Signification
To monitor a task closely.
Contexte culturel
In many Greek small businesses, the owner is expected to be 'από πάνω' at all times. This is seen as a sign of dedication rather than a lack of trust. The 'Greek Mother' is famously 'από πάνω' from her children, often helping with homework or checking their progress well into their teenage years. There is a cultural belief that if you don't stay 'από πάνω' from a technician, the work might be 'procheiro' (sloppy). When dealing with Greek bureaucracy, people often feel they need to be 'από πάνω' from their application to ensure it moves forward.
Use it for reassurance
If someone is worried about a task, say 'Θα είμαι εγώ από πάνω' to make them feel safe and supervised.
Don't overdo it
Using this too much about your colleagues can make you sound like a control freak.
Signification
To monitor a task closely.
Use it for reassurance
If someone is worried about a task, say 'Θα είμαι εγώ από πάνω' to make them feel safe and supervised.
Don't overdo it
Using this too much about your colleagues can make you sound like a control freak.
The 'And on top of that' nuance
Remember that 'και από πάνω' at the end of a sentence means 'to make matters worse' or 'despite being in the wrong'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'είμαι' and the phrase 'από πάνω'.
Ο διευθυντής _______ συνέχεια _______ μου και δεν μπορώ να δουλέψω.
The sentence requires the 3rd person singular of 'είμαι' and the standard phrase.
Which sentence correctly uses the idiom for supervision?
Which one is correct?
This correctly uses the 'από πάνω από' structure for monitoring a person.
Complete the dialogue with the appropriate phrase.
Α: Γιατί κάθεσαι εδώ στην κουζίνα; Β: _________________ από το φαγητό για να μην καεί.
In the context of preventing food from burning, 'είμαι από πάνω' is the standard idiom for vigilance.
Match the situation to the meaning of 'είμαι από πάνω'.
Situation: A manager watching an intern.
In a work context with an intern, it implies monitoring for mistakes.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΟ διευθυντής _______ συνέχεια _______ μου και δεν μπορώ να δουλέψω.
The sentence requires the 3rd person singular of 'είμαι' and the standard phrase.
Which one is correct?
This correctly uses the 'από πάνω από' structure for monitoring a person.
Α: Γιατί κάθεσαι εδώ στην κουζίνα; Β: _________________ από το φαγητό για να μην καεί.
In the context of preventing food from burning, 'είμαι από πάνω' is the standard idiom for vigilance.
Situation: A manager watching an intern.
In a work context with an intern, it implies monitoring for mistakes.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
6 questionsNo, it's figurative. You can be 'από πάνω' while sitting at your own desk, as long as you are closely monitoring the other person's work.
Yes, like 'είμαι από πάνω από το φαγητό' (I'm watching the food). It means you are giving it your full attention.
It depends on the tone. It can be a sign of responsibility or a sign of annoying micromanagement.
'Πάνω από' is a simple preposition (above). 'Από πάνω από' is the idiomatic way to express the state of supervision.
Yes, but 'είμαι επάνω' usually just means 'I am upstairs'. For supervision, 'από πάνω' is much more common.
You can say 'Τα έχω όλα υπό έλεγχο' (I have everything under control), but 'είμαι από πάνω' also works if you mean you are actively managing them.
Expressions liées
έχω το νου μου
similarto keep an eye on something
επιβλέπω
synonymto supervise
πάνω από το κεφάλι μου
specialized formbreathing down my neck
είμαι από κάτω
contrastto be underneath
