εντάξει
entáxei/enˈda.ksi/
In Greek, the phrase for alright is εντάξει (entáxei).
How does it change in a sentence?
By adding a question mark in writing, or using a rising intonation when speaking, εντάξει becomes a question used to check for agreement or to ask if a situation is alright.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced entáxei. It has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- The word εντάξει is a linguistic 'calque', meaning it was created by translating the German phrase 'in Ordnung' word for word into Greek.
- The root of εντάξει is τάξις, a word that describes not just a general arrangement but specifically a military formation.
- The term originates from 'Katharevousa', a formal and archaic version of the Greek language used between the 18th and 20th centuries.
Examples in context
- Είναι πολύ εντάξει άνθρωπος. Δε θα σε κλέψει.He is a very alright man. He will not steal (from) you.This sentence shows how to describe a person using εντάξει.
- Είναι εντάξει;Is it alright?This sentence demonstrates how to use εντάξει to ask a question.
- Εντάξει, θα σε καλέσω αργότερα.Entaxei, tha se kaleo argotera.Alright, I will call you later.
Example conversation
Giorgos and Eleni are discussing plans for the evening.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΘέλεις να πάμε στο σινεμά απόψε;Theleis na pame sto sinema apopse;Do you want to go to the cinema tonight?
- Ελένη EleniΕντάξει, με την προϋπόθεση ότι τελειώνω νωρίς.Entaxei, me tin proypothimeni oti teleiono noris.Alright, on the condition that I finish early.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΤέλεια, θα σε περιμένω εκεί.Teleia, tha se perimeno eki.Great, I will wait for you there.
- Ελένη EleniΣε βλέπω αργότερα, Γιώργο.Se vlepo argotera, Giorgo.See you later, Giorgos.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry εντάξει, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries εντάξει, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
