B2 Expression غیر رسمی

το πήρα πάνω μου

took it on myself

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معنی

To take responsibility for a task.

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زمینه فرهنگی

In Greek offices, taking initiative is highly valued but can be tricky. Saying 'το πήρα πάνω μου' shows you are a 'levendis' (gallant/brave) worker who doesn't fear responsibility. The 'head' of the family often uses this phrase to reassure others during a crisis, reinforcing their role as the protector. Among young people, it's often used in gaming or sports to show off skills. It can also be used to mock a friend who is acting like a 'big shot'. The phrase is a linguistic manifestation of 'philotimo'. It's about doing what is right for the group without being asked.

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Use it for 'I've got this'

If you want to sound like a native speaker who is confident and helpful, this is your go-to phrase. It's much more natural than saying 'Θα βοηθήσω'.

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Watch the 'Polu'

Never say 'Το πήρα πολύ πάνω μου' about yourself unless you are being self-deprecating. It usually sounds like you're admitting you're arrogant.

معنی

To take responsibility for a task.

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Use it for 'I've got this'

If you want to sound like a native speaker who is confident and helpful, this is your go-to phrase. It's much more natural than saying 'Θα βοηθήσω'.

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Watch the 'Polu'

Never say 'Το πήρα πολύ πάνω μου' about yourself unless you are being self-deprecating. It usually sounds like you're admitting you're arrogant.

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The 'Philotimo' Connection

Using this phrase correctly shows you understand the Greek value of taking initiative for the group.

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Fill in the correct possessive pronoun (μου, σου, του, κτλ).

Ο Γιάννης είναι πολύ υπεύθυνος. Όταν χάλασε το αυτοκίνητο, το πήρε πάνω ___ και το έφτιαξε μόνος του.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: του

The subject is 'Ο Γιάννης' (he), so the pronoun must be 'του'.

Which sentence means 'He has become too arrogant'?

Ποια πρόταση σημαίνει ότι κάποιος έγινε εγωιστής;

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Το πήρε πολύ πάνω του.

Adding 'πολύ' (too much) to this phrase idiomaticallly implies arrogance.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.

Μαρία: 'Ποιος θα μιλήσει στον πελάτη για την καθυστέρηση;' Κώστας: '_________________'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Το πήρα πάνω μου, μην ανησυχείς.

This is the standard idiomatic way to say 'I've got this/I'll handle it'.

In which situation is 'Το πήρα πάνω μου' NOT appropriate?

Σε ποια περίπτωση ΔΕΝ χρησιμοποιούμε τη φράση;

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Όταν φοράμε ένα πουλόβερ επειδή κρυώνουμε.

Wearing a sweater is a literal action ('φόρεσα'), not the idiomatic use of taking responsibility.

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Fill in the correct possessive pronoun (μου, σου, του, κτλ). جای خالی A2

Ο Γιάννης είναι πολύ υπεύθυνος. Όταν χάλασε το αυτοκίνητο, το πήρε πάνω ___ και το έφτιαξε μόνος του.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: του

The subject is 'Ο Γιάννης' (he), so the pronoun must be 'του'.

Which sentence means 'He has become too arrogant'? Choose B1

Ποια πρόταση σημαίνει ότι κάποιος έγινε εγωιστής;

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Το πήρε πολύ πάνω του.

Adding 'πολύ' (too much) to this phrase idiomaticallly implies arrogance.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural response. dialogue_completion B2

Μαρία: 'Ποιος θα μιλήσει στον πελάτη για την καθυστέρηση;' Κώστας: '_________________'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Το πήρα πάνω μου, μην ανησυχείς.

This is the standard idiomatic way to say 'I've got this/I'll handle it'.

In which situation is 'Το πήρα πάνω μου' NOT appropriate? situation_matching B2

Σε ποια περίπτωση ΔΕΝ χρησιμοποιούμε τη φράση;

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Όταν φοράμε ένα πουλόβερ επειδή κρυώνουμε.

Wearing a sweater is a literal action ('φόρεσα'), not the idiomatic use of taking responsibility.

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سوالات متداول

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No, it's usually seen as helpful and assertive. However, if you say it about a task that wasn't yours to take, it might seem like you're overstepping.

It's a bit dramatic for small chores. Use it for things that require a bit of effort or where there's a risk of failure.

'Το ανέλαβα' is more formal and neutral. 'Το πήρα πάνω μου' is more personal and idiomatic.

Yes! 'Τα πήρα πάνω μου' (I took them on me) if there are multiple tasks or problems.

That would be 'Μην το παίρνεις κατάκαρδα'. Don't confuse it with 'πάνω σου'.

Yes, very frequently, especially when someone is volunteering to lead a project.

Yes, it's a great way to say 'I take full responsibility for this error.'

Only when you add 'πολύ' (e.g., 'το πήρε πολύ πάνω του'), which means someone is being arrogant.

It literally means 'I took it on top of me.'

Yes, it is a standard idiom used throughout the Greek-speaking world.

عبارات مرتبط

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βγάζω την ουρά μου απ' έξω

contrast

To avoid responsibility / to wash one's hands of something.

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αναλαμβάνω την ευθύνη

synonym

I assume responsibility.

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το παίζω κάποιος

similar

To act like you are someone important.

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ρίχνω το φταίξιμο

contrast

To shift the blame.

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