المعنى
Used when summarizing a situation or justifying a point of view.
خلفية ثقافية
In Greek families, 'Στο κάτω κάτω' is often used by parents to end a debate with children, or by children to defend their choices against parental pressure. It signals that the speaker has reached their limit of explanation. Cafes are the primary arena for 'Στο κάτω κάτω.' You'll hear it in political discussions or sports debates as a way to simplify complex issues into a single 'truth.' In Cyprus, the phrase is used similarly, but you might also hear 'Στο κάτω της γραφής' without the second 'κάτω' in some dialects, though the standard form is widely understood. Greek-Americans or Greek-Australians often preserve this phrase even if their Greek is rusty, as it perfectly captures the 'bottom line' mentality of English-speaking cultures while maintaining a Greek emotional core.
The 'Closer' Technique
Use this phrase at the very end of your sentence to give it more punch. 'Δεν πειράζει, στο κάτω κάτω!'
Don't Overuse
If you use it in every sentence, you might sound overly defensive or argumentative.
المعنى
Used when summarizing a situation or justifying a point of view.
The 'Closer' Technique
Use this phrase at the very end of your sentence to give it more punch. 'Δεν πειράζει, στο κάτω κάτω!'
Don't Overuse
If you use it in every sentence, you might sound overly defensive or argumentative.
The 'TIS GRAFIS' boost
Add 'της γραφής' (tis grafis) at the end to sound more like a native speaker who is making a very firm point.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the missing phrase to justify why you are tired.
Δούλευα δέκα ώρες σήμερα. ____ ____ ____, δικαιούμαι λίγη ξεκούραση.
You are providing a final justification for needing rest.
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly in a figurative sense?
Select the correct sentence:
This sentence uses the phrase to state a fundamental truth (After all, health is the most important).
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
A: Γιατί αγόρασες τόσο ακριβό κινητό; B: ________________
The speaker is justifying a purchase by stating their desire as the ultimate reason.
Match the Greek phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are common Greek adverbial phrases using repetition.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينΔούλευα δέκα ώρες σήμερα. ____ ____ ____, δικαιούμαι λίγη ξεκούραση.
You are providing a final justification for needing rest.
Select the correct sentence:
This sentence uses the phrase to state a fundamental truth (After all, health is the most important).
A: Γιατί αγόρασες τόσο ακριβό κινητό; B: ________________
The speaker is justifying a purchase by stating their desire as the ultimate reason.
طابق كل عنصر على اليسار مع زوجه على اليمين:
These are common Greek adverbial phrases using repetition.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
3 أسئلةNot inherently, but it can be if your tone is aggressive. It's mostly used to simplify things, which can sometimes feel dismissive.
It's better to use 'Σε τελευταία ανάλυση' or 'Εν κατακλείδι' in formal academic writing.
Literally 'of the writing,' but in this phrase, it just adds emphasis, like saying 'at the very, very end of the day.'
عبارات ذات صلة
Τελικά
similarFinally / Eventually
Σε τελευταία ανάλυση
synonymIn the final analysis
Εν πάση περιπτώσει
similarIn any case / Anyway
Όπως και να 'χει
similarBe that as it may
