意味
Checking to verify a result.
文化的背景
The phrase reflects the 'vlepontas kai kanontas' philosophy, where Greeks prefer to react to reality rather than over-plan. In Cyprus, you might hear 'Για να δούμε' with a slightly different accent, but the usage for skepticism is even more pronounced in social debates. Second-generation Greeks often use this phrase as a 'heritage marker,' even if their Greek is limited, because it's so common in household settings. In Greek offices, 'Για να δούμε' is often used to buy time during a negotiation or when looking at a difficult spreadsheet.
The Skeptical Pause
If you want to sound like a native, add a small pause after 'Για να δούμε...' and tilt your head slightly. It perfectly conveys 'I'm waiting for proof.'
Don't over-conjugate
Stick to 'δούμε' (we) even if you are alone. Changing it to 'δω' (I) is fine, but 'δούμε' is the most idiomatic.
意味
Checking to verify a result.
The Skeptical Pause
If you want to sound like a native, add a small pause after 'Για να δούμε...' and tilt your head slightly. It perfectly conveys 'I'm waiting for proof.'
Don't over-conjugate
Stick to 'δούμε' (we) even if you are alone. Changing it to 'δω' (I) is fine, but 'δούμε' is the most idiomatic.
The 'Royal We'
Using 'we' (δούμε) makes the situation feel like a shared mystery, which is very Greek.
自分をテスト
Which phrase is most appropriate when you are about to open a mystery box?
Κοίτα, ένα κουτί! ________ τι έχει μέσα.
'Για να δούμε' is the active phrase for checking something right now.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form.
Α: Πιστεύεις ότι ο Γιώργος θα έρθει στο πάρτι; Β: ________. Πάντα λέει ψέματα.
The plural 'δούμε' is used even in individual responses to express skepticism.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are checking if the internet is working after resetting the router.
'Για να δούμε' is used for immediate verification.
Fill in the missing word to complete the idiom.
Για ___ δούμε τι θα γίνει αύριο.
The particle 'να' is essential for the subjunctive mood in this phrase.
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ビジュアル学習ツール
When to say 'Για να δούμε'
Checking
- • Keys
- • Recipes
- • Results
Waiting
- • Promises
- • Weather
- • News
練習問題バンク
4 問題Κοίτα, ένα κουτί! ________ τι έχει μέσα.
'Για να δούμε' is the active phrase for checking something right now.
Α: Πιστεύεις ότι ο Γιώργος θα έρθει στο πάρτι; Β: ________. Πάντα λέει ψέματα.
The plural 'δούμε' is used even in individual responses to express skepticism.
Situation: You are checking if the internet is working after resetting the router.
'Για να δούμε' is used for immediate verification.
Για ___ δούμε τι θα γίνει αύριο.
The particle 'να' is essential for the subjunctive mood in this phrase.
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よくある質問
4 問It's better to use 'Ας δούμε' or 'Θα εξετάσουμε' in formal writing. 'Για να δούμε' is primarily spoken.
'Για να δούμε' is for an immediate check (Let's see now). 'Θα δούμε' is for the future or a polite refusal (We'll see later).
No, if you are both looking at a report or a problem. It shows you are actively engaged in finding the answer.
Greek uses the 'aorist' aspect for specific, one-time actions like checking a result. 'Βλέπουμε' is for continuous watching.
関連フレーズ
θα δούμε
similarWe shall see
για να δω
specialized formLet me see
ας δούμε
synonymLet's see
για να δούμε τι θα δούμε
builds onLet's see what we will see
