Significado
Ordering a fruit drink.
Contexto cultural
Ordering a juice allows you to sit for hours. It's common to see people nursing a single 'fresko chymo' while playing backgammon (tavli). The Peloponnese region, especially Argos, is famous for its oranges. Many Greeks consider juice from this region to be the best in the world. Even if you only order a juice, you will almost always be served a free bottle or glass of cold water. This is a non-negotiable part of Greek service. During religious fasting periods (Sarakosti), juice is a popular choice as it is 'nistisimo' (fasting-friendly), containing no animal products.
The 'Fresh' Rule
Always add 'fysiko' (natural) or 'fresko' (fresh) if you want the real deal. Otherwise, you might get a carton juice.
The 'Nu' Rule
Don't worry too much about the final 'n' in 'enan' in casual speech, but try to use it to sound more educated.
Significado
Ordering a fruit drink.
The 'Fresh' Rule
Always add 'fysiko' (natural) or 'fresko' (fresh) if you want the real deal. Otherwise, you might get a carton juice.
The 'Nu' Rule
Don't worry too much about the final 'n' in 'enan' in casual speech, but try to use it to sound more educated.
Directness is okay
Don't feel bad using 'Thelo'. It's not a command; it's just a statement of fact in Greek.
Ask for 'Choris Zachari'
Many Greek juices are sweet enough. Say 'choris zachari' if you want it without added sugar.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct form of the article.
Θέλω ____ χυμό.
'Χυμός' is masculine, and in the accusative case, it requires 'έναν'.
Which phrase is the most polite for a formal restaurant?
Πώς θα παραγγείλετε;
The conditional 'Θα ήθελα' plus 'παρακαλώ' is the standard polite form.
Complete the dialogue.
Σερβιτόρος: Τι θα πιείτε; Εσείς: ___________
The waiter is asking what you will drink, so you should state your order.
Match the phrase to the context.
Context: You are at a friend's house and they offer you a drink.
'Αν έχεις' (if you have) is the perfect informal addition for a friend's house.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Thelo vs Tha Ithela
Common Juices
Citrus
- • Πορτοκάλι
- • Λεμόνι
- • Γκρέιπφρουτ
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosΘέλω ____ χυμό.
'Χυμός' is masculine, and in the accusative case, it requires 'έναν'.
Πώς θα παραγγείλετε;
The conditional 'Θα ήθελα' plus 'παρακαλώ' is the standard polite form.
Σερβιτόρος: Τι θα πιείτε; Εσείς: ___________
The waiter is asking what you will drink, so you should state your order.
Context: You are at a friend's house and they offer you a drink.
'Αν έχεις' (if you have) is the perfect informal addition for a friend's house.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNo, it is perfectly acceptable in Greece, though adding 'parakalo' (please) at the end is recommended.
'Chymo' is specifically juice. 'Portokalada' can be juice but often refers to a carbonated orange soda.
Yes, it's like saying 'a juice'. Saying 'Thelo chymo' is like saying 'I want juice' (general), which also works but is less common when ordering one glass.
Say 'Θέλω έναν μεγάλο χυμό'.
It's more expensive than coffee but generally very affordable compared to Northern Europe, usually between 3 and 5 euros.
Yes, but you must specify the vegetable, e.g., 'χυμό καρότο' (carrot juice).
Ask for 'έναν ανάμεικτο χυμό' (anameiktos - mixed).
It's a Greek tradition to serve water with almost every order. It's free!
Say 'Δεν θέλω χυμό'.
It is masculine (ο χυμός).
Frases relacionadas
Θα ήθελα έναν χυμό
similarI would like a juice
Έναν χυμό, παρακαλώ
specialized formA juice, please
Φυσικός χυμός
builds onFreshly squeezed juice
Χυμός κουτί
contrastCarton juice
Πορτοκαλάδα
similarOrangeade
