Bedeutung
Asking for higher volume.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Greeks are known for being expressive and often loud in social settings. Asking someone to speak louder is rarely seen as rude; it's often seen as a sign that you are interested in the conversation. Cypriot Greek has its own dialect, but 'Μίλα πιο δυνατά' is perfectly understood. However, you might hear 'Λάλει πιο δυνατά' (Lalei pio dynata) in more traditional villages. Second-generation Greeks often mix English and Greek, saying things like 'Μίλα louder!' but the core phrase remains a staple of heritage language. In Greek business meetings, interrupting and speaking loudly is often a sign of passion for the project rather than lack of discipline.
Add 'σε παρακαλώ'
To make the command sound less like an order and more like a request, always add 'σε παρακαλώ' (please) at the end.
The 'Formal' Trap
Never use 'Μίλα' with your Greek father-in-law or a police officer. Use 'Μιλήστε'.
Bedeutung
Asking for higher volume.
Add 'σε παρακαλώ'
To make the command sound less like an order and more like a request, always add 'σε παρακαλώ' (please) at the end.
The 'Formal' Trap
Never use 'Μίλα' with your Greek father-in-law or a police officer. Use 'Μιλήστε'.
Use your hands
Greeks communicate with gestures. Cup your hand behind your ear while saying this to be extra clear!
Volume is Love
Don't be offended if a Greek person tells you 'Μίλα πιο δυνατά!' They just want to hear your beautiful voice.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the correct word to complete the phrase for 'Speak louder'.
Μίλα πιο _______.
In Greek, 'δυνατά' (strongly) is the only correct way to say 'loudly' in this context.
Complete the dialogue with the formal version of the phrase.
Μαθητής: (ψιθυρίζει) Δάσκαλος: Δεν σε ακούω. ________ πιο δυνατά, παρακαλώ.
The teacher is addressing a student, but in a classroom setting or when asking for a general action, the imperative is used. Wait, actually, a teacher would say 'Μίλα' to one student, but if the student was talking to the teacher, they would use 'Μιλήστε'. Let's assume the student is asking the teacher: 'Κύριε, Μιλήστε πιο δυνατά'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Which phrase fits a noisy rock concert?
You need more volume to be heard over the music.
Fill in the missing word for 'Can you speak louder?'
Μπορείς να ______ πιο δυνατά;
After 'να', we use the subjunctive. 'Μιλάς' works for 'be speaking' (continuous).
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenΜίλα πιο _______.
In Greek, 'δυνατά' (strongly) is the only correct way to say 'loudly' in this context.
Μαθητής: (ψιθυρίζει) Δάσκαλος: Δεν σε ακούω. ________ πιο δυνατά, παρακαλώ.
The teacher is addressing a student, but in a classroom setting or when asking for a general action, the imperative is used. Wait, actually, a teacher would say 'Μίλα' to one student, but if the student was talking to the teacher, they would use 'Μιλήστε'. Let's assume the student is asking the teacher: 'Κύριε, Μιλήστε πιο δυνατά'.
Which phrase fits a noisy rock concert?
You need more volume to be heard over the music.
Μπορείς να ______ πιο δυνατά;
After 'να', we use the subjunctive. 'Μιλάς' works for 'be speaking' (continuous).
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenMostly, yes. You can use 'μεγαλόφωνα', but it sounds a bit more formal or literary.
Yes, it's very common for parents to say this to shy children.
'Δυνατός' is the adjective (strong man), 'δυνατά' is the adverb (speak strongly).
Not if your tone is friendly. It's a functional request.
You say 'Μη μιλάς τόσο δυνατά'.
No, for music you say 'Βάλε πιο δυνατά τη μουσική' (Put the music louder).
You can use the same phrase, but 'Ύψωσε τη φωνή σου' is more common for that specific meaning.
Yes, 'πιο' is the standard way to make comparatives in Modern Greek.
It's a cultural trait involving passion, proximity, and the 'phatic' need to stay connected through sound.
Yes, that means 'Speak loudly' rather than 'Speak louder'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Μίλα σιγά
contrastSpeak quietly
Φώναξε
specialized formShout / Yell
Δεν σε ακούω
similarI don't hear you
Μιλήστε καθαρά
builds onSpeak clearly
Ύψωσε τη φωνή σου
synonymRaise your voice
