Significado
Exchange of ideas.
Contexto cultural
The concept of 'Parea' (a group of friends) is central to Greek life. A 'syzitisi' is the main activity of a parea, often lasting for hours over coffee or ouzo. In Cyprus, the phrase is used similarly, but the accent and some surrounding particles might change. The emphasis on hospitality means a 'syzitisi' is often accompanied by food. In the diaspora, this phrase is often used as a bridge between languages, sometimes translated literally as 'It's a big talk' before switching back to Greek for the details. In Greek universities, 'είναι μια συζήτηση' is a standard way to acknowledge that a student has raised a valid, complex point that cannot be dismissed easily.
The 'Ase' Opener
Start the phrase with 'Άσε...' (Let it be/Forget it) to sound 100% more like a native speaker when avoiding a topic.
Don't Overuse
If you use this for every question, you'll sound evasive or like you're trying too hard to be deep.
Significado
Exchange of ideas.
The 'Ase' Opener
Start the phrase with 'Άσε...' (Let it be/Forget it) to sound 100% more like a native speaker when avoiding a topic.
Don't Overuse
If you use this for every question, you'll sound evasive or like you're trying too hard to be deep.
Body Language
When saying 'είναι μια μεγάλη συζήτηση', a slight tilt of the head and a small sigh add the perfect touch of 'Greek drama'.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing words to complete the idiomatic phrase.
Το αν θα αλλάξουμε σπίτι ______ ______ συζήτηση.
The verb 'είναι' (to be) is used to define the state of the topic.
Which adjective is most commonly added to this phrase for emphasis?
Είναι ______ συζήτηση.
'Μεγάλη' (big) is the standard intensifier for this phrase.
Match the response to the situation.
Situation: Someone asks you a very personal and complex question at a busy party.
This is the most polite and natural way to postpone a complex topic in a social setting.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
Α: Γιατί δεν ήρθες χθες; Β: Άσε, ______ ______ ______ ______.
'Άσε' (let it be) often precedes this phrase when avoiding a long explanation of a mishap.
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Ayudas visuales
Syzitisi vs. Kouventa
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosΤο αν θα αλλάξουμε σπίτι ______ ______ συζήτηση.
The verb 'είναι' (to be) is used to define the state of the topic.
Είναι ______ συζήτηση.
'Μεγάλη' (big) is the standard intensifier for this phrase.
Situation: Someone asks you a very personal and complex question at a busy party.
This is the most polite and natural way to postpone a complex topic in a social setting.
Α: Γιατί δεν ήρθες χθες; Β: Άσε, ______ ______ ______ ______.
'Άσε' (let it be) often precedes this phrase when avoiding a long explanation of a mishap.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes! It's very common to text 'Είναι μεγάλη συζήτηση, θα στα πω από κοντά' (It's a big conversation, I'll tell you in person).
Not usually. It's actually a polite way to say 'I don't have time to explain right now' without being blunt.
'Συζήτηση' is slightly more formal/standard. 'Κουβέντα' is more casual and warm.
No, you would say 'είναι μια ολόκληρη ιστορία' (he/she is a whole story) to describe a complex person.
Usually, but it can also mean 'controversial' or 'debatable' even if the explanation is short.
You wouldn't really use this idiom. You'd just say 'Είναι κάτι γρήγορο' (It's something quick).
Yes, very often, to indicate that a proposal needs more deliberation.
Rarely. You might say 'Αυτές είναι μεγάλες συζητήσεις', but the singular idiom is much more common.
'Μεγάλη' (big) is by far the most common.
Yes, many Greek songs about breakups or complex love use this phrase.
Frases relacionadas
ανοίγω συζήτηση
builds onTo start a conversation/debate
πιάνω κουβέντα
similarTo strike up a chat
σηκώνει συζήτηση
similarIt's open to debate
εκτός συζήτησης
contrastOut of the question
