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Giving directions.
문화적 배경
Greeks often use hand gestures when saying 'Προχώρα μπροστά', usually a flat hand moving away from the body in a straight line. In Cyprus, you might hear 'Προχώρα ίσια' more frequently in local dialects, but 'Προχώρα μπροστά' is perfectly understood. Second-generation Greeks often mix this with English, saying 'Prochora forward', showing how the phrase sticks even when the language shifts. The phrase is a popular hashtag (#proxoramprosta) on Greek Instagram for travel photos or 'new chapter' life updates.
The 'GPS' Rule
If you want to sound like a native giving directions, use 'Προχώρα' for walking and 'Συνέχισε' for driving.
Watch the 'X'
Don't pronounce 'Προχώρα' as 'Pro-kora'. The 'χ' must be breathy, not a hard 'k'.
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Giving directions.
The 'GPS' Rule
If you want to sound like a native giving directions, use 'Προχώρα' for walking and 'Συνέχισε' for driving.
Watch the 'X'
Don't pronounce 'Προχώρα' as 'Pro-kora'. The 'χ' must be breathy, not a hard 'k'.
Body Language
Always point when saying this physically. Greeks find it confusing if you give verbal directions without gestures.
Figurative Power
Use this phrase in a text message to a friend who just had a bad day. It's a very common way to say 'Keep your head up'.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'προχωρώ' for a formal situation.
Κύριε, παρακαλώ __________ μπροστά.
In formal situations or when addressing someone with 'Κύριε' (Sir), we use the plural/polite imperative.
Which phrase is best for encouraging a friend who is sad?
Ο φίλος σου είναι λυπημένος. Τι του λες;
'Προχώρα μπροστά' is used figuratively to mean 'move on' or 'keep going'.
Complete the dialogue between a tourist and a local.
Tourist: Συγγνώμη, πού είναι το μουσείο; Local: __________ μπροστά και στρίψε αριστερά.
The local is giving a command/direction, so the imperative 'Προχώρα' is needed.
Match the phrase to the correct context.
Match 'Προχωρήστε μπροστά' with its most likely source.
GPS systems use the formal plural form to be polite to all users.
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시각 학습 자료
Formal vs Informal
Directional Vocabulary
Directions
- • Μπροστά
- • Πίσω
- • Δεξιά
- • Αριστερά
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Κύριε, παρακαλώ __________ μπροστά.
In formal situations or when addressing someone with 'Κύριε' (Sir), we use the plural/polite imperative.
Ο φίλος σου είναι λυπημένος. Τι του λες;
'Προχώρα μπροστά' is used figuratively to mean 'move on' or 'keep going'.
Tourist: Συγγνώμη, πού είναι το μουσείο; Local: __________ μπροστά και στρίψε αριστερά.
The local is giving a command/direction, so the imperative 'Προχώρα' is needed.
Match 'Προχωρήστε μπροστά' with its most likely source.
GPS systems use the formal plural form to be polite to all users.
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자주 묻는 질문
12 질문It is neutral/informal. Use 'Προχωρήστε μπροστά' to be more polite.
Yes, but 'Πήγαινε ίσια' or 'Συνέχισε ευθεία' are more common for cars.
The opposite is 'Πήγαινε πίσω' (Go back).
Mostly yes, but it more accurately means 'forward' in the direction you are facing.
Yes, 'Προχώρα' on its own often implies 'go ahead' or 'keep moving'.
Yes, to mean a project is advancing. 'Το έργο προχωράει μπροστά'.
It is spelled 'Προχωρήστε'. Note the 'η'.
Yes, 'Τράβα μπροστά' is a more aggressive or casual way to say it.
Not directly. You wouldn't say 'the time moves forward' with this phrase; you'd use 'ο χρόνος κυλάει'.
Very! Many Greek pop songs use it as a metaphor for moving on from love.
'Εμπρός' is more formal/old-fashioned. 'Μπροστά' is the standard modern word.
Yes, 'Προχώρα εσύ' means 'You go first'.
관련 표현
Πήγαινε ίσια
synonymGo straight
Κοίτα μπροστά
similarLook forward
Προχωράμε
builds onWe are moving forward
Μην κοιτάς πίσω
contrastDon't look back
Πέρνα μπροστά
specialized formGo in front of me
