Bedeutung
Describing the time.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The concept of 'late' is relative. In Greece, calling someone at 10 PM is generally acceptable, whereas in Northern Europe it might be considered 'αργά το βράδυ'. Clubs and bars often don't get busy until 'αργά το βράδυ' (after midnight). If you go at 10 PM, you might be the only one there. It is common to see children playing in town squares 'αργά το βράδυ' during the summer months while parents have coffee or dinner nearby. In villages, 'αργά το βράδυ' might feel earlier because the rhythm of life follows the sun and agricultural needs.
The 11 PM Rule
In Greece, don't use this phrase before 10 or 11 PM. Before that, it's just 'βράδυ'.
Don't say 'Είμαι αργά'
This is a literal translation from English 'I am late' and it is incorrect in Greek. Use 'Άργησα'.
Bedeutung
Describing the time.
The 11 PM Rule
In Greece, don't use this phrase before 10 or 11 PM. Before that, it's just 'βράδυ'.
Don't say 'Είμαι αργά'
This is a literal translation from English 'I am late' and it is incorrect in Greek. Use 'Άργησα'.
Add 'πια'
Adding 'πια' (already/now) at the end—'Είναι αργά το βράδυ πια'—makes you sound much more native.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to say 'It is late at night.'
Είναι ______ το βράδυ.
'Αργά' is the correct adverb for 'late'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say it's late at night in a social setting?
Choose the correct option:
'Είναι' is the impersonal 'it is', and 'βράδυ' is the correct time period.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Θέλεις να πάμε για τρέξιμο; B: Όχι, _________.
Running late at night is less common than other times, making this the logical excuse.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are yawning at a party at 1:00 AM.
This is the appropriate observation for the time and your state.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Greek Time Periods
Morning
- • Πρωί
Afternoon
- • Μεσημέρι
- • Απόγευμα
Night
- • Βράδυ
- • Νύχτα
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenΕίναι ______ το βράδυ.
'Αργά' is the correct adverb for 'late'.
Choose the correct option:
'Είναι' is the impersonal 'it is', and 'βράδυ' is the correct time period.
A: Θέλεις να πάμε για τρέξιμο; B: Όχι, _________.
Running late at night is less common than other times, making this the logical excuse.
Situation: You are yawning at a party at 1:00 AM.
This is the appropriate observation for the time and your state.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, but it sounds more dramatic or formal. 'Το βράδυ' is much more common in daily conversation.
In this phrase, it is an adverb. It doesn't change its ending.
The opposite is 'νωρίς' (early). So, 'Είναι νωρίς το βράδυ'.
You can say 'Περνάει η ώρα' or 'Γίνεται αργά'.
No, it's a polite way to signal that you should probably leave so they can rest.
It means evening and night. Greeks don't distinguish them as much as English speakers do.
Yes, 'Η πτήση είναι αργά το βράδυ' (The flight is late at night).
'Βράδυ' is the social time; 'νύχτα' is the time when people are usually sleeping or the world is dark.
It ends with a 'υ' (upsilon), which is rare for neuter nouns but important to remember.
Yes, 'Πηγαίνεις αργά' means 'You are going slowly'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Νωρίς το πρωί
contrastEarly in the morning
Περασμένη η ώρα
synonymThe hour has passed / It's late
Μεσάνυχτα
specialized formMidnight
Καλό βράδυ
builds onHave a good evening
