A2 Expression 중립

είμαι στην ώρα μου

I am on time

Arriving when expected.

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문화적 배경

In social settings, 'στην ώρα μου' can be flexible. Arriving 15 minutes late to a cafe is often still considered being 'on time'. In business, punctuality is strictly enforced. Saying 'θα είμαι στην ώρα μου' is a serious commitment. Greeks often complain about buses not being 'στην ώρα τους', making the phrase a common part of daily venting. On Greek islands, the pace of life is slower. 'Στην ώρα μου' might refer to the arrival of the ferry, which is the heartbeat of the island.

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Match the Person

Always check who you are talking about. If it's 'we', use 'μας'. If it's 'they', use 'τους'.

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Don't forget 'στην'

Without 'στην', the phrase doesn't work. It's the 'glue' that makes you 'on time'.

Arriving when expected.

💡

Match the Person

Always check who you are talking about. If it's 'we', use 'μας'. If it's 'they', use 'τους'.

⚠️

Don't forget 'στην'

Without 'στην', the phrase doesn't work. It's the 'glue' that makes you 'on time'.

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Use 'Ακριβώς'

Add 'ακριβώς' (exactly) before 'στην ώρα' to sound like a native who is very proud of their punctuality.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the correct form of the possessive pronoun.

Εγώ είμαι στην ώρα ______, αλλά εσύ δεν είσαι στην ώρα ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: μου / σου

The first part refers to 'Εγώ' (my -> μου) and the second to 'εσύ' (your -> σου).

Which sentence is correct for 'We will be on time'?

Πώς λέμε 'We will be on time' στα ελληνικά;

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Θα είμαστε στην ώρα μας.

We use 'στην' (σε + την) and the possessive 'μας' for 'we'.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Someone arrives exactly when the food is served.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Ήρθες πάνω στην ώρα!

'Πάνω στην ώρα' is used for 'just in time' or 'perfect timing'.

Complete the dialogue.

Α: Θα αργήσεις στο ραντεβού; Β: Όχι, ________________.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: θα είμαι στην ώρα μου

The question is in the future tense, so the answer should be too.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

When to be 'Στην ώρα μου'

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Strict

  • Job Interview
  • Doctor
  • Flight
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Flexible

  • Coffee
  • Party
  • Beach

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the correct form of the possessive pronoun. Fill Blank A2

Εγώ είμαι στην ώρα ______, αλλά εσύ δεν είσαι στην ώρα ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: μου / σου

The first part refers to 'Εγώ' (my -> μου) and the second to 'εσύ' (your -> σου).

Which sentence is correct for 'We will be on time'? Choose A2

Πώς λέμε 'We will be on time' στα ελληνικά;

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Θα είμαστε στην ώρα μας.

We use 'στην' (σε + την) and the possessive 'μας' for 'we'.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B1

Someone arrives exactly when the food is served.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Ήρθες πάνω στην ώρα!

'Πάνω στην ώρα' is used for 'just in time' or 'perfect timing'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

Α: Θα αργήσεις στο ραντεβού; Β: Όχι, ________________.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: θα είμαι στην ώρα μου

The question is in the future tense, so the answer should be too.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

4 질문

Yes! You can say 'Παρέδωσα την εργασία στην ώρα μου' to mean you submitted it on time.

Never rude, but for a home party, you might be the first one there! For everything else, it's perfect.

'Στην ώρα' is more common in speech; 'εγκαίρως' is more formal and used in writing.

You say 'Άργησα' or 'Δεν ήμουν στην ώρα μου'.

관련 표현

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εγκαίρως

synonym

In time / Timely

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πάνω στην ώρα

similar

Just in time

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αργοπορημένος

contrast

Late / Delayed

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στην ώρα του

builds on

On its time

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