Signification
It is my turn or belonging.
Contexte culturel
When the bill comes, someone might say 'Είναι για μένα' to mean 'I'll take care of this', though 'Εγώ κερνάω' is more common. It shows generosity. Mothers often use this phrase when distributing food to children, ensuring everyone knows which plate is 'for them'. In a 'parea' (group of friends), claiming a turn or an item with this phrase is expected to be done loudly and clearly. There is a poetic sense that certain life events are 'for' a person, reflecting the Greek concept of 'moira' (fate).
The 'Turn' Trick
If you're in a group and unsure if it's your turn, ask 'Είναι για μένα;' with a rising intonation.
Pronoun Power
Never say 'για με'. It sounds very uneducated or like a very specific regional dialect that might be misunderstood.
Signification
It is my turn or belonging.
The 'Turn' Trick
If you're in a group and unsure if it's your turn, ask 'Είναι για μένα;' with a rising intonation.
Pronoun Power
Never say 'για με'. It sounds very uneducated or like a very specific regional dialect that might be misunderstood.
Negative Usage
Use 'Δεν είναι για μένα' to politely decline food you don't like without offending the cook.
Body Language
When saying 'Είναι για μένα', Greeks often tap their chest lightly with their palm for emphasis.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the pronoun.
Αυτό το δώρο δεν είναι για σένα, είναι για ____.
After the preposition 'για', we must use the strong accusative form 'εμένα'.
Which phrase is best for claiming your turn in a game?
Ποιος παίζει τώρα;
'Είναι για μένα' is a common way to say 'It's my turn' in a casual game.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You see a job ad that perfectly matches your skills.
This expresses suitability—that the job 'is for you'.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Για μένα vs Δικό μου
Common Objects for 'Για μένα'
Food
- • Καφές
- • Πίτσα
- • Γλυκό
Items
- • Δέμα
- • Γράμμα
- • Δώρο
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesΑυτό το δώρο δεν είναι για σένα, είναι για ____.
After the preposition 'για', we must use the strong accusative form 'εμένα'.
Ποιος παίζει τώρα;
'Είναι για μένα' is a common way to say 'It's my turn' in a casual game.
Situation: You see a job ad that perfectly matches your skills.
This expresses suitability—that the job 'is for you'.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsOnly in a poetic sense (e.g., 'You are for me'). In daily life, it sounds like you are claiming an object.
They are the same. 'Εμένα' is slightly more formal or emphatic, while 'μένα' is more common in speech.
No, as long as your tone is friendly. It is a standard way to identify yourself as a recipient.
You say 'Είναι για εμάς'.
Yes, if you are confirming you are the intended recipient of a file or information.
Indirectly, yes. If you say 'This style is for me', it implies you like it and it suits you.
You can say 'Είναι από μένα' or 'Εγώ κερνάω'. 'Είναι για μένα' usually means you are the one getting the item.
Yes, but the local dialect might use 'για μέναν' or different intonation.
Yes, if the person serving asks 'Next?', you can say 'Είναι για μένα'.
Constantly! It's a staple of Greek pop lyrics about love and destiny.
Expressions liées
Είναι η σειρά μου
similarIt is my turn
Είναι δικό μου
similarIt is mine
Μου ανήκει
specialized formIt belongs to me
Είναι για σένα
contrastIt is for you
Με εκφράζει
similarIt expresses me
