A2 Expression محايد

δεν παίρνει αναβολή

it cannot be postponed

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المعنى

It must be done immediately.

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خلفية ثقافية

In Greek public services, deadlines are often strict. You will see this phrase on official websites regarding tax filings (TAXISnet) or social security documents. Greek parents use this phrase to instill a sense of urgency in children, especially regarding education or health, contrasting with the otherwise relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle. The term 'αναβολή' is a buzzword in Greek news because trials are frequently postponed. When a high-profile case 'δεν παίρνει αναβολή,' it is a major news headline. In the fast-paced startup scene in Athens, this phrase is used to signal 'crunch time' or critical milestones.

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Use it for emphasis

If you want to sound like a native speaker who is serious about a deadline, use this instead of just saying 'τώρα'.

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Don't use for people

Remember, the subject is the task, not the person. You can't say 'You don't take a postponement'.

المعنى

It must be done immediately.

💡

Use it for emphasis

If you want to sound like a native speaker who is serious about a deadline, use this instead of just saying 'τώρα'.

⚠️

Don't use for people

Remember, the subject is the task, not the person. You can't say 'You don't take a postponement'.

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The 'Sikhoni' swap

Switch 'παίρνει' with 'σηκώνει' (sikhoni) to sound even more fluent and emphatic.

اختبر نفسك

Fill in the missing word to complete the idiom.

Η προθεσμία για το διαβατήριο λήγει σήμερα, δεν _______ αναβολή.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: παίρνει

The correct verb for this idiom is 'παίρνει'.

In which situation is it MOST appropriate to use 'δεν παίρνει αναβολή'?

Choose the correct context:

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: You have a flat tire on the highway and need to get home.

This phrase is for urgent situations that cannot be delayed.

Complete the dialogue naturally.

Μαρία: 'Πότε θα πας στον οδοντίατρο;' Κώστας: 'Σήμερα το απόγευμα. Ο πόνος είναι φοβερός και _______.'

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: δεν παίρνει αναβολή

Severe pain indicates an urgent situation where delay is not an option.

🎉 النتيجة: /3

وسائل تعلم بصرية

When to use 'Δεν παίρνει αναβολή'

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Work

  • • Deadlines
  • • Reports
  • • Meetings
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Health

  • • Doctor visits
  • • Surgery
  • • Medicine
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Admin

  • • Taxes
  • • Visas
  • • Bills

بنك التمارين

3 تمارين
Fill in the missing word to complete the idiom. Fill Blank A2

Η προθεσμία για το διαβατήριο λήγει σήμερα, δεν _______ αναβολή.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: παίρνει

The correct verb for this idiom is 'παίρνει'.

In which situation is it MOST appropriate to use 'δεν παίρνει αναβολή'? situation_matching A2

Choose the correct context:

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: You have a flat tire on the highway and need to get home.

This phrase is for urgent situations that cannot be delayed.

Complete the dialogue naturally. dialogue_completion B1

Μαρία: 'Πότε θα πας στον οδοντίατρο;' Κώστας: 'Σήμερα το απόγευμα. Ο πόνος είναι φοβερός και _______.'

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: δεν παίρνει αναβολή

Severe pain indicates an urgent situation where delay is not an option.

🎉 النتيجة: /3

الأسئلة الشائعة

4 أسئلة

It is neutral. It's not rude, but it is firm. Use it when you need to be clear about urgency.

Yes: 'Δεν έπαιρνε αναβολή' (It couldn't be delayed).

'Αναβολή' is a planned postponement. 'Καθυστέρηση' is just being late.

Only if you want to sound very intense! Usually, it's for more serious matters.

عبارات ذات صلة

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δεν σηκώνει αναβολή

similar

It doesn't bear/tolerate delay.

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δεν επιδέχεται αναβολή

specialized form

It does not admit of postponement.

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είναι επείγον

synonym

It is urgent.

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στο παρά πέντε

builds on

At the last minute.

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