Significado
Finally accepting someone else's point of view.
Contexto cultural
Parents often use 'Θα έρθεις στα λόγια μου' as a standard warning to children. It reinforces the hierarchy of experience over youth. In political talk shows, pundits use this to highlight when a party 'flip-flops' or adopts an opponent's stance. In villages, this phrase is often used when traditional farming or weather-predicting methods prove more accurate than modern technology. Using this phrase can be a way to 'save face'. Instead of saying 'I was wrong', saying 'I came to your words' makes it sound like an intellectual evolution.
Use it to soften an argument
If you want to end a disagreement gracefully, say 'Εντάξει, έρχομαι στα λόγια σου'. It shows respect for the other person's opinion.
Don't over-use 'Στα 'λεγα'
While 'ήρθες στα λόγια μου' is a fact, adding 'Στα 'λεγα εγώ' (I told you so) can sound arrogant. Use it sparingly.
Significado
Finally accepting someone else's point of view.
Use it to soften an argument
If you want to end a disagreement gracefully, say 'Εντάξει, έρχομαι στα λόγια σου'. It shows respect for the other person's opinion.
Don't over-use 'Στα 'λεγα'
While 'ήρθες στα λόγια μου' is a fact, adding 'Στα 'λεγα εγώ' (I told you so) can sound arrogant. Use it sparingly.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'έρχομαι' and the possessive pronoun.
Ο Γιάννης δεν με άκουσε, αλλά τώρα που έχασε τα λεφτά του, ________ στα λόγια ________.
The subject is 'Ο Γιάννης' (3rd person singular), and the context implies he is agreeing with the speaker (μου).
Which sentence uses the idiom correctly?
Scenario: You told your boss the project would take 5 days. He said 2. On day 4, he realizes he needs more time.
The idiom always uses 'στα λόγια' (plural).
Complete the dialogue.
Α: Σου είπα να μην αγοράσεις αυτό το αμάξι, βγάζει προβλήματα. Β: ________________________________.
The phrase is used when a negative prediction or warning comes true.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
3 exerciciosΟ Γιάννης δεν με άκουσε, αλλά τώρα που έχασε τα λεφτά του, ________ στα λόγια ________.
The subject is 'Ο Γιάννης' (3rd person singular), and the context implies he is agreeing with the speaker (μου).
Scenario: You told your boss the project would take 5 days. He said 2. On day 4, he realizes he needs more time.
The idiom always uses 'στα λόγια' (plural).
Α: Σου είπα να μην αγοράσεις αυτό το αμάξι, βγάζει προβλήματα. Β: ________________________________.
The phrase is used when a negative prediction or warning comes true.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Perguntas frequentes
3 perguntasNot inherently, but it can be used sarcastically. It depends on your tone of voice.
Yes, 'ήρθα' (I came) is the most common form used when the realization has already happened.
'Έχεις δίκιο' is simple agreement. 'Έρχομαι στα λόγια σου' implies you didn't think they were right before.
Frases relacionadas
δικαιώνω κάποιον
synonymTo prove someone right.
τρώω τα λόγια μου
contrastTo take back what I said / to be embarrassed by a previous statement.
βγαίνω αληθινός
similarTo be proven right (for a person or a prediction).
