मतलब
Need to act quickly
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In Athens, people often use this phrase while driving or in the metro. It reflects the high-stress environment of the capital compared to the islands. Greeks value personal relationships, but in modern business, being 'straight to the point' is increasingly respected. This phrase signals that you value the other person's time as well. The phrase is the linguistic opposite of 'Siga-Siga' (slowly-slowly). Using it can sometimes be a humorous way to acknowledge that you are breaking the 'relaxed' Greek stereotype. Be careful: using this phrase when someone is being hospitable can be seen as a 'hybris' (insult). Always pair it with a 'thank you' or 'sorry'.
Use with 'πρέπει'
It sounds very natural when followed by 'πρέπει να...' (I must...). e.g., 'Δεν έχω χρόνο για χάσιμο, πρέπει να φύγω!'
Tone Matters
If you say it too loudly, you might sound angry. Keep your voice steady to sound professional.
मतलब
Need to act quickly
Use with 'πρέπει'
It sounds very natural when followed by 'πρέπει να...' (I must...). e.g., 'Δεν έχω χρόνο για χάσιμο, πρέπει να φύγω!'
Tone Matters
If you say it too loudly, you might sound angry. Keep your voice steady to sound professional.
The 'We' version
Use 'Δεν έχουμε χρόνο για χάσιμο' to motivate a group. It sounds more inclusive and less like you are complaining about your own schedule.
Body Language
Greeks often tap their wrist (where a watch would be) while saying this, even if they aren't wearing a watch!
खुद को परखो
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
Γρήγορα! Δεν έχω χρόνο για _______.
The noun 'χάσιμο' is the only grammatically correct choice for this fixed idiom.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'We have no time to waste'?
How do you say 'We have no time to waste'?
'Έχουμε' is the first-person plural form (we have).
Match the response to the situation.
Your boss asks for a report that was due an hour ago.
This shows urgency and commitment to the task.
Complete the dialogue.
Α: Θέλεις να πάμε για φαγητό; Β: Δυστυχώς όχι, η πτήση μου είναι σε δύο ώρες και _______.
Catching a flight is a perfect context for this phrase.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Urgency Levels
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासΓρήγορα! Δεν έχω χρόνο για _______.
The noun 'χάσιμο' is the only grammatically correct choice for this fixed idiom.
How do you say 'We have no time to waste'?
'Έχουμε' is the first-person plural form (we have).
Your boss asks for a report that was due an hour ago.
This shows urgency and commitment to the task.
Α: Θέλεις να πάμε για φαγητό; Β: Δυστυχώς όχι, η πτήση μου είναι σε δύο ώρες και _______.
Catching a flight is a perfect context for this phrase.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालIt depends on the tone. If you say it with a smile, it's fine. If you're stressed, it's understandable. Just don't use it to dismiss their feelings.
Technically yes, but 'χρόνο' is the idiomatic standard. 'Δεν έχω ώρα' sounds more like 'I don't have an hour to give you'.
The opposite would be 'Έχω όλο τον χρόνο δικό μου' (I have all the time in the world) or 'Έχω άπλετο χρόνο'.
Yes, but mostly in this phrase or when talking about losing weight (χάσιμο βάρους) or losing keys.
Only if you are explaining why you are a fast worker. Otherwise, it might make you seem impatient.
Use 'Δεν υπάρχει χρόνος για χάσιμο' or 'Ο χρόνος πιέζει' (Time is pressing).
Yes, many Greek pop and rap songs use it to talk about living life to the fullest or being successful.
It's related, but 'Time is money' is 'Ο χρόνος είναι χρήμα'. Our phrase is more about the physical act of rushing.
No, for that you would just say 'Έχασα τα κλειδιά μου'. 'Για χάσιμο' is only for wasting time.
Absolutely! It's a 'power phrase' that makes you sound much more fluent than you are.
संबंधित मुहावरे
βιάζομαι
similarI am in a hurry
δεν υπάρχει χρόνος
synonymThere is no time
κάθε λεπτό μετράει
builds onEvery minute counts
χάνω τον χρόνο μου
similarI am wasting my time
τρέχω και δεν φτάνω
specialized formI'm running and not arriving
