Signification
A firm negative answer.
Contexte culturel
Greeks value 'filotimo' and social connection. Saying 'no' can be tricky, but 'φυσικά και όχι' is a safe way to be firm without being antisocial. In Cyprus, the phrase is used similarly, but you might hear 'Φυσικά τζαι όχι' using the local 'τζαι' instead of 'και.' In the diaspora, this phrase is often one of the few emphatic negatives preserved, though the 'και' is sometimes dropped due to English influence. In Greek business, being too direct can be seen as aggressive. Using 'φυσικά' softens the 'no' by making it about logic rather than personal rejection.
The 'And' Factor
Always include the 'και.' It makes you sound much more like a native speaker and less like a textbook.
Don't be too blunt
If someone is being nice, 'φυσικά και όχι' might sound a bit too strong. Use 'όχι, ευχαριστώ' instead.
Signification
A firm negative answer.
The 'And' Factor
Always include the 'και.' It makes you sound much more like a native speaker and less like a textbook.
Don't be too blunt
If someone is being nice, 'φυσικά και όχι' might sound a bit too strong. Use 'όχι, ευχαριστώ' instead.
The Head Toss
Pair the phrase with a slight upward head toss for maximum Greek authenticity.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to make the phrase emphatic.
—Θέλεις να χάσεις το λεωφορείο; —Φυσικά ___ όχι!
The word 'και' is the standard intensifier used in this phrase.
Which response is most appropriate for a job interview?
Interviewer: 'Έχετε πρόβλημα με το ωράριο;'
'Φυσικά και όχι' is professional yet emphatic. 'Με τίποτα' is too slangy.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: Someone asks if you want to eat something you are allergic to.
This is a logical and emphatic refusal based on a serious reason.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
Α: Θα ξεχάσεις να με πάρεις τηλέφωνο; Β: ___________, θα σε πάρω στις οκτώ.
The context of promising to call at a specific time requires an emphatic 'no' to the idea of forgetting.
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Aides visuelles
Ways to say NO in Greek
Neutral
- • Όχι
- • Δεν νομίζω
Emphatic
- • Φυσικά και όχι
- • Όχι βέβαια
Slang
- • Με τίποτα
- • Σιγά μην...
Banque d exercices
4 exercices—Θέλεις να χάσεις το λεωφορείο; —Φυσικά ___ όχι!
The word 'και' is the standard intensifier used in this phrase.
Interviewer: 'Έχετε πρόβλημα με το ωράριο;'
'Φυσικά και όχι' is professional yet emphatic. 'Με τίποτα' is too slangy.
Situation: Someone asks if you want to eat something you are allergic to.
This is a logical and emphatic refusal based on a serious reason.
Α: Θα ξεχάσεις να με πάρεις τηλέφωνο; Β: ___________, θα σε πάρω στις οκτώ.
The context of promising to call at a specific time requires an emphatic 'no' to the idea of forgetting.
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Questions fréquentes
5 questionsNot usually. It's emphatic. However, if used to answer a subjective question (like 'Do you like my dress?'), it can be very rude.
It's better to use 'Ασφαλώς και όχι' or 'Σε καμία περίπτωση' in formal writing.
It's an intensifier. It doesn't mean 'and' in the literal sense here; it just adds weight to the negation.
They are almost the same. 'Φυσικά και όχι' is slightly more formal and emphatic.
Yes! It's the exact opposite and very common for emphatic agreement.
Expressions liées
φυσικά και ναι
contrastOf course yes
όχι βέβαια
similarOf course not
σε καμία περίπτωση
specialized formIn no case / No way
εννοείται
builds onIt's understood / Of course
