Signification
Asking about destination.
Contexte culturel
In neighborhoods, 'Πού πας;' is a way to maintain social bonds. It's not considered rude to ask; it's considered rude *not* to acknowledge someone's movement. On islands, the phrase often relates to the 'limani' (port). People will ask 'Πού πας;' to know which boat you are taking, as travel is central to island life. Second-generation Greeks often use the English 'Where are you going?' but with the Greek intonation and cultural expectation of a detailed answer. In Cyprus, you might hear 'Πού πάεις;' (Pou paeis?), which is the local dialectal variation. The cultural meaning remains the same.
The 'Greeting' Trick
If you see a friend on the street, don't just say 'Hi'. Say 'Γεια! Πού πας;' to sound more like a native.
The Accent Matters
In writing, always use the accent on 'Πού'. It's one of the few single-syllable words in Greek that requires one.
Signification
Asking about destination.
The 'Greeting' Trick
If you see a friend on the street, don't just say 'Hi'. Say 'Γεια! Πού πας;' to sound more like a native.
The Accent Matters
In writing, always use the accent on 'Πού'. It's one of the few single-syllable words in Greek that requires one.
Use 'Πού πάμε;' for groups
When you are with friends and nobody knows where to go, ask 'Πού πάμε;' to prompt a decision.
Don't be shy
Greeks aren't being nosy when they ask this; they are being friendly. Give a real answer!
Teste-toi
Choose the correct form of the phrase to use with your boss.
Γεια σας, κύριε Παπαδόπουλε. ________;
You should use the formal/plural form 'πηγαίνετε' with a boss or someone you address as 'κύριε'.
Complete the sentence with the correct word.
Πού ____ με αυτή τη βροχή; Θα βραχείς!
The context implies you are talking to one person (singular 'you').
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You think your friend is making a big mistake.
'Πού πας;' can be used rhetorically to question someone's direction in life or a decision.
Fill in the missing line.
Α: Πού πας, Κώστα; Β: ___________.
The question asks for a destination, so 'I'm going to the bakery' is the only logical answer.
Match the Greek phrase to its English equivalent.
1. Πού πας; 2. Πού το πας; 3. Πού πάμε;
These are the three most common variations of the 'go' query.
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Aides visuelles
Formal vs Informal
Banque d exercices
5 exercicesΓεια σας, κύριε Παπαδόπουλε. ________;
You should use the formal/plural form 'πηγαίνετε' with a boss or someone you address as 'κύριε'.
Πού ____ με αυτή τη βροχή; Θα βραχείς!
The context implies you are talking to one person (singular 'you').
Situation: You think your friend is making a big mistake.
'Πού πας;' can be used rhetorically to question someone's direction in life or a decision.
Α: Πού πας, Κώστα; Β: ___________.
The question asks for a destination, so 'I'm going to the bakery' is the only logical answer.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the three most common variations of the 'go' query.
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Questions fréquentes
12 questionsNo, it's generally friendly among peers. It only becomes rude if used with a stranger or in a demanding tone.
'Πάω' is the short, more common spoken form. 'Πηγαίνω' is the full form, slightly more formal.
Start with 'Πάω...' followed by 'στο/στη/στην' and your destination. E.g., 'Πάω στη δουλειά'.
Indirectly, yes. If someone is doing something strange, 'Πού πας;' implies 'What are you doing with that logic?'.
It's a social lubricant. It acknowledges the other person and opens the door for a conversation.
Yes, 'Πού πήγες;' (Where did you go?).
No, that would be rude. Use 'Παρακαλώ...' to get their attention.
It means 'Where are you going with this?' or 'What is your point?'.
Yes, as long as it has the accent. Without the accent, 'που' means 'that' or 'which'.
Use 'Πού πηγαίνετε;'.
Yes, 'Πού θα πας το καλοκαίρι;' (Where will you go this summer?).
Yes, it's a very common lyric in Greek 'laiko' and 'entechno' music.
Expressions liées
Πού είσαι;
similarWhere are you?
Πού το πας;
specialized formWhere are you going with this?
Πού πάμε;
builds onWhere are we going?
Πού πήγες;
similarWhere did you go?
Για πού το έβαλες;
synonymWhere are you bound for?
Πού κατευθύνεσαι;
specialized formWhere are you heading?
