B1 Expression غیر رسمی

δεν πιάνεται

It is unreachable/incomparable

معنی

Used for someone or something that is exceptionally good.

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زمینه فرهنگی

In Greece, food is not just fuel; it's a matter of pride. Using 'δεν πιάνεται' for a dish is one of the highest honors you can give a cook, often leading to a free dessert or a long conversation about the recipe. Greeks are passionate about basketball. The phrase is frequently used in sports journalism to describe players like Giannis Antetokounmpo or Nikos Galis, who changed the game. In social gatherings, hyperbole is a sign of affection. Overstating how good a friend is at something using this phrase is a common way to build 'philotimo' and social bonds. Traditional Greek crafts (weaving, pottery, carpentry) use this phrase to distinguish handmade quality from mass-produced items.

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Use it for Food

If you want to make a Greek cook happy, use this phrase instead of just saying 'good'.

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Passive Voice Only

Never say 'δεν πιάνει' for quality. That's for phone signals or catching a cold.

معنی

Used for someone or something that is exceptionally good.

💡

Use it for Food

If you want to make a Greek cook happy, use this phrase instead of just saying 'good'.

⚠️

Passive Voice Only

Never say 'δεν πιάνει' for quality. That's for phone signals or catching a cold.

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Add 'απλά'

Saying 'απλά δεν πιάνεται' (simply unbeatable) adds a nice native-sounding emphasis.

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Hyperbole is Key

Don't be afraid to use it! Greeks love enthusiastic compliments.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the correct form of the phrase.

Η τυρόπιτα της θείας μου _________ (is unbeatable).

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: δεν πιάνεται

We use the present passive form for a general truth about quality.

Which sentence is the most natural way to praise a friend's skill?

Your friend is an amazing guitar player. What do you say?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Στην κιθάρα δεν πιάνεσαι!

Using the 2nd person 'δεν πιάνεσαι' (you are unbeatable) with 'στην κιθάρα' is perfect.

Match the situation to the best use of the phrase.

Match: 1. A fast runner, 2. A delicious cake, 3. A genius coder.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 1-B, 2-C, 3-A

The phrase adapts to the subject (person or object) and the field of excellence.

Complete the dialogue.

Α: Πώς σου φάνηκε το ξενοδοχείο; Β: Τέλειο! Η εξυπηρέτηση _________.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: δεν πιάνεται

'Εξυπηρέτηση' (service) is singular, so we use 'πιάνεται'.

Match the Greek phrase to its English equivalent.

Match the pairs.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 1-B, 2-C, 3-A

While similar, 'δεν πιάνεται' most directly maps to 'unbeatable'.

🎉 امتیاز: /5

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

Active vs Passive

Active (Δεν πιάνει)
Σήμα Signal
Κρύωμα A cold
Passive (Δεν πιάνεται)
Ποιότητα Quality
Ικανότητα Skill

بانک تمرین

5 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the correct form of the phrase. جای خالی A2

Η τυρόπιτα της θείας μου _________ (is unbeatable).

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: δεν πιάνεται

We use the present passive form for a general truth about quality.

Which sentence is the most natural way to praise a friend's skill? Choose B1

Your friend is an amazing guitar player. What do you say?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Στην κιθάρα δεν πιάνεσαι!

Using the 2nd person 'δεν πιάνεσαι' (you are unbeatable) with 'στην κιθάρα' is perfect.

Match the situation to the best use of the phrase. situation_matching A2

Match: 1. A fast runner, 2. A delicious cake, 3. A genius coder.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 1-B, 2-C, 3-A

The phrase adapts to the subject (person or object) and the field of excellence.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

Α: Πώς σου φάνηκε το ξενοδοχείο; Β: Τέλειο! Η εξυπηρέτηση _________.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: δεν πιάνεται

'Εξυπηρέτηση' (service) is singular, so we use 'πιάνεται'.

Match the Greek phrase to its English equivalent. Match B2

هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 1-B, 2-C, 3-A

While similar, 'δεν πιάνεται' most directly maps to 'unbeatable'.

🎉 امتیاز: /5

سوالات متداول

12 سوال

Yes! It means they are extremely skilled or talented in a specific area.

No, it's informal to neutral. Use it with friends, family, or in casual shops.

'Δεν πιάνεται' is slightly more traditional and common for food/skills. 'Δεν παίζεται' is more modern/slangy.

Yes, 'δεν πιανόταν' means 'it was unbeatable.'

99% of the time, yes. It's a compliment.

Yes, but it sounds like you are boasting! Use it jokingly with friends.

Yes, it is widely understood and used across the Greek-speaking world.

Then you should say 'δεν πιάνει σήμα' (active voice).

Usually no. For a good price, we say 'δεν υπάρχει η τιμή' or 'είναι τσάμπα'.

Use 'στο' or 'στη' + the noun. e.g., 'στο τρέξιμο'.

Yes, 'δεν πιάνονται' for plural subjects like 'αυτά τα παπούτσια'.

Maybe not. Stick to 'εξαιρετικός' or 'ασυναγώνιστος' to be safe.

عبارات مرتبط

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δεν παίζεται

synonym

It's unbeatable / It's incredible

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είναι κορυφή

similar

It's the top

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δεν έχει αντίπαλο

similar

It has no rival

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σκίζει

slang

It rips / It's awesome

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είναι αλλού

slang

It's elsewhere / In another league

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