Significado
Instruction.
Contexto cultural
Greek parents are famously protective regarding the weather. The phrase 'Φόρα το παλτό σου' or 'Πάρε ζακέτα' is a staple of childhood, often said even when the weather is mild. There is a widespread belief in Greece that 'το ρεύμα' (the draft) causes muscle pain and colds. Putting on a coat is seen as a primary defense against this. Telling someone to put on their coat is a way of showing 'philotimo' (honor/care). It shows you are paying attention to their needs. Greeks tend to follow the calendar rather than the actual temperature. On October 1st, many will 'bring out the winter clothes' and start using this phrase, even if it's still sunny.
The 'Short' Command
Use 'Φόρα' for a quick, friendly command. It's much more common than the longer 'Φόρεσε' in daily life.
Watch the Article
Never forget the 'το'. Saying 'Φόρα παλτό σου' sounds like broken Greek.
Significado
Instruction.
The 'Short' Command
Use 'Φόρα' for a quick, friendly command. It's much more common than the longer 'Φόρεσε' in daily life.
Watch the Article
Never forget the 'το'. Saying 'Φόρα παλτό σου' sounds like broken Greek.
Show You Care
Saying this to a friend isn't bossy in Greece; it's a sign that you care about their health.
Plural Power
If you are talking to a group of friends, say 'Φορέστε τα παλτά σας'.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing word to complete the command.
Φόρα το ______ σου, κάνει κρύο.
The context of 'κάνει κρύο' (it's cold) requires a piece of clothing like 'παλτό' (coat).
Which is the correct informal way to tell a friend to put on their coat?
Choose the correct phrase:
'Φόρα το παλτό σου' is the informal singular imperative.
Complete the dialogue.
Μαμά: Έξω βρέχει! Παιδί: Το ξέρω. Μαμά: ___________!
If it's raining, the logical instruction is to put on a coat.
Match the Greek phrase to its English translation.
Match the following:
Direct translation exercise.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Formal vs Informal
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosΦόρα το ______ σου, κάνει κρύο.
The context of 'κάνει κρύο' (it's cold) requires a piece of clothing like 'παλτό' (coat).
Choose the correct phrase:
'Φόρα το παλτό σου' is the informal singular imperative.
Μαμά: Έξω βρέχει! Παιδί: Το ξέρω. Μαμά: ___________!
If it's raining, the logical instruction is to put on a coat.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
Direct translation exercise.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasBoth are correct. 'Φόρα' is more common in spoken, informal Greek. 'Φόρεσε' is slightly more formal or emphatic.
Usually, for a hat, we say 'Βάλε το καπέλο σου' (Put on your hat). 'Φόρα' is mostly for clothes like coats, dresses, or shirts.
Use 'Φορέστε το παλτό σας, παρακαλώ' (Please put on your coat).
No, 'παλτό' is specifically a heavy overcoat. A light jacket is 'μπουφάν' or 'ζακέτα'.
In Greek, possessive pronouns like 'σου' (your) always follow the noun they modify.
No, that would be too informal. Use the plural 'Φορέστε το παλτό σας'.
Yes, 'Ρίξε κάτι πάνω σου' (Throw something on you) is a very common casual way to say it.
The plural is 'παλτά'. So, 'Φορέστε τα παλτά σας'.
Yes, it appears in many children's songs about winter and getting dressed.
No, for shoes we almost always use 'Βάλε τα παπούτσια σου'.
Frases relacionadas
Βάλε το παλτό σου
synonymPut on your coat
Πάρε τη ζακέτα σου
similarTake your cardigan
Ντύσου ζεστά
builds onDress warmly
Βγάλε το παλτό σου
contrastTake off your coat
Σου πάει το παλτό
specialized formThe coat suits you
