Signification
Advice for health.
Contexte culturel
Greeks often consult their local pharmacist for minor issues before seeing a doctor. Suggesting 'Πήγαινε στο γιατρό' implies the issue is serious. Similar to Greece, but the healthcare system (GESY) has made the 'Personal Doctor' a more central figure in recent years. The phrase is often kept even by those who speak 'Greeklish,' showing its importance in family care. In villages, 'the doctor' often refers to the one rural clinic available, making the phrase very specific to a location.
The 'N' Rule
Don't worry too much about 'στο' vs 'στον'. In casual speech, 'στο γιατρό' is perfectly fine and very common.
Be Caring
When you say this, use a soft tone. In Greek, health advice is an expression of love.
Signification
Advice for health.
The 'N' Rule
Don't worry too much about 'στο' vs 'στον'. In casual speech, 'στο γιατρό' is perfectly fine and very common.
Be Caring
When you say this, use a soft tone. In Greek, health advice is an expression of love.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to complete the advice.
Πήγαινε ____ γιατρό.
We use 'στο' because 'γιατρός' is masculine and we need the preposition 'to the'.
Which form is correct when speaking to your boss?
Κύριε Παπαδόπουλε, ...
The plural/formal form 'πηγαίνετε' is required for respect.
Complete the dialogue.
Α: Πονάει το κεφάλι μου πολύ. Β: ____________________.
This is the most logical response to someone complaining of pain.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Someone is acting very crazy and irrational.
In this context, the phrase is used figuratively to question someone's sanity.
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Aides visuelles
When to say 'Πήγαινε στο γιατρό'
Symptoms
- • Πυρετός (Fever)
- • Βήχας (Cough)
- • Πόνος (Pain)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΠήγαινε ____ γιατρό.
We use 'στο' because 'γιατρός' is masculine and we need the preposition 'to the'.
Κύριε Παπαδόπουλε, ...
The plural/formal form 'πηγαίνετε' is required for respect.
Α: Πονάει το κεφάλι μου πολύ. Β: ____________________.
This is the most logical response to someone complaining of pain.
Someone is acting very crazy and irrational.
In this context, the phrase is used figuratively to question someone's sanity.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIn Greece, no. It is usually seen as a sign that you care about the person's well-being.
Yes, but be careful. It can be used sarcastically to mean 'you are crazy'. For real mental health advice, use 'Δες έναν ψυχολόγο'.
'Γιατρός' is the common word. 'Ιατρός' is very formal and used in official documents.
You say 'Πηγαίνω στο γιατρό'.
Usually yes, but for this phrase, you are just giving the general advice to seek help.
Yes, for masculine nouns like 'γιατρός'. If it were a female doctor, you could say 'στη γιατρό'.
Say 'Πήγαινε στα επείγοντα' (Go to the emergency room).
Yes, that is the grammatically 'perfect' version. Both are used.
It means 'healer'.
Not really, this is already quite short and direct.
Expressions liées
Περαστικά
similarGet well soon
Πάρε ένα ντεπόν
builds onTake a Depon (paracetamol)
Πήγαινε στο νοσοκομείο
specialized formGo to the hospital
Δες έναν ειδικό
specialized formSee a specialist
