φύγε από δω, βλάκα
fyge apo do, vlaka
The English phrase "get lost, jerk" is translated into Greek as φύγε από δω, βλάκα (fyge apo do, vlaka).
This phrase is an aggressive command used to tell someone you find unpleasant to go away immediately.
What does it mean word for word?
The literal meaning of φύγε από δω, βλάκα is "go from here, fool".
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase φύγε από δω, βλάκα, the verb φύγε is in the singular imperative mood, addressing one person.
How do you pronounce it?
fyge apo do, vlaka
Did you know?
- While βλάκα is used here as 'jerk' or 'fool', its root is linked to the word for 'stutterer' or someone who cannot speak clearly, implying a lack of intelligence.
- In Greece, an aggressive command like φύγε από δω is often accompanied by a sharp outward gesture of the palm, which can be perceived as much more hostile than the words alone.
- Adding the word ρε after βλάκα would make the phrase sound more colloquial and authentically Greek, though it has no direct English translation.
Examples in context
- Φύγε ρε μαλάκα.Get lost, jerk.
- Δεν θέλω να σε δω πια, φύγε από δω, βλάκα.Den thélo na se do pia, fýge apó do, vláka.I don't want to see you anymore, get lost, jerk.
Example conversation
Anastasia is arguing with Nikos after he insulted her.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΔεν θέλω να σε ακούω άλλο.Den thélo na se akoúo állo.I don't want to hear you anymore.
- Νίκος NikosΓιατί με φωνάζεις έτσι;Giatí me fonázeis étsi;Why are you shouting at me like that?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΦύγε από δω, βλάκα!Fýge apó do, vláka!Get lost, jerk!
- Νίκος NikosΕντάξει, φεύγω.Entáxei, févgo.Fine, I'm leaving.
