المعنى
Signaling completion.
خلفية ثقافية
In Greece, plates are often shared (meze style). Saying 'Τελειώσαμε' is a collective decision that no one wants more food from the common plates. Greeks are known for being passionate. 'Τελειώσαμε' in an argument is a 'power move' to end the discussion and assert control. The phrase 'Τελειώσαμε για σήμερα' is a sacred declaration in Greek offices, often followed by an immediate shift to social talk. A host might ask 'Τελειώσατε;' with concern, making sure you didn't stop eating because you were shy, but because you are truly full.
The Restaurant Signal
Saying 'Τελειώσαμε' while making a writing motion in the air is the universal Greek sign for 'Check, please!'
Avoid 'Eimai Done'
Never say 'Είμαι τελειωμένος' to mean you finished a task. It sounds like you are dying or bankrupt.
المعنى
Signaling completion.
The Restaurant Signal
Saying 'Τελειώσαμε' while making a writing motion in the air is the universal Greek sign for 'Check, please!'
Avoid 'Eimai Done'
Never say 'Είμαι τελειωμένος' to mean you finished a task. It sounds like you are dying or bankrupt.
The Emphatic 'We'
Greeks often use 'we' to include the listener in the success of a task, even if the listener just watched.
Adding 'Επιτέλους'
Add 'Επιτέλους' (finally) before 'τελειώσαμε' to show great relief after a hard task.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the correct form of the verb to say 'We finished the food.'
________ το φαγητό.
Τελειώσαμε is the 1st person plural past tense, which fits 'We finished'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a restaurant and want to pay.
Signaling completion is the first step to asking for the bill.
Which sentence means 'We are done with the work'?
Choose the correct Greek translation.
The preposition 'με' (with) is used to specify what was finished.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Θέλεις κι άλλο κρασί; B: Όχι, ευχαριστώ. ________.
If 'B' is speaking for the table, 'Τελειώσαμε' indicates they are done drinking.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارين________ το φαγητό.
Τελειώσαμε is the 1st person plural past tense, which fits 'We finished'.
You are at a restaurant and want to pay.
Signaling completion is the first step to asking for the bill.
Choose the correct Greek translation.
The preposition 'με' (with) is used to specify what was finished.
A: Θέλεις κι άλλο κρασί; B: Όχι, ευχαριστώ. ________.
If 'B' is speaking for the table, 'Τελειώσαμε' indicates they are done drinking.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
14 أسئلةYes, but use 'Τελείωσα' (singular) unless you were reading it aloud with someone else.
No, it's helpful. Just add 'ευχαριστούμε' (thank you) to make it polite.
Usually, yes. It's a very strong way to say it's over.
'Τελειώσαμε' is everyday language; 'Ολοκληρώσαμε' is formal/professional.
Use 'Τελειώνουμε' (present tense).
No, for a movie you would say 'Τελείωσε η ταινία' (The movie finished).
Yes, 'Σχολάσαμε' is often used slangily to mean 'we're done with this situation'.
It's written with an Omega (ω), but in Modern Greek, it sounds the same as Omicron (ο). The stress makes it prominent.
Yes! It's common to shout it when a long, difficult task is finally done.
Say 'Τελειώσαμε μαζί σου' (very aggressive).
Yes, the '-αμε' ending always implies 'we'.
Yes, 'Σας ενημερώνουμε ότι τελειώσαμε...' is acceptable, though 'ολοκληρώσαμε' is better.
No, although 'τέλειος' (perfect) comes from the same root.
Just change your intonation: 'Τελειώσαμε;'
عبارات ذات صلة
Τέλος
synonymEnd / The end
Φτάνει
similarEnough / It suffices
Έτοιμοι
builds onReady
Σχολάσαμε
specialized formWe finished work/school
Ολοκληρώσαμε
synonymWe completed
