Ενημερώνω τους γονείς μου για το ταξίδι μου στην Ελλάδα.

my

Breakdown of Ενημερώνω τους γονείς μου για το ταξίδι μου στην Ελλάδα.

• σε: to
• για: about
• το ταξίδι: the trip

Questions & Answers about Ενημερώνω τους γονείς μου για το ταξίδι μου στην Ελλάδα.

Why is it ενημερώνω and not something like πληροφορώ or just λέω? What nuance does ενημερώνω have?

All three verbs can be translated as “tell / inform,” but they’re not used in the same way.

• ενημερώνω = to inform, to update (someone), usually about news, plans, changes, or practical information.

  • It often implies giving someone the necessary or latest information.
  • In many contexts it feels a bit more “proper” or neutral/formal than just “tell.”

• πληροφορώ = to inform (formally), often more official, bureaucratic, or written.

  • You’re more likely to see it in announcements, official letters, etc.

• λέω = to say / to tell, very general and everyday.

  • It doesn’t specifically mean “to inform” in the sense of “update with information.”

So Ενημερώνω τους γονείς μου για το ταξίδι μου is very natural for: > I inform / I update my parents about my trip.

If you said Λέω στους γονείς μου για το ταξίδι μου, it would sound more like: > I tell my parents about my trip.

Still correct, just less focused on the idea of “updating/informing” and more on the act of telling.

Why is it τους γονείς μου and not οι γονείς μου?