χαλάρωσε
chalarose
In Greek, the English phrase 'chill' is expressed as χαλάρωσε (chalarose).
The term is used to tell someone to calm down, relax or be easygoing.
Meaning: calm, relaxed, easygoing (adj)
Which one should you use?
While χαλάρωσε is used as a direct command to a single person, you can use χαλαρώστε when speaking to multiple people or when using a polite tone. For more formal contexts regarding composure or coolness, the noun ψυχραιμία is used. For an informal sense of tranquility and inner peace, the word ζεν can be used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word χαλάρωσε is the singular imperative form. To address more than one person or to show politeness, change the form to χαλαρώστε.
How do you pronounce it?
chalarose
Did you know?
- The formal word for composure, ψυχραιμία, literally translates to 'coolness of the soul'. It comes from ψυχή meaning 'soul' and κρύος meaning 'cold'.
- While χαλάρωσε means to relax, the noun χαλάρα describes a specific Greek lifestyle of taking things slow and avoiding stress. Someone who lives this way is said to be στη χαλάρα.
- The root of χαλάω (to loosen/relax) is also the basis for the word meaning 'to ruin' or 'to spoil' something, like a plan or an object.
Examples in context
- Χαλάρωσε.Chill-out.This sentence shows how to use χαλάρωσε as a command to chill-out.Tatoeba #1319359 by enteka, translation #5723527 by Misaki
- Η ατμόσφαιρα στην αίθουσα ήταν πολύ ήρεμη.The atmosphere in the room was very calm.
- Δείξε ψυχραιμία μέσα σε αυτήν τη δύσκολη στιγμή.Show composure in this difficult moment.
- Ο Γιάννης είναι πολύ χαλαρός τύπος.Giannis is a very relaxed guy.
- Μετά το μάθημα ήρθαμε να ρελαξάρουμε εδώ.After class, we came here to chill.
Example conversation
Anastasia and Nikos are planning their weekend.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΠάμε σε ένα χαλάρωσε μέρος το Σάββατο.Pame se ena chalarose meros to Savvato.Let's go to a chill place on Saturday.
- Νίκος NikosΚαλή ιδέα, χρειάζομαι λίγο ξενοδόχεια.Kali idea, chreiazomai ligo xenodocheia.Good idea, I need some relaxation.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΝίκο, μην αγχώνεσαι, χαλάρωσε λίγο.Niko, min agchonesai, chalarose ligo.Nikos, don't stress, just chill out a bit.
- Νίκος NikosΈχεις δίκιο, θα χαλαρώσω.Echeis dikio, tha chalaroso.You're right, I'll relax.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
