Bedeutung
Stating need for departure.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'Greek Goodbye' is a real social ritual. Saying 'Πρέπει να φύγω' is just the start of a multi-stage process that can take 20-30 minutes. In Cyprus, the phrase is often shortened or used with the local dialect, but 'Πρέπει να φύγω' remains perfectly understood and standard. Second-generation Greeks often use 'Πρέπει να φύγω' as one of the few phrases they retain, often mixing it with English ('I have to go, πρέπει να φύγω'). In Greek business, punctuality is becoming more important, but 'Πρέπει να φύγω' is still a respected way to set boundaries on meeting times.
The 'Soft' Exit
Always add 'Δυστυχώς' (Unfortunately) before the phrase to sound more polite in Greek culture.
Impersonal Rule
Never say 'Πρέπω'. It's the most common beginner mistake and sounds very strange to native ears.
Bedeutung
Stating need for departure.
The 'Soft' Exit
Always add 'Δυστυχώς' (Unfortunately) before the phrase to sound more polite in Greek culture.
Impersonal Rule
Never say 'Πρέπω'. It's the most common beginner mistake and sounds very strange to native ears.
The Reason
Greeks usually expect a small reason after you say you must leave (e.g., '...γιατί έχω δουλειά').
Future Tense
Use 'Θα πρέπει να φύγω' if you want to say 'I will have to leave' in a few minutes.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the correct form to say 'I must leave'.
_______ να φύγω.
'Πρέπει' is an impersonal verb and never changes its form.
Complete the sentence to say 'We must leave'.
Πρέπει να _______ (φεύγω).
The verb after 'να' must match the subject (we = εμείς -> φύγουμε).
What is the most natural response to end the conversation?
Φίλος: Θέλεις κι άλλη μπίρα; Εσύ: Όχι, ευχαριστώ. ________.
'Πρέπει να φύγω' is the standard polite way to decline and announce departure.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are late for a meeting.
'Τρέχοντας' (running) adds the necessary urgency for being late.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgaben_______ να φύγω.
'Πρέπει' is an impersonal verb and never changes its form.
Πρέπει να _______ (φεύγω).
The verb after 'να' must match the subject (we = εμείς -> φύγουμε).
Φίλος: Θέλεις κι άλλη μπίρα; Εσύ: Όχι, ευχαριστώ. ________.
'Πρέπει να φύγω' is the standard polite way to decline and announce departure.
You are late for a meeting.
'Τρέχοντας' (running) adds the necessary urgency for being late.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenYes, but 'Φεύγω' is more like 'I'm leaving' (action), while 'Πρέπει να φύγω' is 'I must leave' (necessity). The latter is often more polite.
It can be. It's better to lead into it with 'Λοιπόν...' (So...) or 'Συγγνώμη...' (Sorry...).
Change the second verb: 'Πρέπει να φύγουμε'.
'Φύγω' is for a specific time (now), 'φεύγω' is for a continuous or repeated action. Use 'φύγω' 99% of the time here.
Yes, but usually in the future tense: 'Θα πρέπει να φύγω νωρίτερα αύριο' (I will have to leave earlier tomorrow).
Yes: 'Οφείλω να αποχωρήσω' (I ought to depart).
Greek doesn't have infinitives (like 'to go'). 'Να' + the verb is how Greek expresses 'to [verb]'.
Yes, it is neutral and professional enough, especially if you add a reason.
It means 'it must' or 'it is necessary'.
No, it is standard Modern Greek.
Use the past tense of 'πρέπει': 'Έπρεπε να φύγω'.
No, it means 'leave', but it can imply a quick departure.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Πρέπει να πηγαίνω
similarI must be going
Φεύγω
synonymI'm leaving
Ήρθε η ώρα
builds onThe time has come
Θα τα πούμε
similarWe'll talk later
Την κάνω
specialized formI'm making a break for it
