Signification
Becoming frustrated or confused.
Contexte culturel
In cities like Athens, this is used frequently in traffic or public transport. Used among close colleagues to vent about deadlines. Used by parents or children when household chores become overwhelming.
Use gestures
Greeks often use their hands when they say 'Το χάνω' to show frustration.
Don't use with boss
It sounds unprofessional. Use 'Είμαι λίγο πιεσμένος' instead.
Signification
Becoming frustrated or confused.
Use gestures
Greeks often use their hands when they say 'Το χάνω' to show frustration.
Don't use with boss
It sounds unprofessional. Use 'Είμαι λίγο πιεσμένος' instead.
Add 'τελείως'
Adding 'τελείως' (completely) makes the frustration sound more natural.
Teste-toi
Which situation is best for 'Το χάνω'?
You are...
It describes emotional frustration, not physical loss.
Complete the sentence.
Με τόση δουλειά, πραγματικά ___!
The phrase for losing patience is 'το χάνω'.
Match the phrase to the meaning.
Το χάνω
It is an idiom for losing composure.
What would you say?
Friend: 'This math problem is impossible!' You: '___!'
This shows empathy for their frustration.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesYou are...
It describes emotional frustration, not physical loss.
Με τόση δουλειά, πραγματικά ___!
The phrase for losing patience is 'το χάνω'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
It is an idiom for losing composure.
Friend: 'This math problem is impossible!' You: '___!'
This shows empathy for their frustration.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
8 questionsOnly if you have a very friendly, informal relationship. Otherwise, avoid it.
No, it's just a way to say you are frustrated.
Yes, exactly the same usage.
Yes, it's very common in texting.
No, it's the same for everyone.
It changes the meaning to being shocked or confused.
Never. It's strictly for spoken or informal written language.
Add an adverb like 'πραγματικά' (really) or 'τελείως' (completely).
Expressions liées
Τα έχασα
similarI was stunned
Χάνω τη γη κάτω από τα πόδια μου
builds onI am losing ground
Δεν αντέχω άλλο
synonymI can't take it anymore
