A1 Collocation तटस्थ

Δουλεύει καλά

It works well

मतलब

Confirming proper function.

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सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

The concept of 'πατέντα' (patenta) involves fixing things in creative ways. Saying 'δουλεύει καλά' after a DIY fix is a point of pride. In Cypriot Greek, you might hear 'δουλεύκει' instead of 'δουλεύει', but the meaning remains identical. Greek-Americans often mix English and Greek, saying things like 'Το car δουλεύει καλά', showing the phrase's resilience in code-switching. In Greek offices, 'δουλεύει καλά' is used to describe a 'smooth' workflow, reflecting the value placed on interpersonal harmony at work.

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The 'Everything' Answer

If you don't know how to explain a technical issue, just say 'Δεν δουλεύει καλά' and point. It's the ultimate survival phrase.

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Adverb Alert

Never say 'δουλεύει καλός'. It's a dead giveaway that you're translating literally from English.

मतलब

Confirming proper function.

💡

The 'Everything' Answer

If you don't know how to explain a technical issue, just say 'Δεν δουλεύει καλά' and point. It's the ultimate survival phrase.

⚠️

Adverb Alert

Never say 'δουλεύει καλός'. It's a dead giveaway that you're translating literally from English.

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Add 'μια χαρά'

For a more native sound, replace 'καλά' with 'μια χαρά' (one joy). 'Δουλεύει μια χαρά' is very common.

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The 'Meraki' Factor

When something works well in Greece, it's often attributed to the person who made it, not just the machine.

खुद को परखो

Fill in the missing word to say 'The computer works well.'

Ο υπολογιστής ________ καλά.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: δουλεύει

We use the 3rd person singular 'δουλεύει' because 'ο υπολογιστής' is singular.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Choose the correct adverb usage:

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Το κινητό δουλεύει καλά.

Adverbs like 'καλά' modify verbs. 'Καλός' and 'καλή' are adjectives.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Πώς είναι το νέο σου αυτοκίνητο; B: ________.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Δουλεύει καλά

When asked about a machine's performance, 'Δουλεύει καλά' is the most natural response.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You just fixed your watch. What do you say?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Δουλεύει καλά!

You are confirming that the watch is now functional.

Match the Greek phrase to its English translation.

Connect the pairs:

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Δεν δουλεύει καλά = It doesn't work well

Matching tenses and negations.

🎉 स्कोर: /5

विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स

Δουλεύει vs Λειτουργεί

Δουλεύει (Common)
Coffee machine Καφετιέρα
Λειτουργεί (Formal)
Heart valve Βαλβίδα καρδιάς

अभ्यास बैंक

5 अभ्यास
Fill in the missing word to say 'The computer works well.' Fill Blank A1

Ο υπολογιστής ________ καλά.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: δουλεύει

We use the 3rd person singular 'δουλεύει' because 'ο υπολογιστής' is singular.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose A1

Choose the correct adverb usage:

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Το κινητό δουλεύει καλά.

Adverbs like 'καλά' modify verbs. 'Καλός' and 'καλή' are adjectives.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Πώς είναι το νέο σου αυτοκίνητο; B: ________.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Δουλεύει καλά

When asked about a machine's performance, 'Δουλεύει καλά' is the most natural response.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

You just fixed your watch. What do you say?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Δουλεύει καλά!

You are confirming that the watch is now functional.

Match the Greek phrase to its English translation. Match A2

बाईं ओर के प्रत्येक आइटम को दाईं ओर के उसके जोड़े से मिलाएं:

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Δεν δουλεύει καλά = It doesn't work well

Matching tenses and negations.

🎉 स्कोर: /5

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

Yes! 'Το ίντερνετ δουλεύει καλά' is the standard way to say your connection is stable.

It's acceptable, but 'λειτουργεί ικανοποιητικά' sounds more professional.

'Δουλεύει' is more common in daily speech; 'λειτουργεί' is more technical/formal.

Only if you are talking about their performance in a specific task. To describe them as a person, use adjectives.

Use 'δούλεψε καλά' for a specific finished event, or 'δούλευε καλά' for a continuous state.

Yes, etymologically it comes from 'doulos' (slave), but that meaning is long gone in modern usage.

Yes, 'Το φάρμακο δουλεύει καλά' means the medicine is effective.

'Δεν δουλεύει καλά' or 'δουλεύει χάλια' (works terribly).

Yes, if you mean a program or a machine is currently active and functional.

Yes, 'Η σχέση μας δουλεύει καλά' is a common way to say a relationship is healthy.

संबंधित मुहावरे

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δουλεύει ρολόι

similar

works like a clock

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λειτουργεί

synonym

it functions

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πάει καλά

similar

it goes well

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δουλεύει άψογα

specialized form

works flawlessly

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δεν δουλεύει

contrast

it doesn't work

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