Bedeutung
Stating professional responsibility.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Greeks take great pride in their 'δουλειά'. Even in difficult economic times, the phrase 'έχω δουλειά' (I have work) is a statement of dignity and stability. In Cyprus, the dialect might slightly change the pronunciation, but the phrase remains a cornerstone of professional etiquette, especially in the tourism sector. In Greek communities in the US or Australia, 'δουλειά' often refers to the family business (like a diner or construction firm), representing the immigrant work ethic. Using 'Είναι η δουλειά μου' to a superior can be a way of showing competence, while a superior saying it to you might be defining your tasks strictly.
The Humble Response
Use this phrase when someone thanks you for something you're paid to do. It makes you sound professional and modest.
Watch the Accent
Putting the stress on the wrong syllable in 'δουλειά' can change the meaning to 'slavery'. Always stress the 'α'.
Bedeutung
Stating professional responsibility.
The Humble Response
Use this phrase when someone thanks you for something you're paid to do. It makes you sound professional and modest.
Watch the Accent
Putting the stress on the wrong syllable in 'δουλειά' can change the meaning to 'slavery'. Always stress the 'α'.
Add 'Δική μου'
If you want to say 'It's MY job (not yours)', say 'Είναι η δική μου δουλειά'.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing article and possessive pronoun.
Είναι ___ δουλειά ___.
The noun 'δουλειά' is feminine, so it needs 'η'. The phrase for 'my job' is 'η δουλειά μου'.
Which is the most polite response to a customer saying 'Thank you'?
Πελάτης: Ευχαριστώ! Εσείς:
'Είναι η δουλειά μου' is a standard, polite way to acknowledge thanks in a service role.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form.
Μαρία: Γιατί είσαι στο γραφείο Κυριακή; Κώστας: Γιατί πρέπει να τελειώσω αυτό. ______.
Kostas is explaining why he is working on a Sunday.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: A doctor saving a patient.
The doctor is performing their professional duty.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Δουλειά vs. Δουλεία
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenΕίναι ___ δουλειά ___.
The noun 'δουλειά' is feminine, so it needs 'η'. The phrase for 'my job' is 'η δουλειά μου'.
Πελάτης: Ευχαριστώ! Εσείς:
'Είναι η δουλειά μου' is a standard, polite way to acknowledge thanks in a service role.
Μαρία: Γιατί είσαι στο γραφείο Κυριακή; Κώστας: Γιατί πρέπει να τελειώσω αυτό. ______.
Kostas is explaining why he is working on a Sunday.
Situation: A doctor saving a patient.
The doctor is performing their professional duty.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
6 FragenYes, but 'εργασία' is more formal. In daily conversation, 'δουλειά' is much more common.
It can be. It depends on your tone. To be safer, say 'Δυστυχώς, δεν μπορώ να βοηθήσω με αυτό' (Unfortunately, I can't help with that).
Greek requires the definite article 'η' (the) before the noun 'δουλειά' in this structure.
You can say 'Είναι η δουλειά των ονείρων μου'.
'Δουλειά' is what you do daily; 'επάγγελμα' is your career or profession (e.g., Engineer, Teacher).
Yes, to confirm you are handling a task. It sounds responsible.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Καλή δουλειά
builds onGood job
Πιάνω δουλειά
similarTo start work
Χάνω τη δουλειά μου
contrastTo lose my job
Δουλειά με το φούντο
specialized formTo be swamped with work
Εργασία και χαρά
similarWork and joy
