Signification
To make something a priority.
Contexte culturel
The phrase is often linked to the concept of 'peisma' (stubbornness). In Greek history, this trait is celebrated as a means of national survival. In Cypriot dialect, the phrase is used similarly but with local phonetic variations. It remains a staple of everyday motivation. Second-generation Greeks often use this phrase to describe their parents' determination to succeed in a new country. In start-up culture in Athens, this phrase is used to describe 'pivoting' or committing to a new business model with total focus.
The 'Na' Connection
Always follow this phrase with 'να' + verb to describe your specific goal. It makes your Greek sound much more natural.
Don't forget the 'To'
Without the 'το', the phrase sounds incomplete. It's 'Το βάζω', not just 'Βάζω'.
Signification
To make something a priority.
The 'Na' Connection
Always follow this phrase with 'να' + verb to describe your specific goal. It makes your Greek sound much more natural.
Don't forget the 'To'
Without the 'το', the phrase sounds incomplete. It's 'Το βάζω', not just 'Βάζω'.
Use it for stubbornness
If you want to describe a friend who won't listen to reason, say 'Το έβαλε στο μυαλό του και δεν ακούει κανέναν'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'βάζω' in the past tense.
Ο Κώστας το _______ στο μυαλό του να μάθει κιθάρα.
The past tense (Aorist) is used here to show the decision has already been made.
Which sentence means 'Don't worry about it'?
Choose the correct phrase:
The negative imperative is used to tell someone not to overthink or worry.
Complete the dialogue with the correct possessive pronoun.
Άννα: 'Θα γίνω γιατρός!' - Μαρία: 'Αν το βάλεις στο μυαλό _____, σίγουρα θα γίνεις.'
The pronoun must match the person being addressed (Anna/You).
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: Someone is obsessed with a small mistake they made.
This is the standard way to reassure someone who is overthinking.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΟ Κώστας το _______ στο μυαλό του να μάθει κιθάρα.
The past tense (Aorist) is used here to show the decision has already been made.
Choose the correct phrase:
The negative imperative is used to tell someone not to overthink or worry.
Άννα: 'Θα γίνω γιατρός!' - Μαρία: 'Αν το βάλεις στο μυαλό _____, σίγουρα θα γίνεις.'
The pronoun must match the person being addressed (Anna/You).
Situation: Someone is obsessed with a small mistake they made.
This is the standard way to reassure someone who is overthinking.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, you can 'put it in your mind' to take revenge or do something negative, but it's most commonly used for positive goals.
It's stronger. 'Αποφάσισα' is a decision. 'Το έβαλα στο μυαλό μου' is a commitment with willpower.
Use the negative: 'Μην το βάζεις στο μυαλό σου'. It's a very common way to comfort people.
Technically 'brain' is 'enkephalos', but in idioms, 'myalo' is always used for the mind/intellect.
No, that means 'I hold it dear' or 'I love it'. It doesn't mean determination.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
There isn't a direct opposite idiom, but 'το βγάζω από το μυαλό μου' means to stop thinking about something or give up on an idea.
Yes: 'Θα το βάλω στο μυαλό μου και θα το κάνω'. It sounds very determined.
It's a dummy pronoun that represents the 'idea' or 'goal' in general. It's a common feature of Greek idioms.
No, 'vazo sto kefali' is not a standard idiom and sounds like a literal translation mistake.
Expressions liées
το βάζω σκοπό
synonymTo make something a goal.
μου καρφώθηκε η ιδέα
similarAn idea got stuck in my head.
το παίρνω απόφαση
similarTo make a decision.
έχω το νου μου
contrastTo be careful / To keep an eye on.
