Signification
Traveling for leisure.
Contexte culturel
The 'August Exodus' is a real phenomenon. On August 15th, cities become ghost towns as everyone 'πάει διακοπές'. Each island has a different vibe for 'διακοπές'. Mykonos is for parties, while Ikaria is for 'slow living'. For Greeks living abroad, 'πάμε διακοπές' almost always means 'we are going back to Greece'. Greeks take their vacation time very seriously. It is common to discuss summer plans as early as January.
Drop the Preposition
Remember: no 'on' or 'at'. Just 'Πάμε διακοπές'.
The August Rule
If you say 'Πάμε διακοπές' in August, everyone assumes you are heading to the sea.
Signification
Traveling for leisure.
Drop the Preposition
Remember: no 'on' or 'at'. Just 'Πάμε διακοπές'.
The August Rule
If you say 'Πάμε διακοπές' in August, everyone assumes you are heading to the sea.
Plural Only
Never say 'πάω διακοπή' for vacation. You'll sound like you're talking about a power cut!
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to say 'We are going on vacation to Crete'.
Φέτος ______ διακοπές στην Κρήτη.
'Πάμε' is the standard verb for the movement toward a vacation destination.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct option:
In Greek, this collocation does not use a preposition.
Complete the dialogue.
Α: Κουράστηκα πολύ στη δουλειά. Β: Κι εγώ! Πότε ___________;
The context of being tired at work suggests a need for a vacation.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You just booked tickets for Santorini. What do you say?
Booking tickets for a famous island implies a vacation.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Where do we go?
Destination
- • Νησί (Island)
- • Βουνό (Mountain)
- • Χωριό (Village)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΦέτος ______ διακοπές στην Κρήτη.
'Πάμε' is the standard verb for the movement toward a vacation destination.
Select the correct option:
In Greek, this collocation does not use a preposition.
Α: Κουράστηκα πολύ στη δουλειά. Β: Κι εγώ! Πότε ___________;
The context of being tired at work suggests a need for a vacation.
You just booked tickets for Santorini. What do you say?
Booking tickets for a famous island implies a vacation.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, but usually 'πάμε για ένα διήμερο' (let's go for a two-day trip) is more specific. 'Διακοπές' usually implies a longer break.
Both are correct. 'Πάμε' is the shorter, more common form in spoken Greek.
Because it refers to a series of days off, similar to 'holidays' in British English.
Absolutely! You can go 'διακοπές' to a ski resort or a mountain village.
Expressions liées
Φεύγω για διακοπές
similarI am leaving for vacation.
Κάνω διακοπές
similarI am vacationing.
Πάω ταξίδι
builds onI am going on a trip.
Πάμε για μπάνια
specialized formLet's go for swims.
