it's the standard word for data points or symptoms in Greek science.
Yes, in a logical sense, but for a 'hint' in a game, 'βοήθεια' or 'στοιχείο' is better.
Yes, always. 'Η ένδειξη', 'μια ένδειξη'.
'Σύμπτωμα' is strictly medical. 'Ένδειξη' is broader.
Frases relacionadas
αποτελεί ένδειξη
specialized formconstitutes an indication
είναι σημάδι
similarit is a sign
είναι απόδειξη
contrastit is proof
δείχνει ότι
builds onit shows that
