Significado
Earning an income.
Contexto cultural
Despite stereotypes, Greeks work some of the longest hours in Europe. 'Βγάζω λεφτά' is often associated with 'skliro merokamato' (a hard day's wage). Since the 2008 financial crisis, 'βγάζω λεφτά' has become a more stressful topic. Many Greeks talk about 'vghazo ta pros to zin' (earning just enough to live). Younger Greeks use 'βγάζω λεφτά' when talking about digital nomadism or crypto, often using the slang 'φράγκα' instead of 'λεφτά'. Even if someone doesn't 'βγάζει πολλά λεφτά,' they will often insist on paying for coffee. It's a point of pride.
Use with Adjectives
Pair it with 'καλά' (good) to say you make a good salary: 'Βγάζω καλά λεφτά.'
Don't say 'Κάνω λεφτά'
This sounds like you are printing money illegally. Stick to 'βγάζω'.
Significado
Earning an income.
Use with Adjectives
Pair it with 'καλά' (good) to say you make a good salary: 'Βγάζω καλά λεφτά.'
Don't say 'Κάνω λεφτά'
This sounds like you are printing money illegally. Stick to 'βγάζω'.
The 'ATM' context
If you are at a bank, 'βγάζω λεφτά' is the most natural way to say you're withdrawing cash.
Money Talk
Greeks talk about money often but usually to complain about the lack of it, not to brag about having it.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of 'βγάζω' in the past tense (Aorist).
Πέρυσι, ο αδερφός μου _______ πολλά λεφτά από τις πωλήσεις.
'Πέρυσι' (last year) requires the past tense 'έβγαλε'.
Which verb is correct for winning the lottery?
Ο Γιάννης _______ ένα εκατομμύριο στο λαχείο!
We use 'κερδίζω' for luck-based winnings like the lottery.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
Α: Γιατί δουλεύεις τόσο πολύ; Β: Γιατί θέλω να _______ για τις διακοπές μου.
'Βγάλω λεφτά' is the standard way to say you are working to earn money.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at an ATM and need cash.
This is the literal use of 'βγάζω λεφτά' (taking money out).
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Ayudas visuales
Βγάζω vs Κερδίζω
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosΠέρυσι, ο αδερφός μου _______ πολλά λεφτά από τις πωλήσεις.
'Πέρυσι' (last year) requires the past tense 'έβγαλε'.
Ο Γιάννης _______ ένα εκατομμύριο στο λαχείο!
We use 'κερδίζω' for luck-based winnings like the lottery.
Α: Γιατί δουλεύεις τόσο πολύ; Β: Γιατί θέλω να _______ για τις διακοπές μου.
'Βγάλω λεφτά' is the standard way to say you are working to earn money.
You are at an ATM and need cash.
This is the literal use of 'βγάζω λεφτά' (taking money out).
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Preguntas frecuentes
12 preguntasNo, it's not rude, but asking someone 'Πόσα λεφτά βγάζεις;' (How much do you make?) can be seen as too personal.
Yes, it's very common for businesses: 'Η εταιρεία βγάζει λεφτά.'
'Λεφτά' is more informal and common in speech. 'Χρήματα' is more formal and used in banking or news.
Use the Aorist: 'Έβγαλα πολλά λεφτά.'
No, use 'κερδίζω' for bets.
Yes, 'βγάζω φράγκα' or 'κονομάω' are popular slang terms.
Yes, 'βγάζω λεφτά από το ΑΤΜ' is the standard way to say you're withdrawing cash.
You can say 'βγάζω το ψωμί μου' or 'βγάζω τα προς το ζην' (more formal).
Yes, 'βγάζω λεφτά από ενοίκια' (I make money from rents) is correct.
'Χάνω λεφτά' (losing money) or 'ξοδεύω λεφτά' (spending money).
Yes, 'βγάζω' is a very common verb meaning 'to take out,' 'to produce,' or 'to remove.'
Yes, but it's better to use 'αμοιβή' (salary/reward) or 'απολαβές' (earnings) for a more professional tone.
Frases relacionadas
Βγάζω το ψωμί μου
similarTo earn one's living.
Κερδίζω χρήματα
synonymTo earn money.
Κάνω περιουσία
builds onTo make a fortune.
Ξοδεύω λεφτά
contrastTo spend money.
Κονομάω
specialized formTo make a lot of money/to score.
