뜻
Engaging in a call.
문화적 배경
In Greece, phone calls are often long and personal. It is common to see people talking on the phone in public spaces. In a business context, saying you are on the phone is a standard, polite way to defer a request.
Preposition Power
Always remember 'στο' (at the). It is the key to sounding natural.
Don't confuse the verb
Don't use 'κάνω' (do/make) for the state of talking. Use 'μιλάω' (speak).
뜻
Engaging in a call.
Preposition Power
Always remember 'στο' (at the). It is the key to sounding natural.
Don't confuse the verb
Don't use 'κάνω' (do/make) for the state of talking. Use 'μιλάω' (speak).
Politeness
Using this phrase is a perfect, polite way to end a conversation or decline a request.
셀프 테스트
Complete the sentence.
Τώρα δεν μπορώ, ________ στο τηλέφωνο.
The subject is 'I' (implied), so the verb must be 'μιλάω'.
Which is correct?
Choose the correct phrase.
The correct preposition for this collocation is 'στο'.
Match the meaning.
What does 'Μιλάω στο τηλέφωνο' mean?
It describes the ongoing state of a call.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Έλα για καφέ; B: ________, μιλάω στο τηλέφωνο.
The phrase implies you are busy, so 'No' is the logical answer.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Τώρα δεν μπορώ, ________ στο τηλέφωνο.
The subject is 'I' (implied), so the verb must be 'μιλάω'.
Choose the correct phrase.
The correct preposition for this collocation is 'στο'.
왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:
It describes the ongoing state of a call.
A: Έλα για καφέ; B: ________, μιλάω στο τηλέφωνο.
The phrase implies you are busy, so 'No' is the logical answer.
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자주 묻는 질문
8 질문Yes, 'Μιλάω στο τηλέφωνο' is often used for any remote voice/video call.
It is neutral. It works everywhere.
Because 'στο' is 'σε' + 'το' (at the).
Yes, that means 'I am speaking telephonically', which is more formal.
Use 'Παίρνω τηλέφωνο'.
Extremely common.
Yes, 'Μιλάμε στο τηλέφωνο' (We are talking on the phone).
No, it is a polite way to explain your unavailability.
관련 표현
Παίρνω τηλέφωνο
contrastTo call someone
Είμαι στη γραμμή
similarI am on the line
Κλείνω το τηλέφωνο
builds onTo hang up
