A1 Collocation ニュートラル

Έχω πολλά να κάνω

I have much to do

意味

Busy schedule.

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文化的背景

The 'Kafedaki' culture means that even if someone says they have 'πολλά να κάνουν', they might still invite you for a quick coffee. It's a way of saying 'I'm busy, but you are important'. In Cyprus, the phrase is used similarly, but you might hear the dialectal 'Έχω πολλά να κάμω' (kamo instead of kano). In Greek-American or Greek-Australian communities, this phrase is often one of the few preserved by second-generation speakers to explain why they can't visit their 'yiayia' (grandma). In Greek offices, saying 'έχω πολλά να κάνω' is often a badge of honor, showing that you are a hard worker and indispensable to the team.

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Add 'ακόμα' for emphasis

Say 'Έχω πολλά να κάνω ακόμα' (I still have a lot to do) to show that you've been working for a while and aren't finished yet.

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Don't say 'Είμαι πολυάσχολος'

While correct, 'Είμαι πολυάσχολος' sounds very formal and stiff. 'Έχω πολλά να κάνω' is much more natural for daily life.

意味

Busy schedule.

💡

Add 'ακόμα' for emphasis

Say 'Έχω πολλά να κάνω ακόμα' (I still have a lot to do) to show that you've been working for a while and aren't finished yet.

⚠️

Don't say 'Είμαι πολυάσχολος'

While correct, 'Είμαι πολυάσχολος' sounds very formal and stiff. 'Έχω πολλά να κάνω' is much more natural for daily life.

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The 'Polite No'

If you want to decline an invitation without being rude, always start with 'Θα ήθελα πολύ, αλλά...' (I would love to, but...) followed by 'έχω πολλά να κάνω'.

自分をテスト

Conjugate the verb 'έχω' correctly.

Εμείς _______ πολλά να κάνουμε σήμερα.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: έχουμε

The subject is 'Εμείς' (We), so the verb must be 'έχουμε'.

Which is the correct way to say 'I have a lot to do'?

Πώς το λέμε στα ελληνικά;

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Έχω πολλά να κάνω

'Πολλά' is plural and 'κάνω' matches the first person 'έχω'.

Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.

Α: Θέλεις να πάμε σινεμά; Β: Δυστυχώς όχι, ________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: έχω πολλά να κάνω

The speaker says 'Unfortunately no', so they need an excuse like 'I have a lot to do'.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: You are at work and your boss gives you a new task, but your desk is full of papers.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Έχω πολλά να κάνω ήδη.

'Ήδη' means 'already', making it the perfect response for a full desk.

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ビジュアル学習ツール

Where to use 'Έχω πολλά να κάνω'

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Work

  • Emails
  • Meetings
  • Reports
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Home

  • Cleaning
  • Cooking
  • Laundry
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Social

  • Excuses
  • Planning
  • Delays

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Conjugate the verb 'έχω' correctly. Fill Blank A1

Εμείς _______ πολλά να κάνουμε σήμερα.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: έχουμε

The subject is 'Εμείς' (We), so the verb must be 'έχουμε'.

Which is the correct way to say 'I have a lot to do'? Choose A1

Πώς το λέμε στα ελληνικά;

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Έχω πολλά να κάνω

'Πολλά' is plural and 'κάνω' matches the first person 'έχω'.

Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase. dialogue_completion A2

Α: Θέλεις να πάμε σινεμά; Β: Δυστυχώς όχι, ________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: έχω πολλά να κάνω

The speaker says 'Unfortunately no', so they need an excuse like 'I have a lot to do'.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B1

Situation: You are at work and your boss gives you a new task, but your desk is full of papers.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Έχω πολλά να κάνω ήδη.

'Ήδη' means 'already', making it the perfect response for a full desk.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

Technically yes, but it's better to say 'Έχω πολλή δουλειά' if it's just one big project. 'Πολλά' implies a variety of tasks.

It is 'πολλά' (neuter plural) because it refers to 'πράγματα' (things), which is a neuter noun.

Yes, it is perfectly neutral and professional. It's a standard way to discuss workload.

Use the past tense of 'έχω', which is 'είχα'. So: 'Είχα πολλά να κάνω'.

You can just say 'Έχω πολλά' if the context of 'doing' is already clear.

'Πνίγομαι' (I'm drowning) is much more dramatic and informal. Use it only with friends when you are very stressed.

Yes, adding a time expression like 'σήμερα το βράδυ' (tonight) is very common.

Yes, in this specific collocation, 'πολλά' acts as a noun meaning 'many tasks/things'.

It's more common in speech and emails. In a formal report, you'd use 'υπάρχουν πολλές εκκρεμότητες'.

Simply replace 'πολλά' with 'τίποτα': 'Δεν έχω τίποτα να κάνω'.

関連フレーズ

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Έχω πολλή δουλειά

synonym

I have much work.

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Τρέχω και δεν φτάνω

idiom

I'm running and not arriving.

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Δεν προλαβαίνω

similar

I don't have enough time / I can't make it.

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Έχω ελεύθερο χρόνο

contrast

I have free time.

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