Significado
Something outside of one's professional expertise.
Contexto cultural
In Greek offices, saying 'δεν είναι της δουλειάς μου' is a common way to avoid 'micro-management' and to ensure that tasks are handled by the correct department. It is seen as a sign of organizational maturity. In smaller communities, people are often expected to be 'jack-of-all-trades'. Using this phrase might be seen as a bit 'urban' or 'snobbish' if used to avoid helping a neighbor with a simple task. Greek professionals are very careful about liability. Using this phrase is a standard ethical disclaimer to prevent being held responsible for advice given outside their licensed specialty. In talk shows, experts often use this phrase to stay within their 'lane' and avoid being baited into commenting on political or social issues they aren't qualified for.
The 'Polite Redirect'
Always follow this phrase with a recommendation. 'Δεν είναι της δουλειάς μου, αλλά ο Γιώργος μπορεί να σε βοηθήσει.' This makes you look professional and helpful simultaneously.
Tone Matters
If said too quickly or with a flat tone, it can sound dismissive. Use a slightly apologetic tone to show you wish you could help but respect professional limits.
Significado
Something outside of one's professional expertise.
The 'Polite Redirect'
Always follow this phrase with a recommendation. 'Δεν είναι της δουλειάς μου, αλλά ο Γιώργος μπορεί να σε βοηθήσει.' This makes you look professional and helpful simultaneously.
Tone Matters
If said too quickly or with a flat tone, it can sound dismissive. Use a slightly apologetic tone to show you wish you could help but respect professional limits.
Expertise vs. Effort
In Greece, people value effort. If you use this phrase for something very simple, people might think you are being difficult. Save it for truly specialized topics.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing words to complete the phrase.
Είμαι δάσκαλος, τα νομικά δεν είναι ___ ___ ___.
The full idiom for expertise requires 'της' and 'μου'.
Which sentence is the most professional way to say 'I am not an expert in this'?
Πώς θα πείτε επαγγελματικά ότι δεν γνωρίζετε ένα θέμα;
This phrase explains *why* you don't know, making it more professional than a simple 'I don't know.'
Match the professional with the topic that is 'not their field'.
Συνδέστε το επάγγελμα με το θέμα που 'δεν είναι της δουλειάς τους'.
Each professional has a specific field; topics outside that field are 'not of their work'.
Complete the dialogue.
Πελάτης: Μπορείτε να μου πείτε αν αυτό το φάρμακο είναι καλό; Φαρμακοποιός: Φυσικά, αλλά για τη δόση ρωτήστε τον γιατρό, η διάγνωση ___ ___ ___ ___.
The pharmacist provides the medicine but the diagnosis belongs to the doctor's expertise.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Expertise vs. Responsibility
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosΕίμαι δάσκαλος, τα νομικά δεν είναι ___ ___ ___.
The full idiom for expertise requires 'της' and 'μου'.
Πώς θα πείτε επαγγελματικά ότι δεν γνωρίζετε ένα θέμα;
This phrase explains *why* you don't know, making it more professional than a simple 'I don't know.'
Συνδέστε το επάγγελμα με το θέμα που 'δεν είναι της δουλειάς τους'.
Each professional has a specific field; topics outside that field are 'not of their work'.
Πελάτης: Μπορείτε να μου πείτε αν αυτό το φάρμακο είναι καλό; Φαρμακοποιός: Φυσικά, αλλά για τη δόση ρωτήστε τον γιατρό, η διάγνωση ___ ___ ___ ___.
The pharmacist provides the medicine but the diagnosis belongs to the doctor's expertise.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
4 perguntasIt depends on the context. If your boss asks you to do something you aren't trained for (like a designer being asked to write legal code), it's a valid professional boundary. If it's a simple task, it might be seen as uncooperative.
Not really. For hobbies, it's better to say 'δεν το ξέρω καλά' or 'δεν είναι το δυνατό μου σημείο' (it's not my strong point). 'Της δουλειάς μου' implies a professional vocation.
You cannot say 'δεν είναι της εργασίας μου.' The idiom only works with 'δουλειά'. 'Εργασία' is more formal but doesn't fit this specific idiomatic structure.
Use 'δεν είναι δική μου δουλειά' or 'δεν με αφορά.' The phrase 'δεν είναι της δουλειάς μου' is strictly about expertise.
Frases relacionadas
δεν είναι δουλειά μου
similarIt's not my job/responsibility.
δεν είναι του επιπέδου μου
contrastIt's beneath me.
είμαι άσχετος
synonymI am clueless/irrelevant to this.
δεν το κατέχω
synonymI don't possess [this knowledge].
