Signification
An invitation to enter a space.
Contexte culturel
Hospitality is often expressed through immediate invitations. If you are standing at a door, expect a 'περάστε' within seconds. The word 'Κοπιάστε' is often used instead of 'Περάστε'. it carries a heavy cultural weight of sharing whatever is on the table. Hierarchies are respected. A junior employee will always wait for the 'περάστε' before entering a senior's office. Doors are often left unlocked or open. 'Περάστε' is a constant refrain heard from balconies and courtyards.
The Hand Gesture
Always accompany the phrase with a sweeping motion of your hand toward the room. It makes you look like a native.
Singular vs Plural
When in doubt, always use the plural 'περάστε'. It is never wrong to be too polite, but it can be awkward to be too informal.
Signification
An invitation to enter a space.
The Hand Gesture
Always accompany the phrase with a sweeping motion of your hand toward the room. It makes you look like a native.
Singular vs Plural
When in doubt, always use the plural 'περάστε'. It is never wrong to be too polite, but it can be awkward to be too informal.
The Response
If someone says this to you, the best response is 'Ευχαριστώ' (Thank you) or 'Καλώς σας βρήκαμε' (Glad to find you).
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to politely invite a customer into your shop.
Καλημέρα σας! Παρακαλώ, ________.
We use the plural 'περάστε' for politeness with customers.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Where would you most likely hear 'Παρακαλώ, περάστε στο ταμείο'?
This means 'Please proceed to the checkout/register'.
Complete the dialogue between a doctor and a patient.
Doctor: Κύριε Ανδρέου; Παρακαλώ, περάστε. Patient: ________.
The natural response to an invitation is to say 'Thank you'.
Which of these is the most informal?
Choose the version you would use with your brother.
'Πέρνα' is the singular, informal imperative.
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Aides visuelles
Formal vs Informal
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΚαλημέρα σας! Παρακαλώ, ________.
We use the plural 'περάστε' for politeness with customers.
Where would you most likely hear 'Παρακαλώ, περάστε στο ταμείο'?
This means 'Please proceed to the checkout/register'.
Doctor: Κύριε Ανδρέου; Παρακαλώ, περάστε. Patient: ________.
The natural response to an invitation is to say 'Thank you'.
Choose the version you would use with your brother.
'Πέρνα' is the singular, informal imperative.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsYes! In fact, it's the preferred way to show respect to a single person you don't know well.
'Περάστε' focuses on the act of passing through the door, while 'Ελάτε' simply means 'Come'. 'Περάστε' is slightly more formal.
Yes, but it sounds more like a command. Adding 'Παρακαλώ' makes it a warm invitation.
You would use the singular informal: 'Πέρνα μέσα!'
Not usually. In an email, you would use 'Σας περιμένουμε' (We are waiting for you) or 'Θα χαρούμε να σας δούμε'.
Yes, the verb 'περνώ' is used for exams, but the phrase 'Παρακαλώ, περάστε' is specifically for invitations.
You can say 'Παρακαλώ, μπορώ να περάσω;' (Please, may I pass?).
Yes, but 'Κοπιάστε' is more common and culturally distinct there.
'Περάστε' is the Aorist (one-time action), which fits the act of entering a room perfectly.
Usually, the waiter says it to you. If you are inviting a waiter to your table, you'd say 'Παρακαλώ, ελάτε λίγο'.
There isn't a direct 'polite' opposite, but 'Περάστε έξω' is the polite way to say 'Leave'.
Constantly! It's the standard line for any scene involving a guest or a professional meeting.
Like the 'st' in 'stop', but softer and more dental.
It is essential, everyday Greek that every learner must know.
Expressions liées
Ορίστε
similarHere you go / Yes? / Please
Κοπιάστε
specialized formCome and join us
Ελάτε μέσα
synonymCome inside
Καθίστε
builds onSit down
Προχωρήστε
similarProceed / Move forward
