Significado
Asking about the process of something.
Contexto cultural
The phrase is often used with the 'Greek Shrug'—a slight tilt of the head and a raising of the eyebrows, indicating that the 'how' is currently a mystery. In Cyprus, you might hear 'Πώς εν να γίνει τούτο;' which is the local dialect version, using 'εν να' instead of 'θα'. Second-generation Greeks often use the English 'How is this gonna happen?' but switch to the Greek phrase when they want to sound more emphatic or traditional. In Greek business, this phrase is a polite way to start a negotiation about resources or timelines.
The Skeptical Tone
If you want to sound like a local, raise your pitch on the word 'Πώς' to show you are skeptical.
Don't over-enunciate
Greeks say this very quickly. Practice saying 'pos-tha-YEE-nee' as one single breath.
Significado
Asking about the process of something.
The Skeptical Tone
If you want to sound like a local, raise your pitch on the word 'Πώς' to show you are skeptical.
Don't over-enunciate
Greeks say this very quickly. Practice saying 'pos-tha-YEE-nee' as one single breath.
The 'Egine' Connection
Remember that 'Egine' (It happened) is the standard way to say 'Okay' or 'Deal'. This phrase is the question version of that deal.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing future particle.
Πώς ___ γίνει αυτό;
The particle 'θα' is required to form the future tense.
Which phrase means 'How will this happen?'
Select the correct Greek translation.
'Πώς θα γίνει αυτό;' is the standard way to ask about a future process.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Θα πάμε στην Κρήτη με κολύμπι! B: ________; Είναι πολύ μακριά!
The speaker is expressing skepticism about swimming to Crete.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are looking at a complicated IKEA manual.
You are asking how the assembly process will work.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosΠώς ___ γίνει αυτό;
The particle 'θα' is required to form the future tense.
Select the correct Greek translation.
'Πώς θα γίνει αυτό;' is the standard way to ask about a future process.
A: Θα πάμε στην Κρήτη με κολύμπι! B: ________; Είναι πολύ μακριά!
The speaker is expressing skepticism about swimming to Crete.
You are looking at a complicated IKEA manual.
You are asking how the assembly process will work.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNo, you wouldn't say 'Πώς θα γίνει αυτός;' to mean 'How will he happen?'. You use it for situations or objects.
Yes, it is neutral. It depends entirely on your tone of voice.
'Πώς θα γίνει' is impersonal (How will it happen), while 'Πώς θα το κάνουμε' is personal (How will we do it).
Absolutely. Use it to ask how a dish is prepared.
You can replace 'αυτό' with a specific noun, like 'Πώς θα γίνει η δουλειά;'.
Use the past tense: 'Πώς έγινε αυτό;'.
Yes, but in very formal reports, you might see 'Πώς θα επιτευχθεί αυτό;' (How will this be achieved?).
No! Never use it as a greeting.
Yes, it's perfect for asking about the steps of a recipe.
You can use 'Πώς γίνεται αυτό;' (present tense) to express that something seems impossible.
Frases relacionadas
Πώς έγινε αυτό;
similarHow did this happen?
Τι θα γίνει;
similarWhat will happen?
Πώς γίνεται;
similarHow is it possible?
Έγινε!
builds onDone! / Okay!
