A2 Expression Neutral

είναι όλα εντάξει

everything is okay

Bedeutung

No problems.

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Kultureller Hintergrund

Greeks often use 'εντάξει' as a filler word, similar to 'right' or 'okay' in English, to check if the listener is following the conversation. In Cyprus, you might hear 'εντάξει' used with a slightly different melodic intonation, often sounding more like a definitive 'done deal'. Second-generation Greeks often use 'Everything is entaxei' as a form of 'Gringlish', blending the two languages. In a Greek office, saying 'είναι όλα εντάξει' is a way to signal that you don't need micro-management. It's a statement of competence.

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The 'Okay' Nod

When saying 'είναι όλα εντάξει', a slight single nod of the head makes you look much more like a local.

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Don't Overuse

If you say it too many times in a row, it can sound like you are trying to hide something or are annoyed.

Bedeutung

No problems.

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The 'Okay' Nod

When saying 'είναι όλα εντάξει', a slight single nod of the head makes you look much more like a local.

⚠️

Don't Overuse

If you say it too many times in a row, it can sound like you are trying to hide something or are annoyed.

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The Question Form

Use it as a question 'Είναι όλα εντάξει;' with a rising intonation to show empathy and care.

Teste dich selbst

Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.

Μην ανησυχείς για το ραντεβού, είναι ____ εντάξει.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: όλα

We use the neuter plural 'όλα' to mean 'everything' in a general sense.

Choose the most natural response to the question.

Παιδιά, χρειάζεστε βοήθεια με τις βαλίτσες;

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Όχι, είναι όλα εντάξει, ευχαριστούμε!

This is the standard way to politely decline help by saying everything is under control.

Match the phrase to the correct situation.

In which situation would you say 'Είναι όλα εντάξει'?

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: When a waiter asks if your meal is okay.

It's a perfect neutral response to confirm satisfaction.

Complete the dialogue.

Α: Ξέχασα τα κλειδιά μου στο σπίτι! Β: Μην ανησυχείς, έχω εγώ τα δικά μου. ____.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Είναι όλα εντάξει

B is reassuring A that the problem is solved.

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Visuelle Lernhilfen

Aufgabensammlung

4 Aufgaben
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase. Fill Blank A2

Μην ανησυχείς για το ραντεβού, είναι ____ εντάξει.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: όλα

We use the neuter plural 'όλα' to mean 'everything' in a general sense.

Choose the most natural response to the question. Choose A2

Παιδιά, χρειάζεστε βοήθεια με τις βαλίτσες;

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Όχι, είναι όλα εντάξει, ευχαριστούμε!

This is the standard way to politely decline help by saying everything is under control.

Match the phrase to the correct situation. situation_matching A2

In which situation would you say 'Είναι όλα εντάξει'?

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: When a waiter asks if your meal is okay.

It's a perfect neutral response to confirm satisfaction.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

Α: Ξέχασα τα κλειδιά μου στο σπίτι! Β: Μην ανησυχείς, έχω εγώ τα δικά μου. ____.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Είναι όλα εντάξει

B is reassuring A that the problem is solved.

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Häufig gestellte Fragen

10 Fragen

It is neutral. You can use it in almost any setting, from a business meeting to a dinner with friends.

Yes, in casual speech, dropping the verb is very common and sounds very natural.

'Όλα καλά' is more about feelings and general life. 'Είναι όλα εντάξει' is more about things being correct or in order.

It's spelled with an 'epsilon-iota' (ει) at the end. A common mistake is using 'iota' (ι) or 'eta' (η).

Yes! If someone suggests a plan, you can say 'Εντάξει' or 'Είναι όλα εντάξει' to mean 'I'm okay with that'.

Yes, it is used throughout the Greek-speaking world, including Cyprus.

You can say 'Είναι εντάξει αυτός ο άνθρωπος;' to mean 'Is this person okay/trustworthy?'.

No, it's more modest. It means everything is 'fine' or 'as it should be'.

The opposite is 'Δεν είναι τίποτα εντάξει' (Nothing is okay) or 'Υπάρχει πρόβλημα' (There is a problem).

Absolutely. It's one of the most common phrases in Greek texting.

Verwandte Redewendungen

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όλα καλά

similar

all good

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έγινε

similar

it happened / done

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κανένα πρόβλημα

synonym

no problem

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όλα βαίνουν καλώς

formal

everything is going well

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