Signification
Stating completion.
Contexte culturel
The phrase is the heart of Greek hospitality. When you hear 'Το φαγητό είναι έτοιμο,' it's a command to drop everything and eat together. In Cyprus, you might hear 'Εν έτοιμο' (En etimo) in the local dialect, which is the equivalent of 'Είναι έτοιμο.' Punctuality can be relaxed in social settings, but in business, 'Είναι έτοιμο' is expected to be literal and timely. In Greek-American or Greek-Australian households, this is often one of the few phrases that persists even when the rest of the conversation is in English.
The Default Rule
If you aren't sure of the gender, just say 'Έτοιμο!' (Ready!). It's short, natural, and avoids grammar mistakes.
Watch the 'I'
Never say 'Είναι έτοιμο' if you mean you are ready to leave the house. People will look for the object you're talking about!
Signification
Stating completion.
The Default Rule
If you aren't sure of the gender, just say 'Έτοιμο!' (Ready!). It's short, natural, and avoids grammar mistakes.
Watch the 'I'
Never say 'Είναι έτοιμο' if you mean you are ready to leave the house. People will look for the object you're talking about!
The Tavern Shout
In a busy tavern, you'll hear waiters shout 'Έτοιμο!' to the kitchen. It's the universal sound of Greek service.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct form for 'The coffee (ο καφές) is ready.'
Ο καφές ______.
Because 'καφές' is masculine, we use 'έτοιμος'.
Fill in the missing word for 'The pizza (η πίτσα) is ready.'
Η πίτσα είναι ______.
'Πίτσα' is feminine, so the adjective must end in -η.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You just finished writing an email.
You are stating that the specific object (the email) is finished.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Πότε θα είναι έτοιμο το αυτοκίνητο; B: ______ σε μία ώρα.
The question asks 'When will it be ready?', so the answer uses the future tense.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Gender Agreement for 'Ready'
Masculine (ο)
- • καφές -> έτοιμος
- • λογαριασμός -> έτοιμος
Feminine (η)
- • πίτσα -> έτοιμη
- • αναφορά -> έτοιμη
Neuter (το)
- • φαγητό -> έτοιμο
- • αμάξι -> έτοιμο
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΟ καφές ______.
Because 'καφές' is masculine, we use 'έτοιμος'.
Η πίτσα είναι ______.
'Πίτσα' is feminine, so the adjective must end in -η.
You just finished writing an email.
You are stating that the specific object (the email) is finished.
A: Πότε θα είναι έτοιμο το αυτοκίνητο; B: ______ σε μία ώρα.
The question asks 'When will it be ready?', so the answer uses the future tense.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, but you must change the verb to 'Είμαι' (I am), 'Είσαι' (You are), etc., and match the gender. 'Είναι έτοιμος' means 'He is ready.'
'Έτοιμο' means ready for use. 'Τελειωμένο' means finished/ended. A project can be 'τελειωμένο' but not yet 'έτοιμο' for presentation.
You say 'Είναι σχεδόν έτοιμο.'
Not at all! It's very common and efficient, especially in casual settings or among friends.
Expressions liées
Τελείωσα
similarI finished
Όλα καλά
similarEverything is fine / all good
Εντάξει
similarOkay / In order
Πανέτοιμος
specialized formCompletely ready
