ηρέμησε
irémise
To say 'calm down' in Greek, use ηρέμησε (irémise).
To become less excited (verb).
Meaning: To become less excited (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
The third-person singular future form of this verb is θα ηρεμήσει, which translates to 'he/she/it will calm down'.
How do you pronounce it?
irémise
Did you know?
- In many Greek contexts, 'calmness' is not just an emotional state but a maritime term, where ηρεμία (iremia) specifically refers to a lack of wind or waves at sea.
- The word ηρέμησε shares a linguistic root with the concept of 'peace' or 'tranquility', but in a modern Greek social context, telling someone to 'be calm' can sometimes be perceived as patronizing or dismissive of their feelings.
- In Greek, the opposite of being 'calm' is often described as being ταραγμένος, which literally means 'stirred up' or 'agitated' like water in a pot.
Examples in context
- Ηρέμησε!Calm down!Tatoeba #3740754 by carlosalberto, translation #1123494 by Scott
- Ηρέμησε.Calm down.Tatoeba #13082237 by glossboss, translation #435575 by CK
- Αστειεύομαι φίλε, ηρέμησε.I'm kidding, buddy, calm down.Tatoeba #9938771 by Nylez, translation #10046541 by Nylez
- Παρακαλώ, πρέπει να ηρεμήσετε λίγο.Please, you need to calm down a bit.
- Χαλάρωσε λίγο, όλα θα πάνε καλά.Calm down a bit, everything will be fine.
Example conversation
Anastasia is very stressed about a work project.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΗρέμησε, όλα θα πάνε καλά.Iremise, ola tha pane kala.Calm down, everything will be fine.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΔεν μπορώ, έχω πάρα πολύ στρες!Den boro, echo para poly stres!I can't, I have so much stress!
- Γιώργος GiorgosΠάρε μια ανάσα και ηρέμησε.Pare mia anasa kai iremise.Take a breath and calm down.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΈχεις δίκιο, θα προσπαθήσω.Echeis dikio, tha prospathiso.You are right, I will try.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
