Significado
To be extremely busy or moving fast
Contexto cultural
In cities like Athens and Thessaloniki, 'trecha' (the hustle) is a constant topic. People often use this phrase as a way to bond over shared stress. Even when someone is 'running like crazy', they will often stop to offer you a coffee, though they will mention how busy they are while doing it. Greek parents often use this phrase to describe the effort of raising children and managing a household simultaneously. There is a pride in being 'busy' in Greece; it suggests you are needed and productive, even if you are complaining about it.
Gender Agreement
Always remember to change 'τρελός' to 'τρελή' if you identify as female. It's the #1 mistake learners make!
The 'Busy' Badge
Don't be afraid to use this phrase often. In Greece, saying you are busy is a standard way to start a conversation.
Significado
To be extremely busy or moving fast
Gender Agreement
Always remember to change 'τρελός' to 'τρελή' if you identify as female. It's the #1 mistake learners make!
The 'Busy' Badge
Don't be afraid to use this phrase often. In Greece, saying you are busy is a standard way to start a conversation.
Not for Funerals
Avoid using this in very somber or tragic contexts where 'madness' might be taken literally or offensively.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of 'τρελός' based on the subject.
Η Άννα είναι πολύ κουρασμένη γιατί όλη μέρα τρέχει σαν _______.
Anna is feminine, so the adjective must be 'τρελή'.
Which sentence means 'We are very busy'?
Ποια πρόταση είναι σωστή;
'Τρέχουμε' is the 'we' form, and 'τρελοί' is the plural form.
Match the phrase to the most likely situation.
Πότε θα έλεγες 'Τρέχω σαν τρελός';
The idiom describes being very busy and rushed.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
3 ejerciciosΗ Άννα είναι πολύ κουρασμένη γιατί όλη μέρα τρέχει σαν _______.
Anna is feminine, so the adjective must be 'τρελή'.
Ποια πρόταση είναι σωστή;
'Τρέχουμε' is the 'we' form, and 'τρελοί' is the plural form.
Πότε θα έλεγες 'Τρέχω σαν τρελός';
The idiom describes being very busy and rushed.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, 'τρέχει σαν τρελός' is very common for describing someone driving recklessly or at high speed.
It's usually fine if you have a friendly relationship, but in a formal email, use 'είμαι πολύ απασχολημένος'.
For a group, use 'τρέχουμε σαν τρελοί'.
In this context, yes. It is used for comparisons.
Yes, 'έχω πήξει' is a very common slang alternative.
Sometimes, if a machine is working very fast or erratically, you can say 'δουλεύει σαν τρελό'.
No, in this idiom it is neutral and just means 'frantic'.
Use the imperfect: 'Έτρεχα σαν τρελός'.
Yes, it is widely understood and used in Cyprus as well.
No, 'τρελά' is an adverb. You must use the adjective form 'τρελός/τρελή'.
Frases relacionadas
τρέχω και δεν φτάνω
synonymI run and I don't arrive.
είμαι στην πρίζα
similarI am in the socket (plugged in).
γίνεται χαμός
builds onChaos is happening.
με την ψυχή στο στόμα
similarWith my soul in my mouth.
