المعنى
Enjoying the presence of friends or family.
خلفية ثقافية
Greeks can sit for hours over a single coffee. This is not about the caffeine; it is about the 'parea'. Saying 'έχω καλή παρέα' is the ultimate justification for spending three hours at a cafe. The Sunday meal is a cornerstone of Greek life. It is often loud and chaotic, but the presence of the extended family is the definition of 'kali parea'. Greek hosts feel a social obligation to ensure their guests 'have good company'. They will often introduce strangers to each other specifically to create a 'parea'. In the islands, especially during summer festivals (panigiria), the whole village becomes one big 'parea'. The phrase expands to include even strangers dancing together.
The 'Very' Rule
If you want to say 'very good company', use 'πολύ καλή παρέα'. Don't change 'πολύ' to 'πολλή'!
Gender Agreement
Always keep 'καλή' feminine. Even if the group is all men, the word 'παρέα' remains feminine.
المعنى
Enjoying the presence of friends or family.
The 'Very' Rule
If you want to say 'very good company', use 'πολύ καλή παρέα'. Don't change 'πολύ' to 'πολλή'!
Gender Agreement
Always keep 'καλή' feminine. Even if the group is all men, the word 'παρέα' remains feminine.
Complimenting the Host
Telling a host 'Είχαμε καλή παρέα' is one of the best compliments you can give in Greece.
Social Media
Use the hashtag #kali_parea on Instagram to see how Greeks use this phrase in real life.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'έχω' and the adjective 'καλή'.
Χθες το βράδυ στο πάρτι, εμείς _______ _______ παρέα.
We need the past tense for 'we' (είχαμε) and the feminine adjective (καλή) to match 'παρέα'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I am enjoying my time with you'?
Πώς θα το πεις στον φίλο σου;
'Έχω καλή παρέα' is the standard idiomatic expression.
Complete the dialogue.
Μαρία: Πώς πέρασες στην εκδρομή; Γιάννης: Πολύ ωραία! ________.
Giannis is explaining why he had a good time (because of the company).
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are reading a great book and feel happy.
This is a common metaphorical use of the phrase.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Who can be 'Kali Parea'?
People
- • Friends
- • Family
- • Partner
Others
- • Pets
- • Books
- • Music
Parea vs. Etaireia
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينΧθες το βράδυ στο πάρτι, εμείς _______ _______ παρέα.
We need the past tense for 'we' (είχαμε) and the feminine adjective (καλή) to match 'παρέα'.
Πώς θα το πεις στον φίλο σου;
'Έχω καλή παρέα' is the standard idiomatic expression.
Μαρία: Πώς πέρασες στην εκδρομή; Γιάννης: Πολύ ωραία! ________.
Giannis is explaining why he had a good time (because of the company).
Situation: You are reading a great book and feel happy.
This is a common metaphorical use of the phrase.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
14 أسئلةIt's better to avoid it. Use 'εποικοδομητική συνάντηση' (constructive meeting) instead, unless the meeting has turned into a social dinner.
No, it can be family, colleagues, or even a pet. It refers to anyone you are spending time with.
'Φίλοι' are the individuals (friends). 'Παρέα' is the group or the act of being together.
You say 'Ψάχνω για παρέα'.
It is neutral. You can use it in almost any social situation.
No, it must be 'κακή παρέα' (feminine). But usually, Greeks just say 'δεν είχα καλή παρέα'.
Often, yes, as social life in Greece involves food and drink, but it's not strictly required.
Yes! 'Ο σκύλος μου είναι καλή παρέα' is very common.
It still works perfectly. 'Έχω καλή παρέα' can refer to one person or twenty.
You can say 'παρέες', but 'έχω καλή παρέα' is almost always used in the singular to describe the current group.
Use the past tense: 'Είχα καλή παρέα'.
Yes, it is equally common in Cyprus, though the accent may differ.
Yes, if you are with people you dislike, you might say 'Ωραία παρέα έχω...' with a sarcastic tone.
'Καλή' (good) is #1, followed by 'ευχάριστη' (pleasant) and 'μεγάλη' (big).
عبارات ذات صلة
κρατάω παρέα
similarTo keep someone company
κάνω παρέα
similarTo hang out / be friends with
καλή συντροφιά
synonymGood companionship
είμαι μόνος
contrastI am alone
βγαίνω έξω
builds onTo go out
