Signification
To become lost.
Contexte culturel
In many islands like Mykonos, streets were intentionally built like a labyrinth to confuse pirates. Thus, 'losing your way' is a historical feature of the architecture. If you tell a Greek 'έχασα τον δρόμο μου', they will likely walk you to your destination rather than just pointing. This is part of the 'philotimo' culture. The 'lost path' is a recurring theme in songs about social outcasts and the urban poor of the early 20th century. In Athens, street names can change or be repeated in different suburbs, making this phrase a daily reality for even locals.
Use the possessive!
Always remember to add 'μου', 'σου', etc. Without it, the phrase sounds incomplete to a native speaker.
Not for objects
If you lose your phone, just say 'Έχασα το τηλέφωνό μου'. Never add 'τον δρόμο'.
Signification
To become lost.
Use the possessive!
Always remember to add 'μου', 'σου', etc. Without it, the phrase sounds incomplete to a native speaker.
Not for objects
If you lose your phone, just say 'Έχασα το τηλέφωνό μου'. Never add 'τον δρόμο'.
Metaphorical power
Use this in job interviews to describe a challenge you overcame: 'Έχασα τον δρόμο μου στην αρχή, αλλά μετά...'.
Ask a local
Greeks love giving directions. If you lose your way, it's a great chance to practice your Greek!
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct possessive pronoun.
Εμείς χάσαμε τον δρόμο ____ στο δάσος.
Since the subject is 'Εμείς' (We), the possessive pronoun must be 'μας' (our).
Which sentence is a metaphorical use of the phrase?
Ποια πρόταση είναι μεταφορική;
An organization losing its way is a metaphorical use referring to strategy or purpose.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the phrase.
Α: Γιατί άργησες; Β: Συγγνώμη, ________ στο κέντρο.
The past tense (Aorist) is needed to explain why someone is already late.
Match the phrase to the correct context.
Πότε λέμε 'Έχασα τον δρόμο μου';
The phrase is used for navigation and direction.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Lost in Greek
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΕμείς χάσαμε τον δρόμο ____ στο δάσος.
Since the subject is 'Εμείς' (We), the possessive pronoun must be 'μας' (our).
Ποια πρόταση είναι μεταφορική;
An organization losing its way is a metaphorical use referring to strategy or purpose.
Α: Γιατί άργησες; Β: Συγγνώμη, ________ στο κέντρο.
The past tense (Aorist) is needed to explain why someone is already late.
Πότε λέμε 'Έχασα τον δρόμο μου';
The phrase is used for navigation and direction.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a professional setting.
Yes, it applies to walking, driving, sailing, or any form of travel.
'Χάνομαι' means 'I am lost' (a state), while 'χάνω τον δρόμο μου' means 'I lost my way' (an action/process).
You say 'Χάσαμε τον δρόμο μας'.
Yes, very often as a metaphor for a character's moral or spiritual journey.
It's grammatically possible but sounds very robotic and unnatural.
Yes, you can say 'Έχασα τον δρόμο μου στην ιστορία' (I lost my way in the story).
Yes, 'χάνω την μπάλα' (losing the ball) is a common slang alternative for being confused.
Not necessarily. It just describes the situation.
Yes, 'Το GPS με έκανε να χάσω τον δρόμο μου' is a common complaint.
Expressions liées
χάνω τον προσανατολισμό μου
similarTo lose my orientation
παίρνω λάθος δρόμο
similarTo take the wrong road
βρίσκω τον δρόμο μου
contrastTo find my way
χάνω την μπάλα
slangTo lose the ball
χάνομαι
specialized formI am getting lost
