A1 Expression خنثی

Πρέπει να φύγω

I must leave

معنی

Stating need for departure.

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زمینه فرهنگی

The 'Greek Goodbye' is a real social ritual. Saying 'Πρέπει να φύγω' is just the start of a multi-stage process that can take 20-30 minutes. In Cyprus, the phrase is often shortened or used with the local dialect, but 'Πρέπει να φύγω' remains perfectly understood and standard. Second-generation Greeks often use 'Πρέπει να φύγω' as one of the few phrases they retain, often mixing it with English ('I have to go, πρέπει να φύγω'). In Greek business, punctuality is becoming more important, but 'Πρέπει να φύγω' is still a respected way to set boundaries on meeting times.

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The 'Soft' Exit

Always add 'Δυστυχώς' (Unfortunately) before the phrase to sound more polite in Greek culture.

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Impersonal Rule

Never say 'Πρέπω'. It's the most common beginner mistake and sounds very strange to native ears.

معنی

Stating need for departure.

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The 'Soft' Exit

Always add 'Δυστυχώς' (Unfortunately) before the phrase to sound more polite in Greek culture.

⚠️

Impersonal Rule

Never say 'Πρέπω'. It's the most common beginner mistake and sounds very strange to native ears.

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The Reason

Greeks usually expect a small reason after you say you must leave (e.g., '...γιατί έχω δουλειά').

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Future Tense

Use 'Θα πρέπει να φύγω' if you want to say 'I will have to leave' in a few minutes.

خودت رو بسنج

Choose the correct form to say 'I must leave'.

_______ να φύγω.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Πρέπει

'Πρέπει' is an impersonal verb and never changes its form.

Complete the sentence to say 'We must leave'.

Πρέπει να _______ (φεύγω).

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: φύγουμε

The verb after 'να' must match the subject (we = εμείς -> φύγουμε).

What is the most natural response to end the conversation?

Φίλος: Θέλεις κι άλλη μπίρα; Εσύ: Όχι, ευχαριστώ. ________.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Πρέπει να φύγω

'Πρέπει να φύγω' is the standard polite way to decline and announce departure.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You are late for a meeting.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Πρέπει να φύγω τρέχοντας!

'Τρέχοντας' (running) adds the necessary urgency for being late.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

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بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Choose the correct form to say 'I must leave'. Choose A1

_______ να φύγω.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Πρέπει

'Πρέπει' is an impersonal verb and never changes its form.

Complete the sentence to say 'We must leave'. جای خالی A2

Πρέπει να _______ (φεύγω).

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: φύγουμε

The verb after 'να' must match the subject (we = εμείς -> φύγουμε).

What is the most natural response to end the conversation? dialogue_completion A1

Φίλος: Θέλεις κι άλλη μπίρα; Εσύ: Όχι, ευχαριστώ. ________.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Πρέπει να φύγω

'Πρέπει να φύγω' is the standard polite way to decline and announce departure.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B1

You are late for a meeting.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Πρέπει να φύγω τρέχοντας!

'Τρέχοντας' (running) adds the necessary urgency for being late.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

12 سوال

Yes, but 'Φεύγω' is more like 'I'm leaving' (action), while 'Πρέπει να φύγω' is 'I must leave' (necessity). The latter is often more polite.

It can be. It's better to lead into it with 'Λοιπόν...' (So...) or 'Συγγνώμη...' (Sorry...).

Change the second verb: 'Πρέπει να φύγουμε'.

'Φύγω' is for a specific time (now), 'φεύγω' is for a continuous or repeated action. Use 'φύγω' 99% of the time here.

Yes, but usually in the future tense: 'Θα πρέπει να φύγω νωρίτερα αύριο' (I will have to leave earlier tomorrow).

Yes: 'Οφείλω να αποχωρήσω' (I ought to depart).

Greek doesn't have infinitives (like 'to go'). 'Να' + the verb is how Greek expresses 'to [verb]'.

Yes, it is neutral and professional enough, especially if you add a reason.

It means 'it must' or 'it is necessary'.

No, it is standard Modern Greek.

Use the past tense of 'πρέπει': 'Έπρεπε να φύγω'.

No, it means 'leave', but it can imply a quick departure.

عبارات مرتبط

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Πρέπει να πηγαίνω

similar

I must be going

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Φεύγω

synonym

I'm leaving

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Ήρθε η ώρα

builds on

The time has come

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Θα τα πούμε

similar

We'll talk later

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Την κάνω

specialized form

I'm making a break for it

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