A2 Expression अनौपचारिक

Στρίψε δεξιά

Turn right

मतलब

Giving directions.

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सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

In cities like Athens, street signs are often hidden or missing. People rely on 'landmarks' like kiosks (periptera), churches, or even specific shops. Drivers often use hand signals or shout directions out the window. 'Στρίψε δεξιά' might be shouted by a passenger to a driver who is about to miss a turn. The word 'δεξιά' is associated with the 'right hand of God' in Orthodoxy. While not directly related to driving, it reinforces 'right' as the 'correct' or 'honored' side. On islands, directions are often given relative to the sea or the 'Chora' (main village). 'Στρίψε δεξιά προς τη θάλασσα' is a common instruction.

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Use your hands

Greeks are very gestural. Pointing right while saying 'Στρίψε δεξιά' is very natural.

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Formal vs Informal

Always use 'Στρίψτε' (plural) with strangers to avoid sounding rude.

मतलब

Giving directions.

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Use your hands

Greeks are very gestural. Pointing right while saying 'Στρίψε δεξιά' is very natural.

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Formal vs Informal

Always use 'Στρίψτε' (plural) with strangers to avoid sounding rude.

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The 'Κάνε' Alternative

If you forget 'Στρίψε', 'Κάνε δεξιά' (Make a right) is a perfect and very common backup.

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Landmarks

Try to mention a landmark after the phrase to sound more like a local.

खुद को परखो

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'στρίβω' for an informal situation.

________ δεξιά μετά το φούρνο.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Στρίψε

Since it's an informal command for a single action, 'Στρίψε' is the correct Aorist Imperative.

Which of the following means 'Don't turn right'?

Πώς λέμε 'Don't turn right' στα ελληνικά;

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Μην στρίψεις δεξιά

Negative commands in Greek use 'Μην' followed by the subjunctive form.

Complete the dialogue between a passenger and a taxi driver.

Passenger: Στο επόμενο φανάρι ________ δεξιά, παρακαλώ.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: στρίψτε

With a taxi driver, you should use the formal plural form 'στρίψτε'.

Match the phrase to the correct context.

Match 'Στρίψε δεξιά' with its best context.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Giving directions to a friend

The phrase is used for navigation in informal settings.

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विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स

Formal vs Informal

Informal (Στρίψε)
Friends Φίλοι
Family Οικογένεια
Formal (Στρίψτε)
Strangers Ξένοι
Elders Ηλικιωμένοι

अभ्यास बैंक

4 अभ्यास
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'στρίβω' for an informal situation. Fill Blank A2

________ δεξιά μετά το φούρνο.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Στρίψε

Since it's an informal command for a single action, 'Στρίψε' is the correct Aorist Imperative.

Which of the following means 'Don't turn right'? Choose B1

Πώς λέμε 'Don't turn right' στα ελληνικά;

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Μην στρίψεις δεξιά

Negative commands in Greek use 'Μην' followed by the subjunctive form.

Complete the dialogue between a passenger and a taxi driver. dialogue_completion A2

Passenger: Στο επόμενο φανάρι ________ δεξιά, παρακαλώ.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: στρίψτε

With a taxi driver, you should use the formal plural form 'στρίψτε'.

Match the phrase to the correct context. situation_matching A1

Match 'Στρίψε δεξιά' with its best context.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Giving directions to a friend

The phrase is used for navigation in informal settings.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

Yes, it is used for both driving and walking.

'Στρίψε' is for one specific turn. 'Στρίβε' is for a continuous action or can be used as slang for 'get lost'.

In this context, yes. It can also be a noun meaning 'the political Right'.

Στρίψε δεξιά στον δεύτερο δρόμο.

It's a more casual way of saying 'Turn right', literally 'Make a right'.

The stress is always on the last syllable: δεξιά.

It's grammatically okay but sounds a bit wordy. 'Στρίψε δεξιά' is more natural.

Use the plural form: 'Στρίψτε δεξιά'.

Στρίψε αμέσως δεξιά.

No, 'correct' is 'σωστό'. Unlike English, Greek uses different words.

संबंधित मुहावरे

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Στρίψε αριστερά

contrast

Turn left

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Πήγαινε ευθεία

similar

Go straight

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Κάνε δεξιά

synonym

Make a right

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Στα δεξιά

specialized form

On the right

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Πάρε τη στροφή

builds on

Take the turn

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