Bedeutung
Polite way to ask for something.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Athens and other cities, 'σε παρακαλώ' is used rapidly and frequently. It's common to hear it multiple times in a single phone call to soften every minor request. Cretans are known for their hospitality (philoxenia). They might use 'σε παρακαλώ' with more warmth and sometimes follow it with 'ίντα γίνεσαι;' (how are you in dialect) to build a stronger bond. Second-generation Greeks often use 'σε παρακαλώ' as a direct translation for 'please', sometimes losing the distinction between 'σε' and 'σας' due to English influence. In Cyprus, the word 'παρακαλώ' is often replaced or supplemented by 'εντάξει' (okay) or 'αν θέλεις' (if you want), but 'σε παρακαλώ' remains the standard for pleading.
The 'You're Welcome' Rule
Always use the short 'Παρακαλώ' when someone says 'Ευχαριστώ'. Never say 'Σε παρακαλώ' in this context.
Watch the 'Σε'
Using 'σε' with your boss or a stranger can sound rude. Stick to 'σας' or just 'παρακαλώ'.
Bedeutung
Polite way to ask for something.
The 'You're Welcome' Rule
Always use the short 'Παρακαλώ' when someone says 'Ευχαριστώ'. Never say 'Σε παρακαλώ' in this context.
Watch the 'Σε'
Using 'σε' with your boss or a stranger can sound rude. Stick to 'σας' or just 'παρακαλώ'.
Add 'Πολύ' for Favors
If you need a big favor, 'Σε παρακαλώ πολύ' works wonders in Greek culture.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the correct form to ask your best friend for a glass of water.
______, μου δίνεις ένα νερό;
Since it's your best friend, the informal singular 'σε' is the most appropriate.
Fill in the missing pronoun for a formal request to your teacher.
Κύριε καθηγητή, ______ παρακαλώ να μου εξηγήσετε την άσκηση.
Formal situations require the plural/formal pronoun 'σας'.
Match the phrase to the correct tone.
Match 'Σε παρακαλώ τώρα!' with its likely meaning.
With the addition of 'τώρα' and an exclamation mark, it usually means 'Oh, please!'.
Complete the dialogue.
Α: Ευχαριστώ πολύ για τη βοήθεια! Β: ______.
When responding to 'thank you', the standalone 'παρακαλώ' is the standard response.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgaben______, μου δίνεις ένα νερό;
Since it's your best friend, the informal singular 'σε' is the most appropriate.
Κύριε καθηγητή, ______ παρακαλώ να μου εξηγήσετε την άσκηση.
Formal situations require the plural/formal pronoun 'σας'.
Match 'Σε παρακαλώ τώρα!' with its likely meaning.
With the addition of 'τώρα' and an exclamation mark, it usually means 'Oh, please!'.
Α: Ευχαριστώ πολύ για τη βοήθεια! Β: ______.
When responding to 'thank you', the standalone 'παρακαλώ' is the standard response.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
5 FragenYes, it is the standard way to ask your parents for something politely.
Only when answering a professional phone line. It's like saying 'How can I help you?'.
Absolutely! 'Μου δίνεις το αλάτι, σε παρακαλώ;' is very natural.
'Παρακαλώ' is 'please', 'ορίστε' is 'here you go' when handing something over.
No, use 'συγγνώμη' for apologies. But you can use 'σε παρακαλώ' to ask for forgiveness: 'Συγχώρεσέ με, σε παρακαλώ'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
ορίστε
similarHere you go / Yes? / At your service
ευχαριστώ
contrastThank you
με συγχωρείτε
similarExcuse me / Forgive me
κάνε μου τη χάρη
builds onDo me a favor
