Signification
Confirmation of preparation.
Contexte culturel
The phrase is the ultimate signal of hospitality. A host saying this is inviting you into their home and effort. In Cyprus, you might hear 'Εν όλα έτοιμα' in the local dialect, but the meaning and usage remain identical. This phrase is often one of the few Greek phrases kept by second or third-generation Greeks abroad, especially in the context of family gatherings. Greeks value personal relationships in business. Saying 'Είναι όλα έτοιμα' often comes after a period of informal chatting, signaling the switch to 'business mode'.
The 'Green Light' Phrase
Use this phrase to confidently end a period of preparation. It makes you sound organized and in control.
Watch the Gender
If you are talking about a specific feminine object (like a car - η λιμουζίνα), you say 'είναι έτοιμη'. But for 'everything', always use 'έτοιμα'.
Signification
Confirmation of preparation.
The 'Green Light' Phrase
Use this phrase to confidently end a period of preparation. It makes you sound organized and in control.
Watch the Gender
If you are talking about a specific feminine object (like a car - η λιμουζίνα), you say 'είναι έτοιμη'. But for 'everything', always use 'έτοιμα'.
Add 'Σχεδόν'
If you are 90% there, say 'Είναι σχεδόν όλα έτοιμα' (Everything is almost ready). It sounds very natural.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to say 'Everything is ready'.
Είναι ______ έτοιμα.
We use the neuter plural 'όλα' to refer to 'everything' in a general sense.
Which is the correct way to say 'Everything will be ready'?
Πώς λέμε 'Everything will be ready';
'Θα είναι' is the future tense of 'είναι'.
Match the Greek phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
Matching tenses and meanings.
Complete the dialogue.
Α: Πότε μπορούμε να ξεκινήσουμε το μάθημα; Β: ________. Μπορούμε να αρχίσουμε τώρα.
This is the most natural way to confirm that the lesson setup is complete.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΕίναι ______ έτοιμα.
We use the neuter plural 'όλα' to refer to 'everything' in a general sense.
Πώς λέμε 'Everything will be ready';
'Θα είναι' is the future tense of 'είναι'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Matching tenses and meanings.
Α: Πότε μπορούμε να ξεκινήσουμε το μάθημα; Β: ________. Μπορούμε να αρχίσουμε τώρα.
This is the most natural way to confirm that the lesson setup is complete.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes! Dropping the 'είναι' is very common in casual speech and texting. It's like saying 'All set!'
Because 'όλα' (everything) is plural in Greek, so the adjective must also be plural.
Yes, it is neutral and perfectly acceptable in a professional context to confirm you have prepared for the interview.
Just say 'Είναι όλα έτοιμα;' with a rising intonation at the end.
'Όλα έτοιμα' means preparations are finished. 'Όλα καλά' means everything is going well/fine.
No, for people use 'Είμαστε έτοιμοι' (We are ready) or 'Είναι έτοιμοι' (They are ready).
Yes, 'Είμαστε κομπλέ' (We are complete/all set) is very common slang among younger people.
Use the past tense: 'Ήταν όλα έτοιμα'.
In this context, yes. Literally it means 'all things'.
Yes, a waiter might say this when bringing the last dish to your table.
Expressions liées
Όλα καλά
similarEverything is fine / All good
Είμαι έτοιμος
builds onI am ready
Τελείωσα
similarI finished
Πανέτοιμος
specialized formCompletely ready
