Τί χαρακτήρας είσαι; What’s your character?
Positive traits
| αισιόδοξος | optimistic |
| θαραλλέος | courageous |
| δυναμικός | assertive |
| δραστήριος | active |
| ταπεινός | humble |
| διακριτικός | considerate |
| ευγενικός | polite |
Negative traits
| απαισιόδοξος | pessimist |
| δειλός | coward |
| νωθρός | sluggish/ lazy |
| αυτάρεσκος | smug |
| αδιάκριτος | indiscreet |
| επιθετικός | aggressive |
| εγωιστής | egoist |
Activity: Describe your partner’s character using some traits above. Start with the phrase Έχω την γνώμη ότι ο/η …….. είναι meaning I have the opinion that…. You can also use the following adverbs to give emphasis:
πολύ= very, λίγο= a little, καθόλου= not at all, αρκετά= enough, εξαιρετικά=especially, σχετικά= relatively
Try to make more complex sentences using the following connecting words: Παρόλο που =Although, Όμως=however, Αντίθετα=By contrast, Αλλά= but
Example: Ο Γιάννης δεν είναι καθόλου νωθρός. Αντίθετα, είναι εξαιρετικά δραστήριος.
John isn’t lazy at all. By contrast, he is especially active.
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