B1 Idiom तटस्थ

μου κόβεται η ανάσα

It takes my breath away

मतलब

To be amazed or shocked.

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सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

In Greek culture, expressing 'deos' (awe) is very common. People are encouraged to be vocal about beauty. Using this phrase shows you are 'anthropis' (human/sensitive). Similar usage, but often accompanied by the word 'επετάχτηκα' (I was startled) in informal contexts. Second-generation Greeks often use the literal English translation 'μου παίρνει την ανάσα', which is also correct and understood. The shared Mediterranean landscape of dramatic coastlines makes this a 'regional' idiom of sorts, reflecting the impact of the environment on the people.

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Use the Past Tense

When telling a story, always use 'μου κόπηκε' (past). It sounds much more natural than the present tense.

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Don't Overuse It

If you use it for everything, you'll sound like a drama queen. Save it for things that are truly spectacular.

मतलब

To be amazed or shocked.

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Use the Past Tense

When telling a story, always use 'μου κόπηκε' (past). It sounds much more natural than the present tense.

⚠️

Don't Overuse It

If you use it for everything, you'll sound like a drama queen. Save it for things that are truly spectacular.

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Romantic Context

Saying 'μου κόβεις την ανάσα' to a partner is a very strong, poetic compliment in Greek.

खुद को परखो

Fill in the correct pronoun (μου, σου, του, κτλ).

Όταν η Μαρία είδε το ατύχημα, ___ κόπηκε η ανάσα.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: της

We use 'της' because the subject is Maria (feminine singular).

Which situation is appropriate for this idiom?

Πότε λέμε 'Μου κόβεται η ανάσα';

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Όταν βλέπουμε ένα πανέμορφο τοπίο.

The idiom is used for awe and beauty, not physical exercise or hunger.

Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the idiom.

Α: Είδες τη θέα από το αεροπλάνο; Β: Ναι, ήταν απίστευτη! ___________.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Μου κόπηκε η ανάσα

The past tense 'κόπηκε' is used to describe the completed action of seeing the view.

Match the Greek phrase with its English equivalent.

Match the following:

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: a

Each phrase has a distinct meaning related to 'breath'.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

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अभ्यास बैंक

4 अभ्यास
Fill in the correct pronoun (μου, σου, του, κτλ). Fill Blank A2

Όταν η Μαρία είδε το ατύχημα, ___ κόπηκε η ανάσα.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: της

We use 'της' because the subject is Maria (feminine singular).

Which situation is appropriate for this idiom? Choose B1

Πότε λέμε 'Μου κόβεται η ανάσα';

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Όταν βλέπουμε ένα πανέμορφο τοπίο.

The idiom is used for awe and beauty, not physical exercise or hunger.

Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the idiom. dialogue_completion B1

Α: Είδες τη θέα από το αεροπλάνο; Β: Ναι, ήταν απίστευτη! ___________.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Μου κόπηκε η ανάσα

The past tense 'κόπηκε' is used to describe the completed action of seeing the view.

Match the Greek phrase with its English equivalent. Match B2

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

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: a

Each phrase has a distinct meaning related to 'breath'.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

4 सवाल

No, that would be 'πνίγομαι'. This idiom is for emotional reactions.

It is always 'μου' (genitive). 'Με' is incorrect in standard Greek.

Yes! It's perfect for a jump scare or a very tense scene.

It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.

संबंधित मुहावरे

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μένω άφωνος

similar

To remain speechless.

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μου πήρε τα μυαλά

similar

To blow someone's mind.

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χάνω τη γη κάτω από τα πόδια μου

builds on

To lose the ground under my feet.

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μου βγήκε η ψυχή

contrast

My soul came out (I struggled hard).

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