Bedeutung
Suggesting to meet face-to-face to discuss further.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'kafeneio' or modern café is the primary venue for 'τα λέμε από κοντά'. Greeks can spend hours over a single freddo espresso just talking. Despite high social media usage, Greeks view digital talk as 'incomplete'. Physical presence is required for 'real' bonding. Inviting someone to talk 'από κοντά' often implies hosting them or sharing a treat, reflecting the value of hospitality. In Greek business, 'closing the deal' almost always happens 'από κοντά'. Trust is built through face-to-face interaction, not just contracts.
The 'Ki' Trick
Add 'κι' (τα λέμε κι από κοντά) to sound extra native when you've already been chatting online.
Don't forget the 'TA'
Saying 'λέμε από κοντά' sounds like you're a robot. Always include the 'τα'!
Bedeutung
Suggesting to meet face-to-face to discuss further.
The 'Ki' Trick
Add 'κι' (τα λέμε κι από κοντά) to sound extra native when you've already been chatting online.
Don't forget the 'TA'
Saying 'λέμε από κοντά' sounds like you're a robot. Always include the 'τα'!
Eye Contact
When you finally meet 'από κοντά', remember that eye contact is very important in Greek culture.
Future Tense
Use 'Θα τα πούμε' if you want to sound more certain about the meeting happening.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing words to complete the phrase.
Είναι πολλά τα νέα, ας τα ______ από ______.
The phrase 'τα πούμε από κοντά' is the correct way to suggest meeting in person.
Which is the most natural way to end a call with a friend you are meeting later?
Πώς τελειώνουμε το τηλεφώνημα;
It's the most idiomatic and warm way to confirm a meeting.
Complete the dialogue.
Α: Θέλεις να βρεθούμε το απόγευμα; Β: Ναι, ________________.
The full phrase with 'τα' is necessary.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are writing an email to a colleague about a meeting tomorrow.
This is a professional yet friendly way to close a business email.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Formal vs Informal 'In Person'
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenΕίναι πολλά τα νέα, ας τα ______ από ______.
The phrase 'τα πούμε από κοντά' is the correct way to suggest meeting in person.
Πώς τελειώνουμε το τηλεφώνημα;
It's the most idiomatic and warm way to confirm a meeting.
Α: Θέλεις να βρεθούμε το απόγευμα; Β: Ναι, ________________.
The full phrase with 'τα' is necessary.
You are writing an email to a colleague about a meeting tomorrow.
This is a professional yet friendly way to close a business email.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
14 FragenYes, it's perfect for semi-formal or informal emails to close the message.
It's a dummy object representing 'the news' or 'things in general'.
Absolutely, it's the standard way to suggest moving from the app to a real meeting.
No, that's not a phrase. You would just say 'μιλάμε από το τηλέφωνο'.
Both are fine. 'Τα λέμε' is more immediate, 'Θα τα πούμε' is more future-oriented.
Use 'Εις το επανιδείν' or 'Θα έχουμε την ευκαιρία να συναντηθούμε'.
In this context, it specifically means 'in person' or 'face-to-face'.
Yes, if you have a friendly relationship. If not, use 'θα τα πούμε στο γραφείο'.
Younger people might say 'τα λέμε έξω' (see you out).
Then don't use 'από κοντά'! Just say 'θα τα πούμε' or 'μιλάμε'.
Yes, it is a universal Greek expression.
Yes, to tell someone you'll see them again soon in person.
Usually, yes. It implies a 'catch-up' rather than a quick 'hello'.
'Από κοντά' is social and friendly; 'πρόσωπο με πρόσωπο' is more literal or confrontational.
Verwandte Redewendungen
θα τα πούμε
similarWe'll talk / See you later
τα λέμε
synonymSee ya / Talk later
κατ' ιδίαν
specialized formIn private / In person
δια ζώσης
formalLive / In person
πρόσωπο με πρόσωπο
similarFace to face
