A1 Expression カジュアル

Μην το κάνεις

Don't do it

意味

Warning someone against an action.

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文化的背景

Greeks are very protective of their friends and will use this phrase frequently to prevent them from making mistakes. It's not seen as intrusive, but as caring. In Cyprus, the phrase might be heard as 'Μην το κάμεις' (Mīn to kámeis), retaining a slightly older phonetic form of the verb. Second-generation Greeks often mix this with English, saying 'Don't do it, μην το κάνεις' for emphasis. On Greek social media, 'Μην το κάνεις' is a common comment on 'cringe' videos or risky stunts.

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The 'N' Rule

Keep the 'ν' in 'Μην' to make the command sound stronger and clearer.

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Don't use 'Όχι'

Never say 'Όχι το κάνεις'. It sounds very broken to a native speaker.

意味

Warning someone against an action.

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The 'N' Rule

Keep the 'ν' in 'Μην' to make the command sound stronger and clearer.

⚠️

Don't use 'Όχι'

Never say 'Όχι το κάνεις'. It sounds very broken to a native speaker.

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Body Language

Pair the phrase with a raised hand (palm out) for maximum effect.

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Friendship

Don't be afraid to use this with friends; they will appreciate your honesty.

自分をテスト

Choose the correct way to tell a friend not to do something.

Σου λέω, _______!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: μην το κάνεις

'Μην το κάνεις' is the correct second-person singular prohibition.

Complete the dialogue with the correct pronoun.

— Θα πάρω αυτό το αμάξι. — Μην ___ κάνεις, είναι πολύ ακριβό!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: το

'Το' is the neuter pronoun referring to the action or the car (το αμάξι).

What would you say to a group of people about to enter a dangerous room?

Παιδιά, _______! Είναι επικίνδυνα μέσα.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: μην το κάνετε

You must use the plural form 'κάνετε' when addressing a group.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: A friend is about to quit their job without a backup plan.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Μην το κάνεις ακόμα.

'Don't do it yet' is the most logical advice in this context.

🎉 スコア: /4

ビジュアル学習ツール

Common Scenarios

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Safety

  • Hot stove
  • Traffic
  • Sharp objects
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Social

  • Bad jokes
  • Risky texts
  • Spoilers

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Choose the correct way to tell a friend not to do something. Choose A1

Σου λέω, _______!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: μην το κάνεις

'Μην το κάνεις' is the correct second-person singular prohibition.

Complete the dialogue with the correct pronoun. Fill Blank A1

— Θα πάρω αυτό το αμάξι. — Μην ___ κάνεις, είναι πολύ ακριβό!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: το

'Το' is the neuter pronoun referring to the action or the car (το αμάξι).

What would you say to a group of people about to enter a dangerous room? dialogue_completion A2

Παιδιά, _______! Είναι επικίνδυνα μέσα.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: μην το κάνετε

You must use the plural form 'κάνετε' when addressing a group.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B1

Situation: A friend is about to quit their job without a backup plan.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Μην το κάνεις ακόμα.

'Don't do it yet' is the most logical advice in this context.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

Yes, in an emergency, shouting 'Μη!' or 'Μην!' is perfectly understood as 'Don't!'

'Κάνεις' is for one person (informal); 'Κάνετε' is for multiple people or for being formal/polite.

It can be blunt. To be softer, add 'σε παρακαλώ' (please).

In Greek, short pronouns (clitics) always come before the verb in negative commands.

Yes, 'κάνω' means both 'do' and 'make'.

You would say 'Μην μου το κάνεις αυτό'.

Yes, 'Μην ψήνεσαι' (literally: don't get cooked/excited) is a slang way to say 'don't bother' or 'don't do it'.

Yes, but use the plural 'Μην το κάνετε' if it's a professional context.

You can add 'ποτέ' (never): 'Μην το κάνεις ποτέ'.

In this specific phrase, yes, it almost always stays for phonetic clarity.

関連フレーズ

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Μην το πεις

similar

Don't say it

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Σταμάτα

synonym

Stop

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Άστο

similar

Leave it / Let it be

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Πρόσεχε

builds on

Watch out / Be careful

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Μην τολμήσεις

specialized form

Don't you dare

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