Significado
Asking for the subway location.
Contexto cultural
The Athens Metro is famous for its 'Museum Stations'. During construction, thousands of artifacts were found. Stations like Syntagma, Panepistimio, and Monastiraki display these finds behind glass walls. The Thessaloniki Metro has been under construction since 2006. It has become a symbol of delayed public works in Greek pop culture, often joked about in stand-up comedy and memes. When asking for directions, it is common for Greeks to not just point, but to walk with you for a few steps to ensure you are on the right path. This is part of 'Philoxenia' (hospitality). Strikes (apergies) are common in Athens. Always check the news or 'athenstransport.com' before asking where the metro is, as it might be closed for the day.
Look for the Blue M
In Athens, metro stations are marked by a distinct blue sign with a white 'M'. If you see it, you don't even need to ask!
Validate Your Ticket
Once you find the metro, remember to validate your ticket at the gates. Fines are heavy for 'free' riders.
Significado
Asking for the subway location.
Look for the Blue M
In Athens, metro stations are marked by a distinct blue sign with a white 'M'. If you see it, you don't even need to ask!
Validate Your Ticket
Once you find the metro, remember to validate your ticket at the gates. Fines are heavy for 'free' riders.
Use 'Συγγνώμη' First
Always start with 'Συγγνώμη' (Excuse me) to get a much friendlier response from locals.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing word to complete the question.
Πού ______ το μετρό;
'Είναι' is the third-person singular form of 'to be', used for 'it' (the metro).
Which is the correct way to ask for the metro politely?
How do you say 'Excuse me, where is the metro?'
This includes the polite 'Συγγνώμη' and the necessary article 'το'.
Match the Greek words to their English meanings.
Match the following:
Basic vocabulary matching.
Complete the dialogue.
Tourist: Συγγνώμη, πού είναι το μετρό; Local: Είναι ______ (straight ahead).
'Ευθεία' means straight ahead.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosΠού ______ το μετρό;
'Είναι' is the third-person singular form of 'to be', used for 'it' (the metro).
How do you say 'Excuse me, where is the metro?'
This includes the polite 'Συγγνώμη' and the necessary article 'το'.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
Basic vocabulary matching.
Tourist: Συγγνώμη, πού είναι το μετρό; Local: Είναι ______ (straight ahead).
'Ευθεία' means straight ahead.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, the word is the same, but only Athens currently has a fully functional system. Thessaloniki's is coming soon!
Most Greeks will understand you, but it's much better to use 'μετρό'. 'Subway' might be confused with the sandwich shop!
No, it usually runs from 5:30 AM to midnight, with extended hours (until 2 AM) on Friday and Saturday nights.
You can ask 'Πού είναι το μετρό για το αεροδρόμιο;'. Note that not all trains go to the airport.
No, 'μετρό' refers to the system. If you want stations, you'd say 'Πού είναι οι στάσεις του μετρό;'.
Generally, yes. Athens is quite safe, and people are used to helping tourists with directions.
The 'ηλεκτρικός' is Line 1 (Green). It is older and mostly above ground. The 'μετρό' usually refers to Lines 2 (Red) and 3 (Blue).
You can say 'Πού είναι ο πλησιέστερος σταθμός του μετρό;'.
No, Cyprus does not have a metro system. You would ask for the bus (λεωφορείο).
It is neutral. To be more formal, use 'Θα μπορούσατε να μου πείτε πού είναι...'.
Frases relacionadas
Πού είναι η στάση του λεωφορείου;
similarWhere is the bus stop?
Πόσο κάνει το εισιτήριο;
builds onHow much does the ticket cost?
Πού είναι ο ηλεκτρικός;
specialized formWhere is the electric (train)?
Είναι κοντά το μετρό;
similarIs the metro nearby?
