B1 Expression ニュートラル

είναι εκτός θέματος

it is off-topic

意味

Something irrelevant to the discussion.

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文化的背景

In Greek schools, 'εκτός θέματος' is the most feared comment on an essay. It often results in a failing grade, emphasizing the cultural value of logical structure and adherence to instructions. Greeks often use 'Άσχετο' (unrelated) as a way to introduce a new, unrelated topic without being rude. It acts as a linguistic bridge. In Greek TV debates, moderators frequently use 'εκτός θέματος' to cut off politicians who are 'πετάνε την μπάλα στην εξέδρα' (kicking the ball to the stands/dodging the question). While Greek business culture can be informal, meetings in large corporations are becoming stricter. 'Εκτός θέματος' is used to keep meetings within the 'agenda'.

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The 'Disclaimer' Move

If you know you are about to say something off-topic, start with 'Ξέρω ότι είναι εκτός θέματος, αλλά...' to sound more native and polite.

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The Genitive Trap

Never say 'εκτός θέμα'. The '-ος' at the end of 'θέματος' is non-negotiable for B1+ learners.

意味

Something irrelevant to the discussion.

🎯

The 'Disclaimer' Move

If you know you are about to say something off-topic, start with 'Ξέρω ότι είναι εκτός θέματος, αλλά...' to sound more native and polite.

⚠️

The Genitive Trap

Never say 'εκτός θέμα'. The '-ος' at the end of 'θέματος' is non-negotiable for B1+ learners.

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The 'Ascheto' Interjection

In casual Greek, 'Άσχετο' is used like 'By the way' or 'Random thought'. It's a great way to change the subject.

自分をテスト

Fill in the missing word in the correct case.

Η απάντησή σου στην εξέταση ήταν εκτός _______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: θέματος

The preposition 'εκτός' always requires the genitive case, which is 'θέματος'.

Which of the following is the most common informal way to say 'off-topic'?

Πώς λέμε 'off-topic' ανεπίσημα;

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Άσχετο

'Άσχετο' is the most common casual interjection for something unrelated.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Match: 1. 'Μην βγαίνεις εκτός θέματος' | 2. 'Είναι εκτός θέματος' | 3. 'Άσχετο!'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 1-B, 2-C, 3-A

1 is an instruction (don't go), 2 is a statement of fact (it is), 3 is a casual interjection.

Complete the dialogue.

Α: Πρέπει να μιλήσουμε για τον προϋπολογισμό. Β: Είδατε τον αγώνα χθες; Α: Αυτό είναι _________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: εκτός θέματος

Talking about a game during a budget meeting is irrelevant/off-topic.

🎉 スコア: /4

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4 問題
Fill in the missing word in the correct case. Fill Blank B1

Η απάντησή σου στην εξέταση ήταν εκτός _______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: θέματος

The preposition 'εκτός' always requires the genitive case, which is 'θέματος'.

Which of the following is the most common informal way to say 'off-topic'? Choose A2

Πώς λέμε 'off-topic' ανεπίσημα;

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Άσχετο

'Άσχετο' is the most common casual interjection for something unrelated.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B1

Match: 1. 'Μην βγαίνεις εκτός θέματος' | 2. 'Είναι εκτός θέματος' | 3. 'Άσχετο!'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 1-B, 2-C, 3-A

1 is an instruction (don't go), 2 is a statement of fact (it is), 3 is a casual interjection.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

Α: Πρέπει να μιλήσουμε για τον προϋπολογισμό. Β: Είδατε τον αγώνα χθες; Α: Αυτό είναι _________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: εκτός θέματος

Talking about a game during a budget meeting is irrelevant/off-topic.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

5 問

It depends on the tone. In a meeting, it's professional. To a friend, it can be blunt unless said with a smile.

No, you don't say 'Είσαι εκτός θέματος' to mean someone is crazy. It only refers to what they are saying or writing.

The opposite is 'εντός θέματος' (on-topic) or 'επί του θέματος' (on the subject).

Because the preposition 'εκτός' always takes the genitive case in Greek.

Yes, it's very common in professional emails to clarify that a point is secondary or irrelevant.

関連フレーズ

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άσχετο

synonym

unrelated

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εκτός τόπου και χρόνου

similar

out of touch with reality

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περί ανέμων και υδάτων

specialized form

talking about nothing in particular

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στο προκείμενο

contrast

to the point

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βγαίνω από το θέμα

similar

to stray from the topic

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