πάλι
páli[ˈpali]
The English word "again" can be translated into Greek as πάλι (páli) or ξανά.
Meaning: another time (adv)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| πάλι | páli | [ˈpali] (narrow) |
| ξανά | xaná | /ksaˈna/ |
Both πάλι and ξανά are adverbs used to indicate that an action or state is happening for another time. Synonyms for these terms include the phrases εκ νέου and και πάλι.
How do you pronounce it?
páli
Did you know?
- The word πάλι shares a distant linguistic connection to the Sanskrit word 'pāli', which refers to a 'line' or 'boundary'.
- The word πάλι can be used to express frustration or annoyance, similar to how an English speaker might sigh and say 'Here we go again'.
- Greek has a formal alternative εκ νέου that literally translates to 'from new', used primarily in legal or official documents instead of πάλι or ξανά.
Examples in context
- Ιδού και πάλι εγώ.It's me again.This sentence is useful for using πάλι.Tatoeba #3041580 by glavkos, translation #9361416 by Nylez
- Ο Τομ είναι ξανά εδώ.Tom is here again.This sentence is useful for using ξανά.Tatoeba #2858148 by glavkos, translation #2273202 by CK
- Μην ξανάρθεις εδώ ποτέ!Don't ever come here again!Tatoeba #2366153 by mululatv, translation #9193441 by Nylez
- Διαβάστε το κείμενο ξανά.Please read the text again.
- Χρειάζομαι την έκθεσή σας ακόμα μια φορά.I need your report once again.
- Πες την ιστορία πάλι.Tell the story again.
- Πήγαμε στην παραλία ξανά.We went to the beach again.
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Example conversation
Anastasia and Dimitris are finishing a phone call.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΠρέπει να μιλήσουμε πάλι.Prepei na milisoume pali.We need to talk again.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΦυσικά, Αναστασία.Fisika, Anastasia.Of course, Anastasia.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΘα σε καλέσω αύριο.Tha se kaleo avrio.I will call you tomorrow.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΤέλεια, θα περιμένω.Teleia, tha perimeno.Great, I will wait.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “again” translations and entries πάλι, ξανά, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ξανά, πάλι, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
