Meaning
Having ideas or behaviors that do not fit the real world.
Cultural Background
The phrase is a staple of 'parapolitika' (political gossip) and formal debates. It reflects the Greek public's deep cynicism towards political promises. Parents often use this to ground their children's ambitions, reflecting a cultural value of 'prosgiosi' (grounding/landing). Journalists use it to describe the 'bubble' of social media influencers or celebrities who seem unaware of the economic crisis. The concept of being 'outside reality' echoes Plato's Allegory of the Cave, where those inside the cave are disconnected from the true reality outside.
Use with Adverbs
Always pair it with 'εντελώς' or 'τελείως' to sound like a native speaker when you are frustrated.
Case Sensitivity
Never forget the 'ς' at the end of 'πραγματικότητας'. Using the nominative makes you sound like a beginner.
Meaning
Having ideas or behaviors that do not fit the real world.
Use with Adverbs
Always pair it with 'εντελώς' or 'τελείως' to sound like a native speaker when you are frustrated.
Case Sensitivity
Never forget the 'ς' at the end of 'πραγματικότητας'. Using the nominative makes you sound like a beginner.
Political Context
If you use this in a political discussion in Greece, be prepared for a long debate—it's a 'fighting' phrase!
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of the phrase.
Οι υποσχέσεις του είναι εντελώς εκτός ________.
The preposition 'εκτός' requires the genitive case.
Which sentence is the most natural for a political critique?
Πώς θα περιγράφατε ένα μη ρεαλιστικό οικονομικό πλάνο;
'Εκτός πραγματικότητας' is the standard way to call a plan unrealistic.
Complete the dialogue.
Α: 'Θα αγοράσω Ferrari με τον πρώτο μου μισθό!' Β: 'Μην είσαι ________, ο μισθός σου είναι μόνο 800 ευρώ.'
The context is about an unrealistic financial expectation.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Reality vs. Delusion
Practice Bank
3 exercisesΟι υποσχέσεις του είναι εντελώς εκτός ________.
The preposition 'εκτός' requires the genitive case.
Πώς θα περιγράφατε ένα μη ρεαλιστικό οικονομικό πλάνο;
'Εκτός πραγματικότητας' is the standard way to call a plan unrealistic.
Α: 'Θα αγοράσω Ferrari με τον πρώτο μου μισθό!' Β: 'Μην είσαι ________, ο μισθός σου είναι μόνο 800 ευρώ.'
The context is about an unrealistic financial expectation.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsIt can be. It's a direct challenge to their logic. Use it with friends as a joke, but be careful in professional settings.
Yes, if the plot is very unrealistic, you can say 'Το σενάριο είναι εκτός πραγματικότητας.'
The opposite is 'προσγειωμένος' (grounded) or 'ρεαλιστικός' (realistic).
In Greek, the preposition 'εκτός' always takes the genitive case. It's a grammatical rule.
Almost. 'Εκτός τόπου και χρόνου' is more about being confused or inappropriate for the moment, while 'εκτός πραγματικότητας' is about being delusional.
Yes! 'Ίσως είμαι εκτός πραγματικότητας, αλλά πιστεύω ότι θα τα καταφέρω.' (Maybe I'm out of touch, but I believe I'll make it.)
Yes, it is widely used across all Greek-speaking regions with the same meaning.
Yes, adding the article 'της' makes it slightly more formal, but 'εκτός πραγματικότητας' is more common as a fixed expression.
Use 'Είναι τελείως εκτός πραγματικότητας.'
Yes, 'ζει στον κόσμο του' or 'είναι αλλού γι' αλλού'.
Related Phrases
εκτός τόπου και χρόνου
similarOut of place and time
ζει στον κόσμο του
synonymHe lives in his own world
αιθεροβατώ
specialized formTo walk on air
προσγειωμένος
contrastGrounded
