A1 Expression رسمی

Μια στιγμή παρακαλώ

One moment please

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معنی

Asking someone to wait briefly.

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زمینه فرهنگی

In Greece, saying 'one moment' often leads to a longer wait than in Northern Europe, but the phrase is essential to show you haven't forgotten the person. Cypriot Greek uses the same phrase, but the pronunciation of 'στιγμή' might have a harder 'g' sound. In places like Astoria (NY) or Melbourne, this phrase is often mixed with English: 'Μια στιγμή, please!' In Greek business meetings, interrupting with 'Μια στιγμή παρακαλώ' is considered a polite way to ensure you can follow the conversation or add a point.

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The Finger Gesture

In Greece, holding up your index finger while saying this is very common and reinforces the 'one' in 'one moment'.

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Don't over-use with friends

If you use the full phrase with close friends, they might ask why you are being so formal. Stick to 'Μισό' with them.

معنی

Asking someone to wait briefly.

💡

The Finger Gesture

In Greece, holding up your index finger while saying this is very common and reinforces the 'one' in 'one moment'.

⚠️

Don't over-use with friends

If you use the full phrase with close friends, they might ask why you are being so formal. Stick to 'Μισό' with them.

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The Diminutive Softener

Use 'Μια στιγμούλα παρακαλώ' if you've already asked them to wait once and need even more time. It sounds more apologetic.

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Fill in the missing word to complete the polite request.

Μια ______ παρακαλώ.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: στιγμή

We use the singular accusative 'στιγμή' for a single moment.

Which phrase is most appropriate for a hotel receptionist to say to a guest?

The guest asks for their bill.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Μια στιγμή παρακαλώ.

This is the most professional and polite option.

Match the phrase to the correct level of formality.

1. Μισό! 2. Μια στιγμή παρακαλώ.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 1-Informal, 2-Formal

'Μισό' is slang/informal, while 'Μια στιγμή παρακαλώ' is formal.

Complete the dialogue.

Πελάτης: Έχετε γάλα; Υπάλληλος: __________, να δω.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Μια στιγμή παρακαλώ

The employee needs to check for milk, so they ask the customer to wait.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

Ways to ask for time in Greek

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Formal

  • • Μια στιγμή παρακαλώ
  • • Περιμένετε μια στιγμή
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Casual

  • • Μισό λεπτό
  • • Ένα λεπτάκι
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Slang

  • • Μισό!
  • • Κάτσε λίγο

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the missing word to complete the polite request. جای خالی A1

Μια ______ παρακαλώ.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: στιγμή

We use the singular accusative 'στιγμή' for a single moment.

Which phrase is most appropriate for a hotel receptionist to say to a guest? Choose A1

The guest asks for their bill.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Μια στιγμή παρακαλώ.

This is the most professional and polite option.

Match the phrase to the correct level of formality. situation_matching A2

1. Μισό! 2. Μια στιγμή παρακαλώ.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 1-Informal, 2-Formal

'Μισό' is slang/informal, while 'Μια στιγμή παρακαλώ' is formal.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

Πελάτης: Έχετε γάλα; Υπάλληλος: __________, να δω.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Μια στιγμή παρακαλώ

The employee needs to check for milk, so they ask the customer to wait.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

4 سوال

Both are correct. 'Μια στιγμή' is slightly more formal/polite, while 'Ένα λεπτό' is more literal.

No, that sounds like you are naming the concept of time. You need the 'Μια' (One).

You can say 'Λίγο χρόνο παρακαλώ' (A little time please).

In a professional setting, yes. Without it, 'Μια στιγμή' can sound like an order rather than a request.

عبارات مرتبط

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Μισό λεπτό

synonym

Half a minute

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Περιμένετε

builds on

Wait (plural/formal)

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Αμέσως

similar

Immediately

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Ένα λεπτάκι

specialized form

One little minute

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