A2 Expression 비격식체

σε παρακαλώ

please

Polite way to ask for something.

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문화적 배경

In Athens and other cities, 'σε παρακαλώ' is used rapidly and frequently. It's common to hear it multiple times in a single phone call to soften every minor request. Cretans are known for their hospitality (philoxenia). They might use 'σε παρακαλώ' with more warmth and sometimes follow it with 'ίντα γίνεσαι;' (how are you in dialect) to build a stronger bond. Second-generation Greeks often use 'σε παρακαλώ' as a direct translation for 'please', sometimes losing the distinction between 'σε' and 'σας' due to English influence. In Cyprus, the word 'παρακαλώ' is often replaced or supplemented by 'εντάξει' (okay) or 'αν θέλεις' (if you want), but 'σε παρακαλώ' remains the standard for pleading.

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The 'You're Welcome' Rule

Always use the short 'Παρακαλώ' when someone says 'Ευχαριστώ'. Never say 'Σε παρακαλώ' in this context.

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Watch the 'Σε'

Using 'σε' with your boss or a stranger can sound rude. Stick to 'σας' or just 'παρακαλώ'.

Polite way to ask for something.

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The 'You're Welcome' Rule

Always use the short 'Παρακαλώ' when someone says 'Ευχαριστώ'. Never say 'Σε παρακαλώ' in this context.

⚠️

Watch the 'Σε'

Using 'σε' with your boss or a stranger can sound rude. Stick to 'σας' or just 'παρακαλώ'.

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Add 'Πολύ' for Favors

If you need a big favor, 'Σε παρακαλώ πολύ' works wonders in Greek culture.

셀프 테스트

Choose the correct form to ask your best friend for a glass of water.

______, μου δίνεις ένα νερό;

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Σε παρακαλώ

Since it's your best friend, the informal singular 'σε' is the most appropriate.

Fill in the missing pronoun for a formal request to your teacher.

Κύριε καθηγητή, ______ παρακαλώ να μου εξηγήσετε την άσκηση.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: σας

Formal situations require the plural/formal pronoun 'σας'.

Match the phrase to the correct tone.

Match 'Σε παρακαλώ τώρα!' with its likely meaning.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: A sarcastic dismissal

With the addition of 'τώρα' and an exclamation mark, it usually means 'Oh, please!'.

Complete the dialogue.

Α: Ευχαριστώ πολύ για τη βοήθεια! Β: ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Παρακαλώ

When responding to 'thank you', the standalone 'παρακαλώ' is the standard response.

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시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Choose the correct form to ask your best friend for a glass of water. Choose A2

______, μου δίνεις ένα νερό;

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Σε παρακαλώ

Since it's your best friend, the informal singular 'σε' is the most appropriate.

Fill in the missing pronoun for a formal request to your teacher. Fill Blank A2

Κύριε καθηγητή, ______ παρακαλώ να μου εξηγήσετε την άσκηση.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: σας

Formal situations require the plural/formal pronoun 'σας'.

Match the phrase to the correct tone. situation_matching B1

Match 'Σε παρακαλώ τώρα!' with its likely meaning.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: A sarcastic dismissal

With the addition of 'τώρα' and an exclamation mark, it usually means 'Oh, please!'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

Α: Ευχαριστώ πολύ για τη βοήθεια! Β: ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Παρακαλώ

When responding to 'thank you', the standalone 'παρακαλώ' is the standard response.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

5 질문

Yes, it is the standard way to ask your parents for something politely.

Only when answering a professional phone line. It's like saying 'How can I help you?'.

Absolutely! 'Μου δίνεις το αλάτι, σε παρακαλώ;' is very natural.

'Παρακαλώ' is 'please', 'ορίστε' is 'here you go' when handing something over.

No, use 'συγγνώμη' for apologies. But you can use 'σε παρακαλώ' to ask for forgiveness: 'Συγχώρεσέ με, σε παρακαλώ'.

관련 표현

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ορίστε

similar

Here you go / Yes? / At your service

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ευχαριστώ

contrast

Thank you

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με συγχωρείτε

similar

Excuse me / Forgive me

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κάνε μου τη χάρη

builds on

Do me a favor

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