Significado
A command or request.
Contexto cultural
The 'reuma' (draft) is a major cultural phenomenon. Closing windows is often a health-related request to avoid muscle pain or colds. In Cyprus, the dialect might use 'Κλείστε το παραθύρι' (parathyri) instead of 'παράθυρο'. In Greek-American or Greek-Australian households, the phrase is often one of the few commands children remember, even if they don't speak fluent Greek. In Athens, windows are kept closed not just for temperature, but to block out the 'fasaria' (noise) of the city.
The Power of Please
Always add 'παρακαλώ' (parakalo) at the end to avoid sounding like you are giving an order to a servant.
The Draft Myth
Be prepared for someone to ask you to close the window even if it's 30 degrees Celsius outside if they feel a 'reuma'.
Significado
A command or request.
The Power of Please
Always add 'παρακαλώ' (parakalo) at the end to avoid sounding like you are giving an order to a servant.
The Draft Myth
Be prepared for someone to ask you to close the window even if it's 30 degrees Celsius outside if they feel a 'reuma'.
Digital Greek
On Greek websites, the 'Close' button on a pop-up will often just say 'Κλείσιμο' (Closing) or 'Κλείστε'.
Ponte a prueba
Choose the correct polite form to ask someone to close the window.
Σας παρακαλώ, _______ το παράθυρο.
'Κλείστε' is the polite/plural imperative form.
Fill in the missing article.
Κλείστε ___ παράθυρο.
'Παράθυρο' is a neuter noun, so it takes the article 'το'.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You are talking to your teacher.
You should use the polite plural form with a teacher.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Κάνει πολύ κρύο εδώ μέσα. B: Έχετε δίκιο. _______ το παράθυρο;
'Να κλείσω' (Should I close) fits the context of offering to help.
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Ayudas visuales
Singular vs Plural Imperative
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosΣας παρακαλώ, _______ το παράθυρο.
'Κλείστε' is the polite/plural imperative form.
Κλείστε ___ παράθυρο.
'Παράθυρο' is a neuter noun, so it takes the article 'το'.
Situation: You are talking to your teacher.
You should use the polite plural form with a teacher.
A: Κάνει πολύ κρύο εδώ μέσα. B: Έχετε δίκιο. _______ το παράθυρο;
'Να κλείσω' (Should I close) fits the context of offering to help.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, if you want to be polite (like using 'vous' in French).
It is 'Κλείσε το παράθυρο' (Klíse).
Yes, it can mean 'to book' (a hotel/table) or 'to turn off' (a light/TV).
Because 'παράθυρο' is neuter, and 'το' is the neuter article.
Κλείστε τα παράθυρα (Klíste ta paráthira).
Only if you don't use a polite tone or add 'παρακαλώ'.
You would use the same words but with a sharper tone, or say 'Κλείσ' το επιτέλους!' (Close it finally!).
Yes, 'reuma' is a very real cultural concern for many, especially older generations.
Yes, it is perfectly correct for cars as well.
Ανοίξτε (Aníxte), which means 'Open'.
Frases relacionadas
Ανοίξτε το παράθυρο
contrastOpen the window
Κλείστε την πόρτα
similarClose the door
Κλείστε τα μάτια σας
builds onClose your eyes
Κλείστε το φως
similarTurn off the light
