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Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'Kafeneio' is the heart of Greek social life. 'Πες μου κάτι' is the standard opening for hours of discussion over a single cup of coffee. Cypriot Greek might use 'Πες μου κάτι' but often adds 'ρε' (re) for extra emphasis among friends. Second-generation Greeks often use this phrase as a literal translation of 'Tell me something,' keeping the heritage alive in their speech. On Greek TikTok or Instagram, 'Πες μου κάτι' is often used in 'Ask Me Anything' (AMA) stickers.
The 'Για' Trick
Add 'Για' before 'Πες' (Για πες...) to sound 10x more like a native speaker when you're curious.
Watch the Tone
Because it's an imperative, say it with a rising, friendly intonation so it doesn't sound like an order.
Bedeutung
Asking for information or a story.
The 'Για' Trick
Add 'Για' before 'Πες' (Για πες...) to sound 10x more like a native speaker when you're curious.
Watch the Tone
Because it's an imperative, say it with a rising, friendly intonation so it doesn't sound like an order.
The 'Something Good' Opener
Start a chat with 'Πες μου κάτι καλό' to immediately set a positive vibe.
Be Ready to Listen
In Greece, if you ask this, you are expected to stay and listen for at least 10 minutes!
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
Πες ___ κάτι.
The indirect object 'to me' is 'μου' in Greek.
Which form is correct when talking to a group of friends?
___ μου κάτι για το πάρτι.
When addressing multiple people, use the plural imperative 'Πείτε'.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
Γιώργος: Έχω νέα! Μαρία: Αλήθεια; ___!
When someone says they have news, 'Tell me everything' (Πες μου τα πάντα) is the most natural reaction.
Match the phrase to the situation.
1. Πες μου κάτι γλυκό. 2. Πείτε μου κάτι για την εταιρεία σας. 3. Για πες...
Register and context determine which variation is used.
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenΠες ___ κάτι.
The indirect object 'to me' is 'μου' in Greek.
___ μου κάτι για το πάρτι.
When addressing multiple people, use the plural imperative 'Πείτε'.
Γιώργος: Έχω νέα! Μαρία: Αλήθεια; ___!
When someone says they have news, 'Tell me everything' (Πες μου τα πάντα) is the most natural reaction.
1. Πες μου κάτι γλυκό. 2. Πείτε μου κάτι για την εταιρεία σας. 3. Για πες...
Register and context determine which variation is used.
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenOnly if you have a very close, friendly relationship. Otherwise, use 'Πείτε μου κάτι' or 'Θα ήθελα να μου πείτε'.
'Πες μου' is for a single piece of info. 'Λέγε μου' is like 'Keep talking to me' or 'Tell me as things happen'.
Yes, 'κάτι' is indeclinable. It never changes, which makes it very easy to use!
Change 'μου' (me) to 'μας' (us): 'Πες μας κάτι'.
Yes, dozens of Greek songs are titled 'Πες μου κάτι' because it's so romantic and conversational.
Yes, that means 'Tell me something about this.' It's very common.
It is an enclitic, meaning it loses its accent to the word before it ('Πες').
Yes, 'Πες' alone sounds like a barked command. Always add 'μου' and 'κάτι' to soften it.
You can start with 'Λοιπόν...' (Well...) or 'Τι να σου πω...' (What can I tell you...).
Yes: 'Πες μου κάτι αστείο' or 'Πες μου ένα ανέκδοτο'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Πες μου τα νέα σου
similarTell me your news
Για πες
informalSo, tell me
Πες μου το μυστικό
specialized formTell me the secret
Λέγε
similarSpeak / Go on
Μίλα μου
similarTalk to me
Ακούω
contrastI'm listening
