Significado
To work with maximum dedication.
Contexto cultural
The phrase is often used in the context of 'Philotimo'. Greeks feel a strong moral obligation to perform well for their social circle. Similar usage, but you might hear more local dialect variations for 'trying hard' like 'κάμνω το παν' (I do everything). Second-generation Greeks often use this phrase as a direct translation of 'doing my best' while maintaining the Greek verb structure. In modern Athenian offices, this phrase is used to soften the pressure of KPIs, focusing on 'effort' rather than just 'numbers'.
The 'Self' Rule
Always remember to change the pronoun (μου, σου, του) to match the person you are talking about.
Don't 'Do' it!
Avoid using the verb 'κάνω' (kano) with this phrase. It's a common English-speaker mistake.
Significado
To work with maximum dedication.
The 'Self' Rule
Always remember to change the pronoun (μου, σου, του) to match the person you are talking about.
Don't 'Do' it!
Avoid using the verb 'κάνω' (kano) with this phrase. It's a common English-speaker mistake.
Interview Gold
Use this phrase in job interviews to sound both professional and personally committed.
Philotimo Connection
Think of this phrase as the verbal expression of your 'Philotimo'.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'δίνω' and the possessive pronoun.
Εμείς ________ τον καλύτερο εαυτό ________ στο πρότζεκτ.
The subject is 'Εμείς' (we), so the verb must be 'δίνουμε' and the pronoun 'μας'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I will do my best' in a job interview?
Στη δουλειά μου...
Option (β) is the standard idiomatic collocation for professional dedication.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
Πέτρος: 'Φοβάμαι ότι θα αποτύχω στις εξετάσεις.' Μαρία: 'Μην ανησυχείς, αρκεί να ________________.'
Maria is talking to Petros (you), so she should use the second person singular.
Match the phrase variation to the correct situation.
1. Τα δίνω όλα! 2. Καταβάλλω κάθε δυνατή προσπάθεια. 3. Δίνω τον καλύτερο εαυτό μου.
'Τα δίνω όλα' is high-energy/informal, 'Καταβάλλω...' is very formal, and our phrase is the neutral standard.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Effort Levels in Greek
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosΕμείς ________ τον καλύτερο εαυτό ________ στο πρότζεκτ.
The subject is 'Εμείς' (we), so the verb must be 'δίνουμε' and the pronoun 'μας'.
Στη δουλειά μου...
Option (β) is the standard idiomatic collocation for professional dedication.
Πέτρος: 'Φοβάμαι ότι θα αποτύχω στις εξετάσεις.' Μαρία: 'Μην ανησυχείς, αρκεί να ________________.'
Maria is talking to Petros (you), so she should use the second person singular.
1. Τα δίνω όλα! 2. Καταβάλλω κάθε δυνατή προσπάθεια. 3. Δίνω τον καλύτερο εαυτό μου.
'Τα δίνω όλα' is high-energy/informal, 'Καταβάλλω...' is very formal, and our phrase is the neutral standard.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNot at all! It's very common among friends when talking about goals or challenges.
Yes, 'Έδωσα τον καλύτερο εαυτό μου' is very common after finishing a task.
'Βάζω τα δυνατά μου' is slightly more informal and focuses on effort, while 'δίνω τον καλύτερο εαυτό μου' focuses on personal excellence.
Yes, it is grammatically correct and used, but the standard idiom places 'μου' at the end.
Yes, e.g., 'Δεν έδωσε τον καλύτερο εαυτό του' (He didn't give his best self).
Θα δώσουμε τον καλύτερο εαυτό μας.
Yes, it is standard in all Greek-speaking regions.
Only if it's a very special dinner. Otherwise, it sounds a bit dramatic.
No, it only describes the effort. You can give your best self and still fail.
Using 'κάνω' instead of 'δίνω'.
Frases relacionadas
βάζω τα δυνατά μου
similarTo put in my strengths/effort
τα δίνω όλα
specialized formTo give it all
κάνω ό,τι καλύτερο μπορώ
similarI do the best I can
καταβάλλω προσπάθεια
formalTo exert effort
δεν δίνω δεκάρα
contrastI don't give a dime (I don't care)
