Significado
Commending high-quality effort.
Contexto cultural
Praise is often given warmly and sometimes loudly. It is common to hear 'Μπράβο' (Bravo) accompanying 'Πολύ καλή δουλειά' in social settings. Similar usage to Greece, but the accent and some minor vocabulary might change. The sentiment of acknowledging hard work remains identical. The phrase is often one of the few professional Greek phrases kept by second or third-generation Greeks to encourage their children in Greek school. While 'Πολύ καλή δουλειά' is standard, younger tech-focused Greeks might use English terms like 'Good job' or 'Well done' mixed with Greek.
Use with 'Μπράβο'
To sound more like a native, start with 'Μπράβο' (Bravo). It adds a layer of warmth and enthusiasm.
Gender Agreement
Always remember that 'δουλειά' is feminine. Never say 'καλό δουλειά'.
Significado
Commending high-quality effort.
Use with 'Μπράβο'
To sound more like a native, start with 'Μπράβο' (Bravo). It adds a layer of warmth and enthusiasm.
Gender Agreement
Always remember that 'δουλειά' is feminine. Never say 'καλό δουλειά'.
Professional Emails
This is the perfect phrase to end an email when someone has sent you a completed task.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing adjective with the correct gender.
Μπράβο, πολύ _______ δουλειά!
'Δουλειά' is a feminine noun, so we use the feminine adjective 'καλή'.
Which phrase is the most natural way to praise a colleague's report?
How do you say 'Great job' in a Greek office?
'Πολύ καλή δουλειά' is the standard collocation for praising work. 'Τύχη' means luck.
Match the Greek phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
Each phrase uses 'καλή/καλό' but with different nouns for different contexts.
Complete the dialogue with the appropriate phrase.
Manager: Είδα την έκθεση. _________! Employee: Ευχαριστώ πολύ!
In a work context, praising the report (έκθεση) requires 'Πολύ καλή δουλειά'.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Levels of Praise
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosΜπράβο, πολύ _______ δουλειά!
'Δουλειά' is a feminine noun, so we use the feminine adjective 'καλή'.
How do you say 'Great job' in a Greek office?
'Πολύ καλή δουλειά' is the standard collocation for praising work. 'Τύχη' means luck.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
Each phrase uses 'καλή/καλό' but with different nouns for different contexts.
Manager: Είδα την έκθεση. _________! Employee: Ευχαριστώ πολύ!
In a work context, praising the report (έκθεση) requires 'Πολύ καλή δουλειά'.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your friends without any problem.
Yes! It's a great way to compliment the person who cooked.
'Δουλειά' is the everyday word for work. 'Εργασία' is more formal and often used for academic papers or official labor.
Because 'δουλειά' is a feminine noun, and adjectives must match the gender of the noun they describe.
Yes, it is respectful and positive.
You say 'Έκανες πολύ καλή δουλειά' (informal) or 'Κάνατε πολύ καλή δουλειά' (formal/plural).
Extremely common. You will hear it every day in offices and schools.
Yes, though 'Εξαιρετικό έργο' might be more sophisticated for fine art.
Not when it means 'very'. It only changes when it means 'much/many' and describes a noun.
You could say 'Καλή δουλειά' (without the 'Πολύ') or 'Εντάξει δουλειά' (though that sounds a bit awkward).
Frases relacionadas
Καλή δουλειά
similarGood job
Εξαιρετική δουλειά
builds onExceptional work
Μπράβο
similarBravo / Well done
Συγχαρητήρια
similarCongratulations
Καλή επιτυχία
contrastGood luck / Success
