Significado
Stop doing this.
Contexto cultural
In Greece, 'φτάνει πια' is often accompanied by a specific gesture: a sharp downward movement of the hand, as if cutting something off. Cypriot Greek speakers use the phrase similarly, but might also use 'Φτάνει ως δαμαί' (Enough until here) for a more local flavor. In Greek-American or Greek-Australian communities, 'φτάνει πια' is one of the few phrases that persists even when the rest of the conversation is in English. The phrase is a staple of Greek political rhetoric, used by opposition parties to signal that the public's patience with the current government has run out.
The Intonation Trick
To sound like a native, drop the pitch of your voice significantly on the word 'πια'. It adds a sense of finality.
Don't Overuse It
If you say 'φτάνει πια' for every little thing, it loses its power. Save it for when you are truly annoyed.
Significado
Stop doing this.
The Intonation Trick
To sound like a native, drop the pitch of your voice significantly on the word 'πια'. It adds a sense of finality.
Don't Overuse It
If you say 'φτάνει πια' for every little thing, it loses its power. Save it for when you are truly annoyed.
The 'Enough' of Hospitality
When a Greek host offers you more food, saying 'φτάνει πια' is too aggressive. Just say 'Ευχαριστώ, είμαι εντάξει' (Thanks, I'm okay).
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word to complete the expression of frustration.
Φτάνει ____ με τις δικαιολογίες σου!
'Πια' is the standard adverb used with 'φτάνει' to mean 'enough already'.
Which of the following is the most natural way to tell someone to stop talking in an argument?
Choose the best response:
'Φτάνει πια!' is the idiomatic fixed expression. 'Φτάνουν' is incorrect because the verb should be impersonal (singular).
Complete the dialogue with the appropriate phrase.
Α: Πρέπει να σου πω πάλι για το πρόβλημά μου... Β: ___________! Το έχουμε συζητήσει δέκα φορές!
The context of hearing the same thing ten times requires an expression of 'enough already'.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
In which situation would you say 'Φτάνει πια'?
'Φτάνει πια' is used for emotional limits and annoying behaviors.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosΦτάνει ____ με τις δικαιολογίες σου!
'Πια' is the standard adverb used with 'φτάνει' to mean 'enough already'.
Choose the best response:
'Φτάνει πια!' is the idiomatic fixed expression. 'Φτάνουν' is incorrect because the verb should be impersonal (singular).
Α: Πρέπει να σου πω πάλι για το πρόβλημά μου... Β: ___________! Το έχουμε συζητήσει δέκα φορές!
The context of hearing the same thing ten times requires an expression of 'enough already'.
In which situation would you say 'Φτάνει πια'?
'Φτάνει πια' is used for emotional limits and annoying behaviors.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIt can be. It's an expression of anger or frustration. Use it with friends or family when you are genuinely annoyed, but avoid it with strangers or superiors.
No, use just 'φτάνει' or 'αρκετά'. Adding 'πια' makes it sound like the food is annoying you.
'Φτάνει' is neutral (That's enough). 'Φτάνει πια' is emotional (Enough already!).
Only if the writing is meant to be provocative or emotional, like an opinion piece or a protest pamphlet.
No, the word order is fixed. 'Πια' must come after 'φτάνει'.
Yes, it implies that the action was happening before, but it must stop *anymore*.
You say 'Φτάνει πια με τα ψέματα'.
Yes, 'Κόψ' το' (Cut it) is a common slang alternative.
No, for that you say 'Έφτασα'. 'Φτάνει πια' is only for 'enough'.
Because it requires understanding the nuance of the particle 'πια' and the social context of when it's appropriate to express frustration.
Frases relacionadas
αρκετά
synonymenough / sufficient
έλεος
similarmercy / have mercy
ως εδώ
similarup to here / this is the limit
σταμάτα
builds onstop (imperative)
