Learn Hardcore Greek: Σήμερα έχω λίγη ζάλη όταν σηκώνομαι πολύ γρήγορα από την καρέκλα. - Today I feel a little dizzy when I get up too quickly from the chair.

Breakdown of Σήμερα έχω λίγη ζάλη όταν σηκώνομαι πολύ γρήγορα από την καρέκλα.

Why is it λίγη ζάλη and not λίγο ζάλη?

Because ζάλη is a feminine noun, and λίγος must agree with it.

The forms are:

So:

This is a very common thing English speakers need to get used to in Greek: adjectives change form to match the noun.

Why do Greeks say έχω ζάλη instead of using to be, like in English?

Greek often uses έχω + a noun for physical symptoms or conditions.

Very common examples:

So έχω λίγη ζάλη is a natural Greek way to describe the symptom.

English often uses I feel..., but Greek frequently prefers I have... with symptom nouns.

Could I also say ζαλίζομαι here?