A2 Expression Neutral

Είναι εντάξει

It is okay

Significado

Everything is acceptable.

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Contexto cultural

In Athens, 'Εντάξει' is often said very quickly, sometimes sounding like 'ντάξει'. It's used as a filler word to keep the conversation moving. Cypriot Greek speakers use 'Εντάξει' but often pair it with 'εν' (is) in the Cypriot dialect: 'Εν εντάξει'. In communities in the US or Australia, 'Εντάξει' is one of the few words third-generation Greeks often retain, using it interchangeably with 'OK'. Greeks value personal relationships. Saying 'Είναι εντάξει' in a meeting often implies a level of trust has been reached.

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The 'Double En-taxei'

Saying 'Εντάξει, εντάξει' quickly often means 'I heard you, stop repeating yourself!' Use with caution.

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Body Language

A slight tilt of the head to the side while saying 'Είναι εντάξει' makes you sound much more like a native speaker.

Significado

Everything is acceptable.

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The 'Double En-taxei'

Saying 'Εντάξει, εντάξει' quickly often means 'I heard you, stop repeating yourself!' Use with caution.

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Body Language

A slight tilt of the head to the side while saying 'Είναι εντάξει' makes you sound much more like a native speaker.

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Don't be too modest

If someone compliments your Greek, don't just say 'Είναι εντάξει.' Say 'Ευχαριστώ!' (Thank you!)

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'to be' and 'εντάξει'.

Εγώ ______ ______ , μην ανησυχείς για μένα.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: είμαι εντάξει

The subject is 'Εγώ' (I), so the verb must be 'είμαι'. 'Εντάξει' remains the same.

Which is the most natural response to an apology?

— Συγγνώμη που ξέχασα το βιβλίο σου! — ________

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Είναι εντάξει.

'Είναι εντάξει' is the standard way to accept an apology.

Match the tone of 'Εντάξει' to the meaning.

A long, drawn-out 'Εεεεεντάξει...' usually means:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: I am skeptical or unsure.

Intonation in Greek significantly changes the meaning of this phrase.

Complete the dialogue in a professional context.

Πελάτης: Μπορείτε να στείλετε την προσφορά μέχρι αύριο; Επαγγελματίας: Ναι, ________.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: είναι εντάξει

In a professional context, 'είναι εντάξει' confirms that a request is feasible.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Ayudas visuales

Εντάξει vs. Σωστό

Εντάξει (Social)
Plans Agreement
Feelings Status
Σωστό (Logical)
Math Facts
Grammar Rules

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'to be' and 'εντάξει'. Fill Blank A1

Εγώ ______ ______ , μην ανησυχείς για μένα.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: είμαι εντάξει

The subject is 'Εγώ' (I), so the verb must be 'είμαι'. 'Εντάξει' remains the same.

Which is the most natural response to an apology? Choose A2

— Συγγνώμη που ξέχασα το βιβλίο σου! — ________

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Είναι εντάξει.

'Είναι εντάξει' is the standard way to accept an apology.

Match the tone of 'Εντάξει' to the meaning. situation_matching B1

A long, drawn-out 'Εεεεεντάξει...' usually means:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: I am skeptical or unsure.

Intonation in Greek significantly changes the meaning of this phrase.

Complete the dialogue in a professional context. dialogue_completion A2

Πελάτης: Μπορείτε να στείλετε την προσφορά μέχρι αύριο; Επαγγελματίας: Ναι, ________.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: είναι εντάξει

In a professional context, 'είναι εντάξει' confirms that a request is feasible.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

Yes, they are almost identical in usage, but 'Εντάξει' sounds slightly more integrated into the Greek language.

Yes, 'Είναι εντάξει' can mean a person is a 'good person' or 'cool' in a social sense.

You say 'Δεν είναι εντάξει.'

Not usually, but adding 'είναι' or 'ευχαριστώ' makes it softer and more polite.

It's just a common spoken contraction where the initial 'ε' is dropped for speed.

Yes, it's acceptable, but 'Σύμφωνος' or 'Αποδεκτό' might sound more professional.

It means 'Is that okay?' or 'Do you understand?'

No, 'εντάξει' is indeclinable. Only the verb 'είναι' changes.

No, for 'correct' use 'σωστό'.

Yes, 'Είμαι εντάξει, ευχαριστώ' is a polite way to decline more food.

Frases relacionadas

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Όλα καλά

synonym

All good

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Σύμφωνοι

specialized form

Agreed

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Δεν πειράζει

similar

It doesn't matter / No problem

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Έγινε

informal

Done / It happened

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