뜻
Not the truth.
문화적 배경
On April 1st (Protaprilia), telling 'psemata' is a national pastime. If you trick someone, it's said to bring good luck to your crops or your year. The phrase 'Όλα είναι ψέματα' is a common lyric in songs about heartbreak, suggesting that a lover's promises were all false. Directly calling someone a liar with 'είναι ψέματα' can be a 'face-threatening act'. Among friends, it's fine, but with strangers, it's a major insult.
The 'Shock' Factor
When using this to mean 'No way!', raise your eyebrows and lengthen the 'e' in 'psemata' for native-like emphasis.
Avoid with Bosses
Never say this to a superior unless you want to start a fight. Use 'Δεν νομίζω πως είναι έτσι' instead.
뜻
Not the truth.
The 'Shock' Factor
When using this to mean 'No way!', raise your eyebrows and lengthen the 'e' in 'psemata' for native-like emphasis.
Avoid with Bosses
Never say this to a superior unless you want to start a fight. Use 'Δεν νομίζω πως είναι έτσι' instead.
셀프 테스트
Choose the most natural way to say 'It's a lie' in Greek.
Όσα λες...
The plural 'ψέματα' is the standard idiomatic form.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
Α: Κέρδισα 1.000 ευρώ! Β: _________! Δεν το πιστεύω!
In this context, it expresses disbelief at surprising news.
Fill in the missing word.
Μην τον πιστεύεις, αυτά που λέει είναι ______.
The context 'Don't believe him' implies that what he says is false.
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시각 학습 자료
When to say 'Είναι ψέματα'
Disbelief
- • Winning the lottery
- • Shocking news
Denial
- • False accusations
- • Rumors
연습 문제 은행
3 연습 문제Όσα λες...
The plural 'ψέματα' is the standard idiomatic form.
Α: Κέρδισα 1.000 ευρώ! Β: _________! Δεν το πιστεύω!
In this context, it expresses disbelief at surprising news.
Μην τον πιστεύεις, αυτά που λέει είναι ______.
The context 'Don't believe him' implies that what he says is false.
🎉 점수: /3
자주 묻는 질문
2 질문Yes, but it sounds less idiomatic. 'Είναι ψέματα' is the standard phrase Greeks use 90% of the time.
It depends on the tone. With friends, it's normal. With strangers or in formal settings, it can be very rude.
관련 표현
ψέματα λες
similarYou are telling lies
είναι αλήθεια
contrastIt is true
παραμύθια
synonymFairy tales
ράδιο αρβύλα
specialized formRumors/Fake news
