B2 Expression 중립

είμαι με το μέρος σου

I am on your side

Supporting someone in a disagreement.

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문화적 배경

In Greece, loyalty to friends and family often outweighs abstract rules. Saying 'είμαι με το μέρος σου' is a significant social contract. Greek politics is historically polarized. The phrase is frequently used in political talk shows to denote factional alignment. Greek workplaces are often hierarchical but also personal. Building 'alliances' using this phrase is common for career survival. Being 'with the side' of a team is more than a hobby; it's an identity. The phrase is used to show deep-seated tribal loyalty.

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Use it for Solidarity

This is the best phrase to use when a friend is feeling 'ganged up on' by others.

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Avoid 'Στην πλευρά'

Greeks will understand 'είμαι στην πλευρά σου', but it sounds like a translated movie subtitle.

Supporting someone in a disagreement.

💡

Use it for Solidarity

This is the best phrase to use when a friend is feeling 'ganged up on' by others.

⚠️

Avoid 'Στην πλευρά'

Greeks will understand 'είμαι στην πλευρά σου', but it sounds like a translated movie subtitle.

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The 'Take' Variation

Use 'Πάρε το μέρος μου!' (Take my side!) when you are actively recruiting an ally during an argument.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the missing words to say 'I am on your side.'

Εγώ ______ με το ______ σου.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: είμαι / μέρος

The standard phrase uses 'είμαι' and 'μέρος'.

Which sentence is the most natural way to support a friend in an argument?

A: Είμαι στην πλευρά σου. B: Είμαι με το μέρος σου. C: Είμαι στο μέρος σου.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: B

B is the idiomatic expression. A is a literal translation, and C refers to physical location.

Complete the dialogue with the correct form.

Πέτρος: 'Όλοι με κατηγορούν για το λάθος.' Ελένη: 'Μην τους ακούς, εγώ ______.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: είμαι με το μέρος σου

Eleni is supporting Petros, so she uses 'σου' (your).

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: You are watching a debate and agree with the speaker.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Είμαι με το μέρος του ομιλητή.

You use 'με το μέρος' + genitive of the person you support.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the missing words to say 'I am on your side.' Fill Blank A2

Εγώ ______ με το ______ σου.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: είμαι / μέρος

The standard phrase uses 'είμαι' and 'μέρος'.

Which sentence is the most natural way to support a friend in an argument? Choose B1

A: Είμαι στην πλευρά σου. B: Είμαι με το μέρος σου. C: Είμαι στο μέρος σου.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: B

B is the idiomatic expression. A is a literal translation, and C refers to physical location.

Complete the dialogue with the correct form. dialogue_completion B1

Πέτρος: 'Όλοι με κατηγορούν για το λάθος.' Ελένη: 'Μην τους ακούς, εγώ ______.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: είμαι με το μέρος σου

Eleni is supporting Petros, so she uses 'σου' (your).

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B2

Situation: You are watching a debate and agree with the speaker.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Είμαι με το μέρος του ομιλητή.

You use 'με το μέρος' + genitive of the person you support.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

4 질문

No, for physical location use 'Είμαι εδώ' or 'Είμαι δίπλα σου.'

It is very direct. In Greek culture, it's often better to say 'Διαφωνώ' (I disagree) to be softer.

Είμαστε με το μέρος σας (We are on your side).

Usually no. You are with the side of a person or an idea, not a physical object.

관련 표현

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παίρνω το μέρος κάποιου

similar

To take someone's side.

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είμαι στο πλευρό κάποιου

similar

To stand by someone's side.

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τάσσομαι υπέρ

specialized form

To range oneself in favor of.

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είμαι μαζί σου

synonym

I am with you.

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