It’s possible to describe and comment simply but effectively by using είμαι I am, είναι he/she is etc. and certain adjectives that are similar in English and Greek.
–ic/-ical ικός-ική-ικό
- Είμαι αλλεργικός στο σιτάρι. Ι’m allergic to wheat
- Eίναι ασθματική. She is asthmatic
- Είναι φανταστικό! It’s fantastic!
- Είναι πρακτική λύση. It’s a practical solution.
- Είστε πολύ συμπαθητικός! You are very nice! (Note the different meaning from the English sympathetic)
- Είναι τουριστικό μέρος. It’s a tourist(ic) place.
- Eίναι πολιτικό θέμα. It’s a political issue.
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