B2 Expression خنثی

είναι μεγάλη παρεξήγηση

it is a big misunderstanding

معنی

The situation was interpreted wrongly.

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زمینه فرهنگی

Greeks often use 'παρεξήγηση' to avoid direct confrontation. It's a way to keep the 'parea' (group of friends) together even when someone is annoyed. The 'Golden Age' of Greek cinema (1950s-60s) is built on the 'megali parexigisi' trope, where characters hide their identity or misinterpret intentions. In Greek business, 'παρεξήγηση' is a face-saving term. It allows a subordinate to correct a manager without causing the manager to 'lose face.' On Greek social media, 'παρεξηγήθηκε' is often used when a celebrity's post causes a scandal. They will then post a story saying it was all a 'megali parexigisi.'

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The 'Soft' Correction

If you want to correct someone without being rude, start with 'Φοβάμαι πως...' (I'm afraid that...) before saying the phrase.

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Watch the Tone

If said sarcastically, this phrase can be very aggressive. Keep your voice calm and your hands visible.

معنی

The situation was interpreted wrongly.

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The 'Soft' Correction

If you want to correct someone without being rude, start with 'Φοβάμαι πως...' (I'm afraid that...) before saying the phrase.

⚠️

Watch the Tone

If said sarcastically, this phrase can be very aggressive. Keep your voice calm and your hands visible.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the missing adjective with the correct gender.

Μην θυμώνεις, είναι μια ________ παρεξήγηση.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: μεγάλη

Since 'παρεξήγηση' is a feminine noun, the adjective must be 'μεγάλη'.

Which phrase is the most polite way to correct a boss?

Your boss thinks you missed a meeting, but you were never invited.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Πρόκειται για μια μεγάλη παρεξήγηση.

'Πρόκειται για...' is formal and diplomatic, making it perfect for the workplace.

Match the Greek phrase to its English equivalent.

Match the following:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: all

These are the most common variations of the root word.

Complete the dialogue.

Α: Γιατί μου φωνάζεις; Β: Γιατί ξέχασες τα γενέθλιά μου! Α: ________, τα γενέθλιά σου είναι αύριο!

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Είναι μεγάλη παρεξήγηση

The speaker is clarifying a date error, which is a classic misunderstanding.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

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بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the missing adjective with the correct gender. جای خالی A2

Μην θυμώνεις, είναι μια ________ παρεξήγηση.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: μεγάλη

Since 'παρεξήγηση' is a feminine noun, the adjective must be 'μεγάλη'.

Which phrase is the most polite way to correct a boss? Choose B2

Your boss thinks you missed a meeting, but you were never invited.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Πρόκειται για μια μεγάλη παρεξήγηση.

'Πρόκειται για...' is formal and diplomatic, making it perfect for the workplace.

Match the Greek phrase to its English equivalent. Match B1

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

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: all

These are the most common variations of the root word.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

Α: Γιατί μου φωνάζεις; Β: Γιατί ξέχασες τα γενέθλιά μου! Α: ________, τα γενέθλιά σου είναι αύριο!

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Είναι μεγάλη παρεξήγηση

The speaker is clarifying a date error, which is a classic misunderstanding.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

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Usually, yes, as it implies a lack of clarity, but the phrase itself is a positive tool for resolution.

Yes, but you might drop the 'μεγάλη' (big) and just say 'είναι μια παρεξήγηση.'

'Lathos' is a mistake (like 1+1=3). 'Parexigisi' is when two people have different ideas about what was said.

You say 'Παρεξήγησα' or 'Κατάλαβα λάθος.'

It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.

Absolutely. 'Πρόκειται για μια παρεξήγηση' is very common in professional emails.

Most Greek nouns ending in -η derived from ancient -ις are feminine.

Yes, 'έγινε μπέρδεμα' or 'έγινε φάση.'

No, it actually implies the opposite—that it was just an honest mistake in communication.

Yes, it's a very common way to apologize without losing too much pride.

عبارات مرتبط

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παρεξηγώ

builds on

To misunderstand

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μπέρδεμα

similar

A mess/confusion

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λάθος

contrast

Mistake

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διευκρίνιση

specialized form

Clarification

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