Bedeutung
To know something by heart.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The term 'παπαγαλία' (parroting) is the negative side of 'απέξω.' It refers to students who memorize without understanding, a common critique of the Greek school system. At 'bouzoukia' (Greek nightclubs), it is a point of pride for fans to know all the lyrics 'απέξω' and sing along with the artist for hours. Many older Greeks know long prayers and psalms 'απέξω' from attending church services since childhood, even if they cannot read the archaic Greek of the texts. With the rise of smartphones, Greeks often lament that they no longer know any phone numbers 'απέξω,' whereas in the 90s, everyone knew dozens.
Use it for confidence
Saying 'Το ξέρω απέξω' makes you sound very fluent and confident in your knowledge.
Don't over-rely on it
In academic settings, emphasize that you 'understand' (καταλαβαίνω) as well as 'know by heart' (ξέρω απέξω).
Bedeutung
To know something by heart.
Use it for confidence
Saying 'Το ξέρω απέξω' makes you sound very fluent and confident in your knowledge.
Don't over-rely on it
In academic settings, emphasize that you 'understand' (καταλαβαίνω) as well as 'know by heart' (ξέρω απέξω).
The 'Inside Out' version
Use 'απέξω κι ανακατωτά' when you want to impress someone with how well you've studied.
The Parroting Trap
Be aware that 'παπαγαλία' is a sensitive topic in Greek education; don't use it to describe your own studying if you want to sound like a serious student.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'ξέρω' or 'μαθαίνω' with 'απέξω'.
Δεν χρειάζομαι το βιβλίο, το μάθημα το _______ _______.
In this context, 'ξέρω απέξω' means 'I know it by heart.'
Which sentence is correct for someone who has memorized a poem?
Η Μαρία θέλει να πει το ποίημα στην τάξη.
'Ξέρω το ποίημα απέξω' is the standard idiom for memorization.
Match the Greek phrase to its English equivalent.
Match the following:
Distinguishes between the idiom and the literal meaning.
Complete the dialogue.
Πέτρο, έμαθες τους κανόνες για το παιχνίδι; Πέτρος: Ναι, μην ανησυχείς, τους _______ _______.
Petros is confirming he knows the rules from memory.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Apexo vs. Literal Exo
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenΔεν χρειάζομαι το βιβλίο, το μάθημα το _______ _______.
In this context, 'ξέρω απέξω' means 'I know it by heart.'
Η Μαρία θέλει να πει το ποίημα στην τάξη.
'Ξέρω το ποίημα απέξω' is the standard idiom for memorization.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
Distinguishes between the idiom and the literal meaning.
Πέτρο, έμαθες τους κανόνες για το παιχνίδι; Πέτρος: Ναι, μην ανησυχείς, τους _______ _______.
Petros is confirming he knows the rules from memory.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenYes, 'Τον ξέρω απέξω' means you know someone's character and predictable behaviors very well.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends or teachers. For very formal writing, use 'από μνήμης'.
'Απέξω' is the common idiom; 'από μνήμης' is the formal/academic equivalent.
Usually yes (ξέρω, μαθαίνω, είναι), but it can stand alone in response to a question like 'Το ξέρεις;' - 'Απέξω!'
No, it is written and spoken as one word: 'απέξω'.
No, it's just emphatic and slightly informal. It's very common.
Because you don't need to look 'inside' the book anymore; you are 'outside' of it.
No, for skills we use 'ξέρω να...' or 'το έχω'. 'Απέξω' is for information/text.
Use 'Το έμαθα απέξω'.
Yes, for knowing prices, clients, or procedures. 'Ξέρω τον τιμοκατάλογο απέξω.'
There isn't a direct opposite idiom, but you'd say 'δεν το θυμάμαι' (I don't remember) or 'χρειάζομαι το βιβλίο'.
Absolutely, it's one of the first idioms Greek children learn in school.
Verwandte Redewendungen
απέξω κι ανακατωτά
specialized formTo know something perfectly and in any order.
από στήθους
synonymBy heart (literally: from the chest).
παπαγαλία
similarRote learning/parroting.
στα δάχτυλα
similarTo know something like the back of one's hand (literally: on the fingers).
νεράκι
similarTo know something fluently (literally: like water).
