Signification
Assuming full responsibility.
Contexte culturel
In Greek business culture, taking personal initiative ('taking it on yourself') is highly valued and often seen as a sign of a future leader. It contrasts with more rigid bureaucratic structures. The 'pillar' of the family (often the mother) is culturally expected to 'take everything on herself' regarding the household and children's success. Commentators often use this when a star player (like Giannis Antetokounmpo) decides to win the game alone in the final minutes. The phrase is a verbal expression of Philotimo—taking the burden so others don't have to, out of a sense of duty and honor.
Use it to show confidence
In a job interview, saying 'Μου αρέσει να παίρνω πράγματα πάνω μου' shows you are a self-starter.
Don't forget the 'τα'
Without the 'τα', the sentence feels incomplete to a native speaker's ear.
Signification
Assuming full responsibility.
Use it to show confidence
In a job interview, saying 'Μου αρέσει να παίρνω πράγματα πάνω μου' shows you are a self-starter.
Don't forget the 'τα'
Without the 'τα', the sentence feels incomplete to a native speaker's ear.
The 'Hero' nuance
Greeks love a 'leventis' (a brave, noble person). Using this phrase correctly makes you sound like one.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing words to complete the idiom.
Μην ανησυχείς για το γραφείο, τα έχω ______ όλα ______ μου.
The correct idiom is 'τα έχω πάρει όλα πάνω μου'.
Choose the best response for Maria.
Κώστας: 'Είναι πάρα πολλή δουλειά για έναν άνθρωπο!' Μαρία: '_________________'
Maria is confirming she has taken the responsibility despite the workload.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You want to tell your boss that you are responsible for the mistake so your colleagues don't get in trouble.
Taking the blame is a core use of 'τα παίρνω πάνω μου'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct if 'he' is taking responsibility?
Ο Γιώργος...
The pronoun must match the subject (Γιώργος -> του).
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΜην ανησυχείς για το γραφείο, τα έχω ______ όλα ______ μου.
The correct idiom is 'τα έχω πάρει όλα πάνω μου'.
Κώστας: 'Είναι πάρα πολλή δουλειά για έναν άνθρωπο!' Μαρία: '_________________'
Maria is confirming she has taken the responsibility despite the workload.
You want to tell your boss that you are responsible for the mistake so your colleagues don't get in trouble.
Taking the blame is a core use of 'τα παίρνω πάνω μου'.
Ο Γιώργος...
The pronoun must match the subject (Γιώργος -> του).
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes! You can use it for something as small as deciding which movie to watch: 'Το παίρνω πάνω μου, θα δούμε αυτό!'
No, it's usually seen as helpful and proactive, as long as your tone is respectful.
'Το' refers to one specific thing, 'τα' refers to 'everything' or the situation in general.
Not necessarily. It can also mean you are just the one who will take the blame if things go wrong.
Yes, 'τα πήρα πάνω μου' (I took them on myself).
Technically yes, but it's 99% used for responsibility. For physical weight, 'κουβαλάω' is better.
You say 'Το πήρε πάνω του'.
It's informal/colloquial, but not 'street slang'. It's safe for most social and work situations.
Say 'Μην το παίρνεις πάνω σου'.
Yes, it's the exact same verb.
Expressions liées
αναλαμβάνω την ευθύνη
synonymTo assume responsibility
βάζω πλάτη
similarTo put one's back into it / to support
το παίρνω απόφαση
builds onTo make a decision / to come to terms with
τα παίρνω στο κρανίο
contrastTo get extremely angry
