Signification
Suggestion for a meal.
Contexte culturel
Meals are social events. If you are invited 'για φαγητό', expect to stay for at least two hours. It is considered rude to eat and leave immediately. In Cyprus, 'Πάμε για φαγητό' often implies a 'Meze' feast, which can include up to 30 small plates of food. In communities in the US or Australia, this phrase is a way to maintain cultural identity and connect with the 'patrida' (homeland). Late-night 'βρώμικο' (dirty food) after clubbing is a rite of passage for young Greeks.
The 'Na' Alternative
You can also say 'Πάμε να φάμε;' which is slightly more direct but equally common.
Timing is Everything
Don't suggest 'φαγητό' at 5 PM; it's neither lunch nor dinner time in Greece.
Signification
Suggestion for a meal.
The 'Na' Alternative
You can also say 'Πάμε να φάμε;' which is slightly more direct but equally common.
Timing is Everything
Don't suggest 'φαγητό' at 5 PM; it's neither lunch nor dinner time in Greece.
The 'Parea' Factor
If you say this to a group, you are effectively becoming the 'leader' of the parea for a moment.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing preposition.
Πάμε ___ φαγητό;
The phrase 'Πάμε για φαγητό' always uses 'για' to indicate the purpose of going.
Which is the most natural way to suggest eating to a friend?
How do you say 'Let's go for food'?
'Πάμε για φαγητό;' is the standard idiomatic expression.
Complete the dialogue.
Α: Πεινάω πολύ! Β: ___________
If someone is hungry, the most logical response is to suggest going for food.
Match the phrase to the context.
You are at work and it's 2 PM. You want to ask a colleague to join you for lunch.
Lunchtime is the perfect time for this phrase.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Common 'Pame gia...' Invitations
Social
- • Πάμε για φαγητό
- • Πάμε για ποτό
- • Πάμε για καφέ
Activity
- • Πάμε για τρέξιμο
- • Πάμε για ψώνια
- • Πάμε για μπάνιο
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΠάμε ___ φαγητό;
The phrase 'Πάμε για φαγητό' always uses 'για' to indicate the purpose of going.
How do you say 'Let's go for food'?
'Πάμε για φαγητό;' is the standard idiomatic expression.
Α: Πεινάω πολύ! Β: ___________
If someone is hungry, the most logical response is to suggest going for food.
You are at work and it's 2 PM. You want to ask a colleague to join you for lunch.
Lunchtime is the perfect time for this phrase.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsNo, it's neutral to informal. For formal settings, use 'Θα θέλατε να δειπνήσουμε;'.
Not necessarily, but in Greek culture, the person who invites often offers to pay. Be prepared for a bill-fight!
Technically yes, but 'Πάμε για πρωινό' is more specific. 'Φαγητό' usually implies a cooked meal (lunch/dinner).
'Φαγητό' is standard; 'φαΐ' is more colloquial and informal.
You can say 'Δεν πεινάω τώρα, αλλά πάμε για έναν καφέ'.
Expressions liées
Πάμε για καφέ
similarLet's go for coffee
Πάμε για ποτό
similarLet's go for a drink
Καλή όρεξη
builds onEnjoy your meal / Bon appétit
Κερνάω
specialized formIt's on me / I'm treating
