मतलब
Enjoying being with friends.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The 'parea' is often considered more important than the activity itself. Greeks will go to a 'bad' movie if they have 'good company'. In Cyprus, 'parea' often revolves around 'souvla' (barbecue). The act of cooking together for hours is the definition of 'kali parea'. For Greeks living abroad, the 'parea' is a way to maintain their language and identity. It is a 'home away from home'. Digital 'parea' (WhatsApp/Viber groups) are now very common, but the physical meeting at a 'kafeteria' remains the gold standard.
The Diminutive Trick
Use 'παρεάκι' (pareaki) to sound instantly more like a local. It shows you feel comfortable and cozy with the group.
Gender Alert
Remember that 'παρέα' is feminine. Even if the group is all men, it is still 'η καλή παρέα'.
मतलब
Enjoying being with friends.
The Diminutive Trick
Use 'παρεάκι' (pareaki) to sound instantly more like a local. It shows you feel comfortable and cozy with the group.
Gender Alert
Remember that 'παρέα' is feminine. Even if the group is all men, it is still 'η καλή παρέα'.
The Bill Fight
In a 'καλή παρέα', people often fight to pay the bill. If you want to be part of the parea, offer to pay once in a while!
खुद को परखो
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'καλός'.
Περάσαμε υπέροχα χθες, είχαμε ______ παρέα.
'Παρέα' is feminine singular, so we use 'καλή'.
Which sentence is correct to say 'You are good company'?
How do you compliment a friend?
'Είσαι' (You are) is used for personal qualities.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a dinner and want to thank the host for the great atmosphere.
This is the standard way to thank someone for the social experience.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Πώς ήταν το πάρτι; B: Πολύ ωραία! Είχε μουσική, φαγητό και ______.
In the context of a party, 'good company' is the most logical addition.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Where to find 'Καλή Παρέα'
Food
- • Taverna
- • Dinner party
- • BBQ
Leisure
- • Beach
- • Cafe
- • Road trip
Home
- • Family lunch
- • Board games
- • Movie night
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासΠεράσαμε υπέροχα χθες, είχαμε ______ παρέα.
'Παρέα' is feminine singular, so we use 'καλή'.
How do you compliment a friend?
'Είσαι' (You are) is used for personal qualities.
You are at a dinner and want to thank the host for the great atmosphere.
This is the standard way to thank someone for the social experience.
A: Πώς ήταν το πάρτι; B: Πολύ ωραία! Είχε μουσική, φαγητό και ______.
In the context of a party, 'good company' is the most logical addition.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालYes! You can say 'Είσαι καλή παρέα' to mean 'You are a good person to spend time with'.
Absolutely. It's a very polite and warm thing to say to the hosts.
You could say 'κακή παρέα' (bad company), but usually Greeks say 'δεν είχε καλή παρέα' or 'ήταν βαρετά'.
Not exactly. 'Φίλος' is friend. 'Παρέα' is the group or the act of being together.
Yes, if you enjoy spending time with them, they are your 'καλή παρέα'.
Use the verb: 'Κάνω παρέα με φίλους'.
Only to describe the social atmosphere *at* work, never the legal entity.
It means 'for company'. For example, 'Πήρα έναν σκύλο για παρέα' (I got a dog for company).
They are interchangeable. 'Ωραία' is slightly more modern/casual.
No, 'παρέα' is singular. If you want plural, you'd say 'καλές παρέες', but that's rare.
संबंधित मुहावरे
κάνω παρέα
builds onto hang out with / to be friends with
παρεάκι
specialized forma small, cozy group
συνοδεία
synonymescort / accompaniment
εταιρεία
contrastbusiness company
κοινωνικός κύκλος
similarsocial circle
