B2 Expression 중립

το βάζω στο μυαλό μου

to focus on

To make something a priority.

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문화적 배경

The phrase is often linked to the concept of 'peisma' (stubbornness). In Greek history, this trait is celebrated as a means of national survival. In Cypriot dialect, the phrase is used similarly but with local phonetic variations. It remains a staple of everyday motivation. Second-generation Greeks often use this phrase to describe their parents' determination to succeed in a new country. In start-up culture in Athens, this phrase is used to describe 'pivoting' or committing to a new business model with total focus.

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The 'Na' Connection

Always follow this phrase with 'να' + verb to describe your specific goal. It makes your Greek sound much more natural.

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Don't forget the 'To'

Without the 'το', the phrase sounds incomplete. It's 'Το βάζω', not just 'Βάζω'.

To make something a priority.

💡

The 'Na' Connection

Always follow this phrase with 'να' + verb to describe your specific goal. It makes your Greek sound much more natural.

⚠️

Don't forget the 'To'

Without the 'το', the phrase sounds incomplete. It's 'Το βάζω', not just 'Βάζω'.

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Use it for stubbornness

If you want to describe a friend who won't listen to reason, say 'Το έβαλε στο μυαλό του και δεν ακούει κανέναν'.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'βάζω' in the past tense.

Ο Κώστας το _______ στο μυαλό του να μάθει κιθάρα.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: έβαλε

The past tense (Aorist) is used here to show the decision has already been made.

Which sentence means 'Don't worry about it'?

Choose the correct phrase:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Μην το βάζεις στο μυαλό σου.

The negative imperative is used to tell someone not to overthink or worry.

Complete the dialogue with the correct possessive pronoun.

Άννα: 'Θα γίνω γιατρός!' - Μαρία: 'Αν το βάλεις στο μυαλό _____, σίγουρα θα γίνεις.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: σου

The pronoun must match the person being addressed (Anna/You).

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: Someone is obsessed with a small mistake they made.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Μην το βάζεις στο μυαλό σου, δεν έγινε τίποτα.

This is the standard way to reassure someone who is overthinking.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'βάζω' in the past tense. Fill Blank A2

Ο Κώστας το _______ στο μυαλό του να μάθει κιθάρα.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: έβαλε

The past tense (Aorist) is used here to show the decision has already been made.

Which sentence means 'Don't worry about it'? Choose B1

Choose the correct phrase:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Μην το βάζεις στο μυαλό σου.

The negative imperative is used to tell someone not to overthink or worry.

Complete the dialogue with the correct possessive pronoun. dialogue_completion A2

Άννα: 'Θα γίνω γιατρός!' - Μαρία: 'Αν το βάλεις στο μυαλό _____, σίγουρα θα γίνεις.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: σου

The pronoun must match the person being addressed (Anna/You).

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B1

Situation: Someone is obsessed with a small mistake they made.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Μην το βάζεις στο μυαλό σου, δεν έγινε τίποτα.

This is the standard way to reassure someone who is overthinking.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

Yes, you can 'put it in your mind' to take revenge or do something negative, but it's most commonly used for positive goals.

It's stronger. 'Αποφάσισα' is a decision. 'Το έβαλα στο μυαλό μου' is a commitment with willpower.

Use the negative: 'Μην το βάζεις στο μυαλό σου'. It's a very common way to comfort people.

Technically 'brain' is 'enkephalos', but in idioms, 'myalo' is always used for the mind/intellect.

No, that means 'I hold it dear' or 'I love it'. It doesn't mean determination.

It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.

There isn't a direct opposite idiom, but 'το βγάζω από το μυαλό μου' means to stop thinking about something or give up on an idea.

Yes: 'Θα το βάλω στο μυαλό μου και θα το κάνω'. It sounds very determined.

It's a dummy pronoun that represents the 'idea' or 'goal' in general. It's a common feature of Greek idioms.

No, 'vazo sto kefali' is not a standard idiom and sounds like a literal translation mistake.

관련 표현

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το βάζω σκοπό

synonym

To make something a goal.

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μου καρφώθηκε η ιδέα

similar

An idea got stuck in my head.

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το παίρνω απόφαση

similar

To make a decision.

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έχω το νου μου

contrast

To be careful / To keep an eye on.

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