Signification
Retiring for the night.
Contexte culturel
In Greece, social life often extends past midnight. Using this phrase is a socially accepted way to excuse yourself from a group. The phrase is used identically in Cyprus, though the accent might make the 'ύπνο' sound slightly more clipped. Second and third-generation Greeks often use this phrase to maintain a connection to their heritage, even if their Greek is limited.
Consistency
Use this phrase daily to build muscle memory.
Social Boundary
It is perfectly polite to use this to end a conversation.
Signification
Retiring for the night.
Consistency
Use this phrase daily to build muscle memory.
Social Boundary
It is perfectly polite to use this to end a conversation.
Teste-toi
Complete the phrase.
Πάω ____ ύπνο.
The preposition 'για' is used to indicate purpose.
Which is correct?
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
The noun must be in the accusative case (ύπνο) after the preposition.
Match the phrase with its meaning.
Πάω για ύπνο
The phrase means retiring for the night.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Πρέπει να φύγω. B: Γιατί; A: ____.
Given the context of leaving, 'going to sleep' is the most logical reason for ending the night.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΠάω ____ ύπνο.
The preposition 'για' is used to indicate purpose.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
The noun must be in the accusative case (ύπνο) after the preposition.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
The phrase means retiring for the night.
A: Πρέπει να φύγω. B: Γιατί; A: ____.
Given the context of leaving, 'going to sleep' is the most logical reason for ending the night.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
6 questionsOnly if you have a very casual relationship. Otherwise, use a formal sign-off.
No, it is a polite way to signal you are tired.
'ύπνο' is the accusative case, 'ύπνος' is the nominative.
No, that would be very strange! It is for the night.
No, it is neutral/casual.
Yes, 'Πάω να κοιμηθώ' is also very common.
Expressions liées
Πέφτω για ύπνο
synonymFalling into sleep
Πάω να κοιμηθώ
synonymI am going to sleep
Καληνύχτα
builds onGoodnight
