Signification
Giving directions.
Contexte culturel
Buses in Greece are often color-coded. In Athens, blue/yellow buses are urban, while orange/green coaches (KTEL) are for long distances. The 'periptero' (kiosk) is the traditional place to buy bus tickets. You cannot always buy them from the driver. The OASTH bus system is the only public transport in the city (until the metro opens), making the phrase 'Πάρτε το λεωφορείο' even more essential there. Bus schedules on islands often change with the seasons (summer vs. winter). Always check the 'pinakida' (notice board) at the port.
The Number Matters
Always try to include the bus number if you know it. It makes your directions much more helpful.
Validate Your Ticket
Just taking the bus isn't enough; you must 'validate' (ακύρωση) your ticket in the machine or you might get a fine.
Signification
Giving directions.
The Number Matters
Always try to include the bus number if you know it. It makes your directions much more helpful.
Validate Your Ticket
Just taking the bus isn't enough; you must 'validate' (ακύρωση) your ticket in the machine or you might get a fine.
Use 'Πάρε' for Friends
Switch to 'Πάρε' (singular) to sound more natural and less like a textbook when talking to peers.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing verb in the formal form.
Για να πάτε στην Ακρόπολη, ______ το λεωφορείο 230.
We use the formal/plural imperative 'Πάρτε' when giving directions politely.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
How do you say 'Take the bus' to a group of people?
You need the plural 'Πάρτε' and the article 'το'.
Complete the dialogue.
Tourist: Συγγνώμη, πού είναι η στάση; Local: Είναι εκεί. ______ το λεωφορείο 040.
The local is giving a direction to take a specific bus.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are talking to your boss about how to get to the meeting.
The formal 'Πάρτε' is appropriate for a professional relationship.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΓια να πάτε στην Ακρόπολη, ______ το λεωφορείο 230.
We use the formal/plural imperative 'Πάρτε' when giving directions politely.
How do you say 'Take the bus' to a group of people?
You need the plural 'Πάρτε' and the article 'το'.
Tourist: Συγγνώμη, πού είναι η στάση; Local: Είναι εκεί. ______ το λεωφορείο 040.
The local is giving a direction to take a specific bus.
You are talking to your boss about how to get to the meeting.
The formal 'Πάρτε' is appropriate for a professional relationship.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, if you want to be formal or polite (the 'plural of politeness').
'Λεωφορείο' is for city buses; 'πούλμαν' is usually for private tour buses or long-distance coaches.
Yes, in Greek we almost always use the definite article with modes of transport when using the verb 'παίρνω'.
Yes, though the bus system in Cyprus is different, the phrase remains the same.
Expressions liées
Πάρτε το μετρό
similarTake the metro
Πάρτε ταξί
similarTake a taxi
Κατεβείτε στη στάση
builds onGet off at the stop
Περιμένω το λεωφορείο
relatedI am waiting for the bus
