Signification
When words don't match actions or are useless
Contexte culturel
In Greek coffee shop (kafeneio) culture, political debates often end with this phrase when one side feels the other is using 'wooden language' (ξύλινη γλώσσα) or empty rhetoric. The phrase is equally common in Cyprus, often used in the same context of avoiding a direct answer in social or business settings. Second-generation Greeks in the US or Australia often remember this phrase from their parents when they tried to make excuses for not doing chores.
The Eye Roll
To sound truly Greek, pair this phrase with a slight roll of the eyes or a tilt of the head. It amplifies the sarcasm.
Don't be too literal
If you use this in a romantic setting, your partner will think you are accusing them of lying, not being sweet!
Signification
When words don't match actions or are useless
The Eye Roll
To sound truly Greek, pair this phrase with a slight roll of the eyes or a tilt of the head. It amplifies the sarcasm.
Don't be too literal
If you use this in a romantic setting, your partner will think you are accusing them of lying, not being sweet!
Teste-toi
Which situation best fits the idiom 'άλλα λόγια να αγαπιόμαστε'?
Ο Γιάννης χρωστάει λεφτά στον Νίκο. Όταν ο Νίκος του τα ζητάει, ο Γιάννης...
Talking about the weather to avoid a debt is a classic example of 'άλλα λόγια να αγαπιόμαστε'.
Complete the phrase.
Μην μου λες άλλα λόγια να ___________, πες μου την αλήθεια!
The idiom is fixed with the first-person plural passive form 'αγαπιόμαστε'.
Match the response to the question.
Question: 'Γιατί άργησες πάλι στη δουλειά;'
Response B is an example of 'άλλα λόγια να αγαπιόμαστε' because it uses an irrelevant compliment to avoid the question.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesΟ Γιάννης χρωστάει λεφτά στον Νίκο. Όταν ο Νίκος του τα ζητάει, ο Γιάννης...
Talking about the weather to avoid a debt is a classic example of 'άλλα λόγια να αγαπιόμαστε'.
Μην μου λες άλλα λόγια να ___________, πες μου την αλήθεια!
The idiom is fixed with the first-person plural passive form 'αγαπιόμαστε'.
Question: 'Γιατί άργησες πάλι στη δουλειά;'
Response B is an example of 'άλλα λόγια να αγαπιόμαστε' because it uses an irrelevant compliment to avoid the question.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsIt can be. It's sarcastic. Use it with friends to be funny, but be careful with strangers.
Almost never. It is 99% used to point out evasion or nonsense.
Expressions liées
λόγια του αέρα
similarEmpty words or promises that have no substance.
άλλα αντ' άλλων
similarTalking nonsense or giving irrelevant answers.
πετάω τη μπάλα στην εξέδρα
synonymTo divert attention from the main issue.
