المعنى
To sneak away or leave a place discreetly.
خلفية ثقافية
Greeks value 'parea' (company) and leaving early can be difficult. This phrase provides a humorous 'out' that friends understand and accept. The use of diminutives like '-άκια' is a hallmark of Greek humor and affection, making even a 'rude' act like leaving early seem cute or funny. In many Greek offices, the 'long goodbye' is common. Using this phrase with close colleagues signals you are skipping the ritual for a good reason.
Master the 'Tin'
Remember that 'την' never changes gender. It's a fixed part of the slang machinery.
Not for Bosses
Don't tell your boss 'την κάνω με ελαφρά πηδηματάκια' unless you have a very close, joking relationship.
المعنى
To sneak away or leave a place discreetly.
Master the 'Tin'
Remember that 'την' never changes gender. It's a fixed part of the slang machinery.
Not for Bosses
Don't tell your boss 'την κάνω με ελαφρά πηδηματάκια' unless you have a very close, joking relationship.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the missing words to complete the idiom.
Μόλις είδα τον διευθυντή, την ______ με ελαφρά ______.
The correct verb is 'έκανα' (past tense) and the correct noun is the diminutive 'πηδηματάκια'.
Which situation best fits the phrase 'την κάνω με ελαφρά πηδηματάκια'?
Πότε θα χρησιμοποιούσες αυτή τη φράση;
The phrase implies a discreet, voluntary exit from a social situation.
Complete the dialogue with the appropriate form of the idiom.
Α: Γιατί έφυγες τόσο νωρίς χθες; Β: Ε, μόλις άρχισαν να μαλώνουν, ________________.
The past tense 'την έκανα' is required to match the context of 'χθες' (yesterday).
🎉 النتيجة: /3
وسائل تعلم بصرية
When to Use 'Την κάνω με ελαφρά πηδηματάκια'
Social
- • Boring parties
- • Awkward dates
- • Long dinners
Work
- • Extra tasks
- • Long meetings
- • Unpaid overtime
بنك التمارين
3 تمارينΜόλις είδα τον διευθυντή, την ______ με ελαφρά ______.
The correct verb is 'έκανα' (past tense) and the correct noun is the diminutive 'πηδηματάκια'.
Πότε θα χρησιμοποιούσες αυτή τη φράση;
The phrase implies a discreet, voluntary exit from a social situation.
Α: Γιατί έφυγες τόσο νωρίς χθες; Β: Ε, μόλις άρχισαν να μαλώνουν, ________________.
The past tense 'την έκανα' is required to match the context of 'χθες' (yesterday).
🎉 النتيجة: /3
الأسئلة الشائعة
2 أسئلةIt depends on the audience. With friends, it's funny and lighthearted. With strangers, it's too informal.
Only if you are talking to friends about how you quit. Never in an official capacity.
عبارات ذات صلة
την κοπανάω
similarTo skip out on something (like school or work).
γίνομαι καπνός
synonymTo vanish into thin air.
την κάνω
specialized formI'm leaving.
