뜻
Making a small but important contribution.
문화적 배경
The phrase reflects the 'ξερολιθιά' (dry stone walling) technique, which is part of UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage. It symbolizes the strength of the community over the individual. In contemporary Greece, this phrase is the slogan for many NGO campaigns, emphasizing that small donations or volunteer hours create a massive impact. Greek politicians use this phrase to sound humble and inclusive, suggesting they are just one part of a national effort rather than an all-powerful leader. In Greek academia, it is considered polite to use this phrase in the 'Acknowledgements' section of a thesis to avoid appearing arrogant about one's findings.
Use it in Interviews
When asked about teamwork, say: 'Μου αρέσει να βάζω το λιθαράκι μου σε ομαδικές προσπάθειες.' It shows you are a team player.
Don't over-diminish
If you did 90% of the work, using this phrase might sound like you're fishing for compliments. Use it for genuine 5-10% contributions.
뜻
Making a small but important contribution.
Use it in Interviews
When asked about teamwork, say: 'Μου αρέσει να βάζω το λιθαράκι μου σε ομαδικές προσπάθειες.' It shows you are a team player.
Don't over-diminish
If you did 90% of the work, using this phrase might sound like you're fishing for compliments. Use it for genuine 5-10% contributions.
The 'Mou' matters
Always remember the possessive pronoun. 'Βάζω το λιθαράκι' sounds incomplete without 'μου/σου/του'.
셀프 테스트
Συμπληρώστε το κενό με τη σωστή μορφή της φράσης.
Χαίρομαι που μπόρεσα να ______ το λιθαράκι μου στην επιτυχία σας.
We use the dependent form 'βάλω' after 'να' to express a completed action or desire.
Ποια είναι η σωστή αντωνυμία;
Εμείς βάλαμε το λιθαράκι ______ για να καθαρίσουμε το πάρκο.
The possessive pronoun must agree with the subject 'Εμείς' (We).
Σε ποια περίπτωση είναι πιο κατάλληλη η φράση;
Πότε θα λέγατε 'Έβαλα το λιθαράκι μου';
The idiom is for collective, positive contributions.
Συμπληρώστε τον διάλογο.
Α: Ευχαριστώ για τη βοήθεια στο στήσιμο του σάιτ. Β: Παρακαλώ! Χαίρομαι που ______.
This is the standard idiom for contributing to a project.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Χαίρομαι που μπόρεσα να ______ το λιθαράκι μου στην επιτυχία σας.
We use the dependent form 'βάλω' after 'να' to express a completed action or desire.
Εμείς βάλαμε το λιθαράκι ______ για να καθαρίσουμε το πάρκο.
The possessive pronoun must agree with the subject 'Εμείς' (We).
Πότε θα λέγατε 'Έβαλα το λιθαράκι μου';
The idiom is for collective, positive contributions.
Α: Ευχαριστώ για τη βοήθεια στο στήσιμο του σάιτ. Β: Παρακαλώ! Χαίρομαι που ______.
This is the standard idiom for contributing to a project.
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자주 묻는 질문
5 질문No, it's perfectly acceptable in a professional but friendly email, especially when thanking a team.
Not really. It implies you are adding to a larger structure built by others.
Usually, we keep it singular ('το λιθαράκι μας'), but 'τα λιθαράκια μας' is also used to show many different small efforts.
No, there isn't a direct negative idiom. You would just say 'δεν βοήθησα' or 'δεν συνέβαλα'.
Not at all. It is used daily on social media, news, and in conversation.
관련 표현
δίνω ένα χεράκι
similarTo lend a hand.
συμβάλλω
synonymTo contribute.
κάνω το χρέος μου
builds onTo do my duty.
βάζω πλάτη
similarTo support someone heavily.
