Significado
Status of a shop.
Contexto cultural
The 'Mesimeri' (afternoon break) is legally protected quiet time. Shops in residential areas almost always say 'είναι κλειστά' between 3 PM and 5 PM. In winter, 80% of businesses on smaller islands are 'κλειστά'. Life moves to the mainland or larger towns. On Good Friday, shops open late (around 1 PM), and on Easter Sunday/Monday, everything is 'κλειστά'. Large malls (like The Mall Athens) do NOT close in the afternoon, unlike local neighborhood shops.
The Sunday Rule
Assume everything except kiosks (periptera) and some mini-markets is 'κλειστά' on Sundays.
Afternoon Gap
Don't plan shopping between 2 PM and 5 PM in small towns; it will definitely be 'κλειστά'.
Significado
Status of a shop.
The Sunday Rule
Assume everything except kiosks (periptera) and some mini-markets is 'κλειστά' on Sundays.
Afternoon Gap
Don't plan shopping between 2 PM and 5 PM in small towns; it will definitely be 'κλειστά'.
Google Maps Accuracy
In Greece, Google Maps is usually 90% accurate, but for local holidays, always check if it's 'κλειστά' by calling.
Polite Inquiry
If a shop looks dark but the door is slightly open, ask 'Είναι κλειστά;' before walking in.
Ponte a prueba
Choose the correct phrase for: 'The shops are closed on Sunday.'
Την Κυριακή τα μαγαζιά _______.
We use 'είναι κλειστά' for plural neuter subjects like 'τα μαγαζιά'.
Fill in the missing word.
Γιατί είναι _______ σήμερα; Είναι αργία;
The phrase 'είναι κλειστά' is used to ask why businesses are not open.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You arrive at the bank at 4 PM.
Banks in Greece close early in the afternoon.
Complete the dialogue.
- Πάμε στο φαρμακείο; - Όχι, είναι μεσημέρι, _______.
Pharmacies often close during the afternoon break.
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Ayudas visuales
When is it 'Κλειστά' in Greece?
Time
- • Μεσημέρι (2-5 PM)
- • Νύχτα (After 9 PM)
- • Κυριακή (All day)
Events
- • Αργίες (Holidays)
- • Απεργίες (Strikes)
- • Ανακαίνιση (Renovation)
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosΤην Κυριακή τα μαγαζιά _______.
We use 'είναι κλειστά' for plural neuter subjects like 'τα μαγαζιά'.
Γιατί είναι _______ σήμερα; Είναι αργία;
The phrase 'είναι κλειστά' is used to ask why businesses are not open.
You arrive at the bank at 4 PM.
Banks in Greece close early in the afternoon.
- Πάμε στο φαρμακείο; - Όχι, είναι μεσημέρι, _______.
Pharmacies often close during the afternoon break.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasGreeks use the neuter plural 'κλειστά' as a general adverbial phrase meaning 'things are closed'. It's more idiomatic for business status.
No. For a person, use 'κλειστός' (masculine) or 'κλειστή' (feminine) to mean introverted.
Yes, it is a perfectly neutral and polite statement of fact.
The opposite is 'Είναι ανοιχτά' (It is open).
Rarely. They are the exception to the 'είναι κλειστά' rule and often stay open 24/7.
Use 'Ήταν κλειστά' (It was closed).
That is also correct. Signs often use the singular neuter 'Κλειστό' to refer to 'Το κατάστημα' (The establishment).
Usually yes, but it primarily refers to the business status. A door can be 'κλειστή' (shut) but not 'κλειδωμένη' (locked).
Yes, 'Ο δρόμος είναι κλειστός' (The road is closed), but for multiple roads, 'Οι δρόμοι είναι κλειστοί'.
Yes, 'Φάγαμε πόρτα' (We ate a door) is used when you find something closed unexpectedly.
Frases relacionadas
Είναι ανοιχτά
contrastIt is open
Ωράριο καταστημάτων
builds onShop opening hours
Λόγω αργίας
specialized formDue to a holiday
Κλείσαμε
similarWe are closed / We just closed
Ερμητικά κλειστά
specialized formHermetically sealed/tightly closed
