मतलब
Driving for pleasure.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The 'vólta' is a sacred social institution. Whether on foot or by car, it represents the transition from private to public life. Similar to the Italian 'passeggiata', the Greek drive is about visibility and social connection rather than speed. In big cities like Athens and Thessaloniki, a drive to the 'paralia' (coast) is the standard way to escape the heat and noise of the center. For young Greeks, the car is a 'mobile cafe'. They often buy coffee to-go and 'make a walk' for hours while talking.
Use 'αμάξι' for friends
While 'αυτοκίνητο' is correct, using 'αμάξι' makes you sound much more like a local.
Don't forget the 'με'
English speakers often say 'κάνω μια βόλτα το αμάξι', but the 'με' is essential.
मतलब
Driving for pleasure.
Use 'αμάξι' for friends
While 'αυτοκίνητο' is correct, using 'αμάξι' makes you sound much more like a local.
Don't forget the 'με'
English speakers often say 'κάνω μια βόλτα το αμάξι', but the 'με' is essential.
Combine with 'πάμε'
To sound very natural when inviting someone, just say 'Πάμε μια βόλτα;'—the 'με το αμάξι' is often implied if you are holding keys!
खुद को परखो
Fill in the missing verb in the correct form.
Εμείς ______ μια βόλτα με το αμάξι κάθε Κυριακή.
The subject is 'Εμείς' (we), so the verb 'κάνω' must be in the first person plural.
Which preposition is correct for this phrase?
Πάμε μια βόλτα ___ το αμάξι;
In Greek, 'με' is used to indicate the instrument or means of transport.
Match the phrase to the most likely situation.
Phrase: 'Πάω μια βόλτα με το αμάξι να ηρεμήσω.'
The phrase 'να ηρεμήσω' means 'to calm down', which fits a stress-relief context.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
Α: Έχει πολύ ωραίο καιρό σήμερα. Β: Έχεις δίκιο. ____________________;
Suggesting a drive is a natural response to mentioning good weather.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Οδηγώ vs. Κάνω Βόλτα
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासΕμείς ______ μια βόλτα με το αμάξι κάθε Κυριακή.
The subject is 'Εμείς' (we), so the verb 'κάνω' must be in the first person plural.
Πάμε μια βόλτα ___ το αμάξι;
In Greek, 'με' is used to indicate the instrument or means of transport.
Phrase: 'Πάω μια βόλτα με το αμάξι να ηρεμήσω.'
The phrase 'να ηρεμήσω' means 'to calm down', which fits a stress-relief context.
Α: Έχει πολύ ωραίο καιρό σήμερα. Β: Έχεις δίκιο. ____________________;
Suggesting a drive is a natural response to mentioning good weather.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालYes, but you would say 'κάνω μια βόλτα με τη μηχανή'.
Yes, it always implies pleasure or relaxation, never a chore or work task.
They are interchangeable. 'Κάνω' is slightly more common for the activity, 'πάω' for the invitation.
It's better to use 'αυτοκίνητο' instead of 'αμάξι' with a boss, but the phrase is still okay.
Yes, that means 'to go for a walk on foot'.
Use the adjective 'μεγάλη': 'Κάνω μια μεγάλη βόλτα με το αμάξι'.
No, it's just informal/colloquial. It's used by everyone in daily life.
Yes: 'κάνω μια βόλτα με το σκάφος'.
It's part of the social culture of being seen and enjoying the outdoors, even from a car.
Yes, 'βόλτες', but for a single outing, we always use the singular 'μια βόλτα'.
संबंधित मुहावरे
κάνω μια βόλτα
similarTo go for a walk/stroll
πάω για τσάρκα
synonymTo go for a cruise/stroll
κάνω μια γύρα
similarTo go for a round/spin
βγαίνω έξω
builds onTo go out
