Significado
Cancel the request.
Contexto cultural
The phrase is often accompanied by a specific hand gesture: a slight wave of the hand away from the body, as if brushing away a fly. In Cyprus, you might hear 'Εν πειράζει' instead of 'Δεν πειράζει', reflecting the local dialect. Second-generation Greeks often use 'Never mind' in English but keep the 'Δεν πειράζει' for emotional emphasis. Using this too much in a business setting can make you seem like you lack 'perseverance' (epimoni). Use it sparingly for minor things only.
The 'Asto' Shortcut
Always use 'Άστο' instead of 'Άσε το' to sound 50% more fluent instantly.
Tone Matters
If you say 'Άστο!' loudly, it means 'Stop it!' or 'Drop it!'. Keep your voice soft for 'Never mind'.
Significado
Cancel the request.
The 'Asto' Shortcut
Always use 'Άστο' instead of 'Άσε το' to sound 50% more fluent instantly.
Tone Matters
If you say 'Άστο!' loudly, it means 'Stop it!' or 'Drop it!'. Keep your voice soft for 'Never mind'.
Teste-se
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
A: Συγγνώμη, δεν βρίσκω το στυλό σου. B: ________, ________, θα πάρω ένα άλλο.
This is the standard way to tell someone not to worry about a lost item.
Match the situation to the best response.
Your friend is trying to fix your computer but it's taking too long and you have to leave.
'Δεν πειράζει, άστο' is used to cancel the ongoing effort.
Which version is the most common in fast, spoken Greek?
Δεν πειράζει, ...
'Άστο' is the contracted, more natural spoken form.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
3 exerciciosA: Συγγνώμη, δεν βρίσκω το στυλό σου. B: ________, ________, θα πάρω ένα άλλο.
This is the standard way to tell someone not to worry about a lost item.
Your friend is trying to fix your computer but it's taking too long and you have to leave.
'Δεν πειράζει, άστο' is used to cancel the ongoing effort.
Δεν πειράζει, ...
'Άστο' is the contracted, more natural spoken form.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Perguntas frequentes
2 perguntasYes, 'Δεν πειράζει' on its own means 'It's okay.' Adding 'άσε το' specifically cancels a request.
It's better to say 'Δεν πειράζει, αφήστε το' to be more formal.
Frases relacionadas
Δεν τρέχει τίποτα
synonymNo big deal / Nothing is running.
Σιγά τα ωά
similarBig deal (sarcastic) / Slowly the eggs.
Άστο πάνω μου
builds onLeave it to me.
