Significado
To feel extremely happy.
Contexto cultural
In Greece, expressing extreme joy is often linked to the concept of 'Kefi'. It's common to use hyperbolic language to share your success with your 'parea' (group of friends). Similar to Greece, Cypriots use this phrase to express triumph, though the local dialect might add different particles for emphasis. Second-generation Greeks often translate this literally into English ('I have the world mine'), which has become a recognizable 'Greek-ism' in those communities. The idea of 'owning' the world through emotion is a common Mediterranean trope, reflecting a high-context, emotionally expressive communication style.
Use 'Όλο' for Emphasis
Add 'όλο' (all) before 'τον κόσμο' to sound even more enthusiastic: 'Έχω όλο τον κόσμο δικό μου!'
Watch the Prepositions
Never say 'έχω στον κόσμο'. It must be 'έχω τον κόσμο' (direct object).
Significado
To feel extremely happy.
Use 'Όλο' for Emphasis
Add 'όλο' (all) before 'τον κόσμο' to sound even more enthusiastic: 'Έχω όλο τον κόσμο δικό μου!'
Watch the Prepositions
Never say 'έχω στον κόσμο'. It must be 'έχω τον κόσμο' (direct object).
Song Lyrics
Listen to Greek 'Laïko' music; you will hear this phrase or variations of it constantly. It's the best way to hear the natural intonation.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of 'δικός' and the pronoun.
Η Μαρία κέρδισε το βραβείο και τώρα έχει τον κόσμο ______ ______.
Since the subject is 'Η Μαρία' (feminine), we need the feminine possessive pronoun 'της'. The adjective 'δικό' remains masculine to agree with 'κόσμο'.
Which sentence means 'I am extremely happy'?
Ποια πρόταση είναι σωστή;
'Έχω τον κόσμο δικό μου' is the correct idiom for extreme happiness. 'Είμαι στον κόσμο μου' means you are distracted.
Complete the dialogue with the appropriate phrase.
Α: Πώς πήγε η προαγωγή; Β: Την πήρα! ____________________!
Getting a promotion is a major success, making 'Έχω τον κόσμο δικό μου' the perfect response.
Match the situation to the feeling.
Όταν κάποιος ερωτεύεται παράφορα, λέει ότι...
Falling madly in love is a classic scenario for using this idiom.
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4 ejerciciosΗ Μαρία κέρδισε το βραβείο και τώρα έχει τον κόσμο ______ ______.
Since the subject is 'Η Μαρία' (feminine), we need the feminine possessive pronoun 'της'. The adjective 'δικό' remains masculine to agree with 'κόσμο'.
Ποια πρόταση είναι σωστή;
'Έχω τον κόσμο δικό μου' is the correct idiom for extreme happiness. 'Είμαι στον κόσμο μου' means you are distracted.
Α: Πώς πήγε η προαγωγή; Β: Την πήρα! ____________________!
Getting a promotion is a major success, making 'Έχω τον κόσμο δικό μου' the perfect response.
Όταν κάποιος ερωτεύεται παράφορα, λέει ότι...
Falling madly in love is a classic scenario for using this idiom.
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Preguntas frecuentes
8 preguntasYes, though they might also use more modern slang like 'είμαι στην κορυφή', 'έχω τον κόσμο δικό μου' remains a timeless classic used by all ages.
It's a bit too informal. Instead, say 'Είμαι πολύ ικανοποιημένος με την πορεία μου' (I am very satisfied with my progress).
Yes, in this specific idiom it refers to the universe/world, not 'people'.
You say 'Έχει τον κόσμο δικό του'. Remember to change both the verb and the pronoun.
In this phrase, it is 'δικό μου' because it must agree with 'κόσμο' (accusative case).
It might sound a bit sarcastic or overly dramatic, but Greeks love hyperbole, so you can definitely use it for a laugh!
There isn't a direct opposite idiom, but 'έχω χάσει τον κόσμο' (I have lost the world) can mean being totally overwhelmed or devastated.
It is much more common in speaking and in song lyrics than in formal writing.
Frases relacionadas
είμαι στον έβδομο ουρανό
synonymTo be in seventh heaven.
πετάω στα σύννεφα
similarTo be flying in the clouds.
ο κόσμος μου ανήκει
synonymThe world belongs to me.
είμαι μες στην τρελή χαρά
similarTo be in 'crazy joy'.
