Significado
To have much work left to finish a task.
Contexto cultural
In Greek offices, saying 'έχω δρόμο ακόμα' is a common way to signal that you are busy and shouldn't be interrupted with new tasks. Students often use this during the 'Panhellenic Exams' period to describe the immense amount of material they still need to cover. A host might use this if a guest asks if the food is ready, implying they should relax and have another drink. Commentators use it when a team is winning but the game isn't over, warning against overconfidence.
Use it for Humility
If someone praises your work, use this phrase to show you are still striving for excellence. It's a very 'Greek' social move.
Don't use with 'Είμαι'
Remember, you HAVE road, you aren't road. 'Είμαι δρόμο' is a common English-speaker mistake.
Significado
To have much work left to finish a task.
Use it for Humility
If someone praises your work, use this phrase to show you are still striving for excellence. It's a very 'Greek' social move.
Don't use with 'Είμαι'
Remember, you HAVE road, you aren't road. 'Είμαι δρόμο' is a common English-speaker mistake.
The 'Bread' Alternative
If you want to sound more 'street' or informal, try 'έχω ψωμί ακόμα' (I still have bread). It's the same meaning but more colorful.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word to complete the idiom.
Μην σταματάς τώρα, έχουμε ______ ακόμα μέχρι την κορυφή.
The idiom is 'έχω δρόμο ακόμα.'
Which sentence correctly uses the idiom figuratively?
Choose the best option:
This sentence uses the 'road' metaphor to describe scientific progress.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
Πέτρο, τελείωσες με το διάβασμα για τις εξετάσεις;
The idiom implies the task is NOT finished, so 'Όχι' (No) is the logical start.
Match the situation to the correct variation of the phrase.
Situation: A CEO talking about a 10-year plan for the company.
'Μπροστά μας' (ahead of us) is the most appropriate variation for long-term strategic goals.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosΜην σταματάς τώρα, έχουμε ______ ακόμα μέχρι την κορυφή.
The idiom is 'έχω δρόμο ακόμα.'
Choose the best option:
This sentence uses the 'road' metaphor to describe scientific progress.
Πέτρο, τελείωσες με το διάβασμα για τις εξετάσεις;
The idiom implies the task is NOT finished, so 'Όχι' (No) is the logical start.
Situation: A CEO talking about a 10-year plan for the company.
'Μπροστά μας' (ahead of us) is the most appropriate variation for long-term strategic goals.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, absolutely. It is the standard way to say 'I'm not there yet' while driving or walking.
Both are correct. 'Ακόμα' is more common in speech, while 'ακόμη' sounds slightly more formal or literary.
Yes, but it sounds incomplete. 'Ακόμα' adds the necessary 'still' nuance that makes it an idiom.
No, as long as you follow it up with what you are currently doing. It shows honesty about the workload.
You could say 'Έφτασα' (I arrived) or 'Τελειώνω' (I am finishing).
Not directly. You wouldn't say 'He has road still' to mean he is young. You'd say 'Έχει όλη τη ζωή μπροστά του' (He has his whole life ahead of him).
Sometimes. Depending on your tone, it can sound like a weary sigh or a determined statement.
Yes, 'Έχουμε δρόμο ακόμα' is very common for teams or families.
Yes, 'Έχουμε ψωμιά ακόμα' (We have breads still) is a very common slang variation.
Yes, 'Η ταινία έχει δρόμο ακόμα' means the movie isn't ending soon.
Frases relacionadas
έχω ψωμί ακόμα
synonymTo have 'bread' still (to need more experience/time).
είμαι καθ' οδόν
similarI am on the way.
βλέπω φως στο τούνελ
contrastTo see light at the end of the tunnel.
κάνω δρόμο
builds onTo make progress / to travel a distance.
