Significado
Feeling regret or self-blame.
Contexto cultural
Self-blame is often expressed loudly in Greek culture. It's not uncommon to hear people scolding themselves in public as a way of showing they care about their mistakes. In Cyprus, the dialect might change the verb slightly, but the sentiment remains identical. The use of 'τα' is just as prevalent. Similar to Italian or Spanish cultures, the 'self' is seen as something you can argue with. This phrase treats the self as a separate person you are having a fight with. On Greek TikTok or Instagram, this phrase is used in 'Storytime' videos where creators share embarrassing moments to build rapport with their audience.
The 'Ta' Rule
Always remember the 'τα'. Without it, the phrase loses its idiomatic power and sounds like you are literally 'holding' yourself.
Don't overdo it
If you say this too often, you might sound like you have low self-esteem. Use it for specific mistakes, not as a general personality trait.
Significado
Feeling regret or self-blame.
The 'Ta' Rule
Always remember the 'τα'. Without it, the phrase loses its idiomatic power and sounds like you are literally 'holding' yourself.
Don't overdo it
If you say this too often, you might sound like you have low self-esteem. Use it for specific mistakes, not as a general personality trait.
Add 'Πραγματικά'
Adding 'Πραγματικά' (Really) at the beginning makes you sound much more native and sincere.
The Shrug
When saying this, Greeks often do a slight shrug or a tilt of the head to show the 'helplessness' of the regret.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'έχω' and the reflexive pronoun.
Εσύ γιατί ________ με τον ________ σου;
The subject is 'εσύ', so the verb must be 'τα έχεις' and the pronoun 'εαυτό σου'.
Which sentence correctly expresses 'I am mad at myself'?
A) Έχω τον εαυτό μου. B) Τα έχω με τον εαυτό μου. C) Τα έχω τον εαυτό μου. D) Είμαι με τον εαυτό μου.
Option B includes both the dummy 'τα' and the preposition 'με', which are essential.
Match the situation to the correct response.
Situation: You forgot to call your mother on her birthday.
Since you made the mistake, you are angry with yourself.
Complete the dialogue.
Α: Γιατί είσαι τόσο νευρικός; Β: Έχασα το πορτοφόλι μου και ________________.
Losing a wallet is a typical reason to be angry with oneself.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Degrees of Self-Reproach
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosΕσύ γιατί ________ με τον ________ σου;
The subject is 'εσύ', so the verb must be 'τα έχεις' and the pronoun 'εαυτό σου'.
A) Έχω τον εαυτό μου. B) Τα έχω με τον εαυτό μου. C) Τα έχω τον εαυτό μου. D) Είμαι με τον εαυτό μου.
Option B includes both the dummy 'τα' and the preposition 'με', which are essential.
Situation: You forgot to call your mother on her birthday.
Since you made the mistake, you are angry with yourself.
Α: Γιατί είσαι τόσο νευρικός; Β: Έχασα το πορτοφόλι μου και ________________.
Losing a wallet is a typical reason to be angry with oneself.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, if you are asked about a mistake you made and how you handled it. It shows self-awareness.
Always use 'με τον εαυτό μου'. 'Με εμένα' is grammatically possible but sounds very 'foreign'.
It can range from mild annoyance to deep regret, but there is always a sense of 'I wish I hadn't done that'.
No, this is strictly for negative self-reflection.
'Μετανιώνω' means 'I regret' (more formal). 'Τα έχω με τον εαυτό μου' is the emotional feeling of being annoyed at yourself.
Grammatically it is neuter plural, but it functions as a singular abstract concept here.
Simply change the ending: 'Τα έχω μαζί σου' or 'Τα έχω με εσένα'.
Not at all. It is used daily by all age groups in Greece.
No, for that you would say 'Τα έχω με τον [name]'.
It sounds frustrated, but since it's directed at yourself, it's not seen as aggressive toward others.
Frases relacionadas
τα έχω με κάποιον
similarTo be angry with someone else.
τα βάζω με τον εαυτό μου
synonymTo scold oneself.
είμαι με τον εαυτό μου
contrastTo be alone / by myself.
τα έχω χαμένα
similarTo be confused or lost.
τα βρίσκω με τον εαυτό μου
contrastTo make peace with oneself.
