Έχω καλή επαφή με τη νέα συνεργάτιδά μου, και αυτό βοηθάει πολύ στη δουλειά.

I have good rapport with my new female coworker, and that helps a lot at work.

Breakdown of Έχω καλή επαφή με τη νέα συνεργάτιδά μου, και αυτό βοηθάει πολύ στη δουλειά.

• και: and
• η δουλειά: the work
• έχω: to have
• μου: my

Questions & Answers about Έχω καλή επαφή με τη νέα συνεργάτιδά μου, και αυτό βοηθάει πολύ στη δουλειά.

What does έχω καλή επαφή με mean here? Is it literal?

Not usually literal.
Έχω καλή επαφή με κάποιον/κάποια is a common way to say:

• I have a good connection with someone
• I get along well with someone
• I have good rapport with someone
• communication between us is good

So Έχω καλή επαφή με τη νέα συνεργάτιδά μου means more than just I am in contact with my new colleague. It suggests a positive working relationship.

Why is it καλή επαφή?

Because καλή has to agree with επαφή.

• επαφή = a feminine noun
• singular
• here it is the direct object of έχω

So the adjective also appears in the feminine singular accusative form:

• καλός = masculine
• καλή = feminine
• καλό = neuter

That is why you get καλή επαφή.

Why is there με before τη νέα συνεργάτιδά μου?

Because με means with, and in Greek it is followed by the accusative.

So:

• με = with
• τη νέα συνεργάτιδά μου = my new female colleague

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