B2 Idiom カジュアル

περνάει η μπογιά μου

I am still relevant

意味

Still being influential or attractive.

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文化的背景

Greeks value 'kefi' (joy/spirit) and staying socially active well into old age. This idiom is a badge of pride for the elderly. The phrase is equally common in Cyprus, often used with the local dialect's phonetic nuances, but the meaning remains identical. In communities in Australia or the USA, this idiom is often preserved as a way to maintain a connection to Greek 'mangas' (cool guy) culture. Younger Greeks now use it ironically on social media when they get a lot of engagement on a post.

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Use it with a smile

This idiom is almost always used with a playful or confident tone. Don't say it too seriously!

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Watch the pronoun

Make sure the pronoun matches the person you are talking about. 'Μου' for me, 'σου' for you.

意味

Still being influential or attractive.

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Use it with a smile

This idiom is almost always used with a playful or confident tone. Don't say it too seriously!

⚠️

Watch the pronoun

Make sure the pronoun matches the person you are talking about. 'Μου' for me, 'σου' for you.

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Professional use

In professional contexts, use it to show you are 'seasoned' but still 'sharp'.

自分をテスト

Fill in the correct form of the possessive pronoun.

Ο παππούς μου είναι 80 χρονών, αλλά η μπογιά ____ περνάει ακόμα!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: του

Since we are talking about 'the grandfather' (third person masculine), we use the pronoun 'του'.

Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I've still got it'?

Πώς το λέμε στα ελληνικά;

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Περνάει η μπογιά μου.

The standard idiom is 'Περνάει η μπογιά μου'.

Match the situation to the correct use of the idiom.

Situation: A retired teacher is asked to give a keynote speech at a major conference.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Περνάει η μπογιά του.

Being asked to speak at a conference shows he is still relevant and influential.

Complete the dialogue.

Α: Είδες; Με κέρασαν ποτό! Β: Ε, βέβαια! ___________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Περνάει η μπογιά σου ακόμα

B is talking to A, so 'your paint' (η μπογιά σου) is the correct form.

🎉 スコア: /4

ビジュアル学習ツール

Still Got It vs. Lost It

Περνάει η μπογιά μου
Popular Δημοφιλής
Attractive Ελκυστικός
Έπεσε η μπογιά μου
Forgotten Ξεχασμένος
Outdated Ξεπερασμένος

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the correct form of the possessive pronoun. Fill Blank B1

Ο παππούς μου είναι 80 χρονών, αλλά η μπογιά ____ περνάει ακόμα!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: του

Since we are talking about 'the grandfather' (third person masculine), we use the pronoun 'του'.

Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I've still got it'? Choose B2

Πώς το λέμε στα ελληνικά;

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Περνάει η μπογιά μου.

The standard idiom is 'Περνάει η μπογιά μου'.

Match the situation to the correct use of the idiom. situation_matching B2

Situation: A retired teacher is asked to give a keynote speech at a major conference.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Περνάει η μπογιά του.

Being asked to speak at a conference shows he is still relevant and influential.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

Α: Είδες; Με κέρασαν ποτό! Β: Ε, βέβαια! ___________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Περνάει η μπογιά σου ακόμα

B is talking to A, so 'your paint' (η μπογιά σου) is the correct form.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

It depends on the tone. It can be a compliment ('You've still got it!') or slightly patronizing if you sound surprised.

Yes, it is gender-neutral. 'Περνάει η μπογιά της' is very common.

No, it can be about skills, influence, or popularity in any field.

The opposite is 'έπεσε η μπογιά μου' (my paint fell).

It's more of an informal idiom than 'street' slang. It's safe for most casual conversations.

No, it's too informal for a professional email. Use 'παραμένω επίκαιρος' instead.

In this idiom, yes, but it literally means paint or dye.

Usually, people over 30 or 40 use it, as it implies time has passed.

Yes, many Greek 'laiko' songs use it to talk about love and aging.

Only if you are literally talking about the paint job. For the car's performance, use 'κρατάει ακόμα'.

関連フレーズ

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έχω πέραση

similar

To be popular/attractive

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κρατάει η μπογιά μου

synonym

My paint holds up

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έπεσε η μπογιά μου

contrast

My paint fell

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είμαι στα πάνω μου

similar

I am at my peak

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παλιός αλλά καλός

builds on

Old but good

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