Bedeutung
To be extremely busy or moving fast
Kultureller Hintergrund
In cities like Athens and Thessaloniki, 'trecha' (the hustle) is a constant topic. People often use this phrase as a way to bond over shared stress. Even when someone is 'running like crazy', they will often stop to offer you a coffee, though they will mention how busy they are while doing it. Greek parents often use this phrase to describe the effort of raising children and managing a household simultaneously. There is a pride in being 'busy' in Greece; it suggests you are needed and productive, even if you are complaining about it.
Gender Agreement
Always remember to change 'τρελός' to 'τρελή' if you identify as female. It's the #1 mistake learners make!
The 'Busy' Badge
Don't be afraid to use this phrase often. In Greece, saying you are busy is a standard way to start a conversation.
Bedeutung
To be extremely busy or moving fast
Gender Agreement
Always remember to change 'τρελός' to 'τρελή' if you identify as female. It's the #1 mistake learners make!
The 'Busy' Badge
Don't be afraid to use this phrase often. In Greece, saying you are busy is a standard way to start a conversation.
Not for Funerals
Avoid using this in very somber or tragic contexts where 'madness' might be taken literally or offensively.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of 'τρελός' based on the subject.
Η Άννα είναι πολύ κουρασμένη γιατί όλη μέρα τρέχει σαν _______.
Anna is feminine, so the adjective must be 'τρελή'.
Which sentence means 'We are very busy'?
Ποια πρόταση είναι σωστή;
'Τρέχουμε' is the 'we' form, and 'τρελοί' is the plural form.
Match the phrase to the most likely situation.
Πότε θα έλεγες 'Τρέχω σαν τρελός';
The idiom describes being very busy and rushed.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
3 AufgabenΗ Άννα είναι πολύ κουρασμένη γιατί όλη μέρα τρέχει σαν _______.
Anna is feminine, so the adjective must be 'τρελή'.
Ποια πρόταση είναι σωστή;
'Τρέχουμε' is the 'we' form, and 'τρελοί' is the plural form.
Πότε θα έλεγες 'Τρέχω σαν τρελός';
The idiom describes being very busy and rushed.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, 'τρέχει σαν τρελός' is very common for describing someone driving recklessly or at high speed.
It's usually fine if you have a friendly relationship, but in a formal email, use 'είμαι πολύ απασχολημένος'.
For a group, use 'τρέχουμε σαν τρελοί'.
In this context, yes. It is used for comparisons.
Yes, 'έχω πήξει' is a very common slang alternative.
Sometimes, if a machine is working very fast or erratically, you can say 'δουλεύει σαν τρελό'.
No, in this idiom it is neutral and just means 'frantic'.
Use the imperfect: 'Έτρεχα σαν τρελός'.
Yes, it is widely understood and used in Cyprus as well.
No, 'τρελά' is an adverb. You must use the adjective form 'τρελός/τρελή'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
τρέχω και δεν φτάνω
synonymI run and I don't arrive.
είμαι στην πρίζα
similarI am in the socket (plugged in).
γίνεται χαμός
builds onChaos is happening.
με την ψυχή στο στόμα
similarWith my soul in my mouth.
