απλές λέξεις
aplés léxeis
The Greek phrase for "simple words" is απλές λέξεις (aplés léxeis).
This phrase refers to language that is easy to understand and avoids complex or technical vocabulary.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form απλές λέξεις is used for both the subject and the direct object of a sentence in the nominative and accusative cases. If you need to indicate possession or a relationship, use the genitive case form απλών λέξεων.
How do you pronounce it?
aplés léxeis
Did you know?
- The word λέξεις comes from a root that relates to the concept of 'picking' or 'choosing', suggesting that words are things one selects from a larger pool.
- Greek has a specific term for 'plain speaking' called παρρησία, which describes the courage to use απλές λέξεις when speaking truth to power.
- In Greek, a 'simple' person is often called απλός άνθρωπος, which can be a high compliment meaning they are sincere and without guile.
Examples in context
- Χρησιμοποίησε απλές λέξεις στην παρουσίασή σου.Chrisimopoiise aplés léxeis stin parousíasis sou.Use simple words in your presentation.
- Μιλάω με απλές λέξεις για να με καταλάβουν.Miláo me aplés léxeis gia na me katalávoun.I speak with simple words so they can understand me.
- Το βιβλίο αυτό χρησιμοποιεί μόνο απλές λέξεις.To vivlío aftó chrisimopoíei móno aplés léxeis.This book uses only simple words.
Example conversation
Nikos is asking Eleni for help understanding a difficult document.
- Νίκος NikosΕλένη, δεν καταλαβαίνω αυτό το κείμενο.Eléni, den katalavaíno aftó to keímeno.Eleni, I don't understand this text.
- Ελένη EleniΕίναι πολύ τεχνικό, έχεις δίκιο.Eínai polý technikó, écheis díkio.It is very technical, you are right.
- Νίκος NikosΜπορείς να μου το πεις με απλές λέξεις;Boréis na mou to peis me aplés léxeis?Can you tell it to me in simple words?
- Ελένη EleniΒέβαια, Νίκο, είναι πολύ εύκολο.Vévaiá, Níko, eínai polý eúkolo.Of course, Nikos, it is very easy.
