Significado
Arriving when expected.
Contexto cultural
In social settings, 'στην ώρα μου' can be flexible. Arriving 15 minutes late to a cafe is often still considered being 'on time'. In business, punctuality is strictly enforced. Saying 'θα είμαι στην ώρα μου' is a serious commitment. Greeks often complain about buses not being 'στην ώρα τους', making the phrase a common part of daily venting. On Greek islands, the pace of life is slower. 'Στην ώρα μου' might refer to the arrival of the ferry, which is the heartbeat of the island.
Match the Person
Always check who you are talking about. If it's 'we', use 'μας'. If it's 'they', use 'τους'.
Don't forget 'στην'
Without 'στην', the phrase doesn't work. It's the 'glue' that makes you 'on time'.
Significado
Arriving when expected.
Match the Person
Always check who you are talking about. If it's 'we', use 'μας'. If it's 'they', use 'τους'.
Don't forget 'στην'
Without 'στην', the phrase doesn't work. It's the 'glue' that makes you 'on time'.
Use 'Ακριβώς'
Add 'ακριβώς' (exactly) before 'στην ώρα' to sound like a native who is very proud of their punctuality.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the possessive pronoun.
Εγώ είμαι στην ώρα ______, αλλά εσύ δεν είσαι στην ώρα ______.
The first part refers to 'Εγώ' (my -> μου) and the second to 'εσύ' (your -> σου).
Which sentence is correct for 'We will be on time'?
Πώς λέμε 'We will be on time' στα ελληνικά;
We use 'στην' (σε + την) and the possessive 'μας' for 'we'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Someone arrives exactly when the food is served.
'Πάνω στην ώρα' is used for 'just in time' or 'perfect timing'.
Complete the dialogue.
Α: Θα αργήσεις στο ραντεβού; Β: Όχι, ________________.
The question is in the future tense, so the answer should be too.
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Ayudas visuales
When to be 'Στην ώρα μου'
Strict
- • Job Interview
- • Doctor
- • Flight
Flexible
- • Coffee
- • Party
- • Beach
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosΕγώ είμαι στην ώρα ______, αλλά εσύ δεν είσαι στην ώρα ______.
The first part refers to 'Εγώ' (my -> μου) and the second to 'εσύ' (your -> σου).
Πώς λέμε 'We will be on time' στα ελληνικά;
We use 'στην' (σε + την) and the possessive 'μας' for 'we'.
Someone arrives exactly when the food is served.
'Πάνω στην ώρα' is used for 'just in time' or 'perfect timing'.
Α: Θα αργήσεις στο ραντεβού; Β: Όχι, ________________.
The question is in the future tense, so the answer should be too.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasYes! You can say 'Παρέδωσα την εργασία στην ώρα μου' to mean you submitted it on time.
Never rude, but for a home party, you might be the first one there! For everything else, it's perfect.
'Στην ώρα' is more common in speech; 'εγκαίρως' is more formal and used in writing.
You say 'Άργησα' or 'Δεν ήμουν στην ώρα μου'.
Frases relacionadas
εγκαίρως
synonymIn time / Timely
πάνω στην ώρα
similarJust in time
αργοπορημένος
contrastLate / Delayed
στην ώρα του
builds onOn its time
