Bedeutung
Confirming proper function.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The concept of 'πατέντα' (patenta) involves fixing things in creative ways. Saying 'δουλεύει καλά' after a DIY fix is a point of pride. In Cypriot Greek, you might hear 'δουλεύκει' instead of 'δουλεύει', but the meaning remains identical. Greek-Americans often mix English and Greek, saying things like 'Το car δουλεύει καλά', showing the phrase's resilience in code-switching. In Greek offices, 'δουλεύει καλά' is used to describe a 'smooth' workflow, reflecting the value placed on interpersonal harmony at work.
The 'Everything' Answer
If you don't know how to explain a technical issue, just say 'Δεν δουλεύει καλά' and point. It's the ultimate survival phrase.
Adverb Alert
Never say 'δουλεύει καλός'. It's a dead giveaway that you're translating literally from English.
Bedeutung
Confirming proper function.
The 'Everything' Answer
If you don't know how to explain a technical issue, just say 'Δεν δουλεύει καλά' and point. It's the ultimate survival phrase.
Adverb Alert
Never say 'δουλεύει καλός'. It's a dead giveaway that you're translating literally from English.
Add 'μια χαρά'
For a more native sound, replace 'καλά' with 'μια χαρά' (one joy). 'Δουλεύει μια χαρά' is very common.
The 'Meraki' Factor
When something works well in Greece, it's often attributed to the person who made it, not just the machine.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to say 'The computer works well.'
Ο υπολογιστής ________ καλά.
We use the 3rd person singular 'δουλεύει' because 'ο υπολογιστής' is singular.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct adverb usage:
Adverbs like 'καλά' modify verbs. 'Καλός' and 'καλή' are adjectives.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Πώς είναι το νέο σου αυτοκίνητο; B: ________.
When asked about a machine's performance, 'Δουλεύει καλά' is the most natural response.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You just fixed your watch. What do you say?
You are confirming that the watch is now functional.
Match the Greek phrase to its English translation.
Connect the pairs:
Matching tenses and negations.
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Visuelle Lernhilfen
Δουλεύει vs Λειτουργεί
Aufgabensammlung
5 AufgabenΟ υπολογιστής ________ καλά.
We use the 3rd person singular 'δουλεύει' because 'ο υπολογιστής' is singular.
Choose the correct adverb usage:
Adverbs like 'καλά' modify verbs. 'Καλός' and 'καλή' are adjectives.
A: Πώς είναι το νέο σου αυτοκίνητο; B: ________.
When asked about a machine's performance, 'Δουλεύει καλά' is the most natural response.
You just fixed your watch. What do you say?
You are confirming that the watch is now functional.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
Matching tenses and negations.
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes! 'Το ίντερνετ δουλεύει καλά' is the standard way to say your connection is stable.
It's acceptable, but 'λειτουργεί ικανοποιητικά' sounds more professional.
'Δουλεύει' is more common in daily speech; 'λειτουργεί' is more technical/formal.
Only if you are talking about their performance in a specific task. To describe them as a person, use adjectives.
Use 'δούλεψε καλά' for a specific finished event, or 'δούλευε καλά' for a continuous state.
Yes, etymologically it comes from 'doulos' (slave), but that meaning is long gone in modern usage.
Yes, 'Το φάρμακο δουλεύει καλά' means the medicine is effective.
'Δεν δουλεύει καλά' or 'δουλεύει χάλια' (works terribly).
Yes, if you mean a program or a machine is currently active and functional.
Yes, 'Η σχέση μας δουλεύει καλά' is a common way to say a relationship is healthy.
Verwandte Redewendungen
δουλεύει ρολόι
similarworks like a clock
λειτουργεί
synonymit functions
πάει καλά
similarit goes well
δουλεύει άψογα
specialized formworks flawlessly
δεν δουλεύει
contrastit doesn't work
