Significado
Something done regularly.
Contexto cultural
Drinking coffee is more than a habit; it's a social ritual. Saying 'είναι μια συνήθεια' about your afternoon coffee implies a connection to a wider social fabric. The evening stroll (volta) is a common 'συνήθεια' in Greek towns. It's a time for people to see and be seen. Offering a treat (glyko tou koutaliou) to guests is a 'συνήθεια' that reflects the deep-rooted value of hospitality. The afternoon nap is a 'συνήθεια' that is slowly fading in big cities but remains strong in villages and islands.
Add Adjectives
Always try to add an adjective like 'καλή' or 'κακή' to sound more like a native speaker.
Gender Alert
Don't forget that 'συνήθεια' is feminine. Using 'ένα' is a very common beginner mistake.
Significado
Something done regularly.
Add Adjectives
Always try to add an adjective like 'καλή' or 'κακή' to sound more like a native speaker.
Gender Alert
Don't forget that 'συνήθεια' is feminine. Using 'ένα' is a very common beginner mistake.
The 'Force of Habit'
Use 'από συνήθεια' (out of habit) when you do something without thinking. It's a very natural-sounding phrase.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing article and noun.
Το να πίνω νερό το πρωί είναι ______ ______.
'Συνήθεια' is feminine, so it requires 'μια'.
Which sentence is correct for a personal routine?
Πάντα κοιμάμαι στις 10.
'Συνήθεια' is for personal routines; 'έθιμο' is for cultural traditions.
Complete the dialogue.
— Γιατί τρως τόσο γρήγορα; — Συγγνώμη, ______ ______ ______.
The speaker is explaining a repetitive behavior.
Match the adjective with the phrase.
Match the Greek to English.
These are common modifiers for the phrase.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Types of Συνήθειες
Good
- • Gym
- • Reading
- • Water
Bad
- • Smoking
- • Lateness
- • Junk food
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosΤο να πίνω νερό το πρωί είναι ______ ______.
'Συνήθεια' is feminine, so it requires 'μια'.
Πάντα κοιμάμαι στις 10.
'Συνήθεια' is for personal routines; 'έθιμο' is for cultural traditions.
— Γιατί τρως τόσο γρήγορα; — Συγγνώμη, ______ ______ ______.
The speaker is explaining a repetitive behavior.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
These are common modifiers for the phrase.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
5 perguntasYes, you can say 'Το κάπνισμα είναι μια κακή συνήθεια.' It is very common.
Both are correct. 'Μια' is more common in speech, while 'μία' is slightly more emphatic or formal.
The plural is 'συνήθειες'. For example: 'Έχω πολλές κακές συνήθειες.'
No, use 'έθιμο' for cultural or national traditions.
You can say 'Έχω τη συνήθεια να...' followed by a verb.
Frases relacionadas
Συνηθίζω να...
builds onI am used to / I usually...
Έθιμο
contrastCultural custom
Ρουτίνα
similarRoutine
Εθισμός
specialized formAddiction
