Bedeutung
Recent arrival.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Greeks value 'enimerosi' (keeping others informed). Texting 'Μόλις έφτασα' is not just a fact; it's a way to show you care about the other person's peace of mind. In Cyprus, you might hear 'Μόλις έφτασα' but with a distinct accent and sometimes followed by 'τζαι' (and) to immediately describe the next action. In communities in Australia or the USA, this phrase is often one of the few Greek phrases preserved by third-generation speakers because of its high utility in family check-ins. While Greeks are known for being relaxed with time, saying 'Μόλις έφτασα' when you are late is a way to acknowledge the start of your presence and transition into the meeting.
Texting Shortcut
In Greek texting, you can just write 'Έφτασα' and it's understood you just got there, but 'Μόλις έφτασα' sounds warmer.
Tense Trouble
Never use 'μόλις' with the present tense 'φτάνω' to mean 'I just arrived.' It will sound like you are saying 'As soon as I arrive...'
Bedeutung
Recent arrival.
Texting Shortcut
In Greek texting, you can just write 'Έφτασα' and it's understood you just got there, but 'Μόλις έφτασα' sounds warmer.
Tense Trouble
Never use 'μόλις' with the present tense 'φτάνω' to mean 'I just arrived.' It will sound like you are saying 'As soon as I arrive...'
The 'Just' Multi-tool
You can use 'μόλις' with any past tense verb to say you 'just' did something (e.g., Μόλις έφαγα - I just ate).
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'φτάνω' to say 'I just arrived.'
Μόλις ________ στο σπίτι.
The adverb 'μόλις' requires the Aorist (simple past) tense to indicate an action that just happened.
Which phrase is the most natural way to tell a friend you are at the meeting point?
You are at the cafe. You text your friend:
'Μόλις έφτασα' is the standard phrase for 'I just arrived.'
Complete the dialogue.
A: Πού είσαι; B: ________ στο αεροδρόμιο.
Since 'A' is asking 'Where are you?', 'B' must answer in the first person ('I').
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Μόλις έφτασε το λεωφορείο.
The third person 'έφτασε' refers to the bus arriving.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenΜόλις ________ στο σπίτι.
The adverb 'μόλις' requires the Aorist (simple past) tense to indicate an action that just happened.
You are at the cafe. You text your friend:
'Μόλις έφτασα' is the standard phrase for 'I just arrived.'
A: Πού είσαι; B: ________ στο αεροδρόμιο.
Since 'A' is asking 'Where are you?', 'B' must answer in the first person ('I').
Μόλις έφτασε το λεωφορείο.
The third person 'έφτασε' refers to the bus arriving.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenUsually no. 'Μόλις' is for things that happened within the last few minutes. For an hour ago, use 'Πριν από μία ώρα.'
'Μόλις έφτασα' is more precise ('just this second'), while 'Τώρα έφτασα' is slightly more general ('I arrived now/recently').
It is neutral. It is appropriate for both your boss and your best friend.
You say 'Μόλις φτάσαμε.' Note that the stress moves to the second syllable.
No, for 'only' use 'μόνο'. For example, 'Έχω μόνο ένα ευρώ' (I only have one euro).
No, 'μόλις' is an adverb and never changes form.
Yes, if you have just parked at the destination.
There isn't a direct opposite, but 'Μόλις έφυγα' (I just left) is the logical counterpart.
The 'ε' is an augment for the past tense. It disappears in the 'we' and 'you (plural)' forms (φτάσαμε, φτάσατε).
Yes, though in a very formal letter you might use 'Σας ενημερώνω για την άφιξή μου' (I am informing you of my arrival).
Verwandte Redewendungen
Μόλις ήρθα
synonymI just came
Φτάνω
similarI am arriving / I am almost there
Καλώς έφτασες
contrastWelcome (on your arrival)
Μόλις τώρα
builds onJust now
