βγες έξω
vges exo
The English phrase "get out" is translated into Greek as βγες έξω (vges exo).
This phrase is used to command a person to leave.
Meaning: commanding a person to leave (intj)
How does it change in a sentence?
To command more than one person or to use a polite/formal tone, change the verb to the second-person plural form βγείτε.
How do you pronounce it?
vges exo
Did you know?
- Depending on the intonation, βγες έξω can be used sarcastically among close friends to mean 'get out of here' in disbelief, similar to the English 'no way'.
- In heated arguments, the phrase is often accompanied by a sharp outward flick of the wrist or a hand gesture pointing toward the door.
- Because έξω is so ancient, its sound and meaning have changed so little that a person from the 5th century BC would recognize the word used in this command today.
Examples in context
- Βγες έξω απ' το γραφείο μου!Get out of my office.This example shows how to use βγες έξω when telling someone to leave a specific place like an office.Tatoeba #4364469 by Tensai, translation #1845503 by CK
- Βγες έξω.Get out.This example demonstrates a simple, direct use of βγες έξω.Tatoeba #5304349 by Zeus, translation #22016 by Eldad
Example conversation
Anastasia is very angry with George during an argument.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΦτάνει πια, βγες έξω!Ftanei pia, vges exo!Enough already, get out!
- Γιώργος GiorgosΗρέμησε, θέλω να μιλήσουμε.Iremise, thelo na milisoume.Calm down, I want to talk.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΔεν θέλω να σε ακούω. Βγες έξω!Den thelo na se akouo. Vges exo!I don't want to hear you. Get out!
- Γιώργος GiorgosΕντάξει, φεύγω.Entaxei, fevgo.Fine, I'm leaving.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries έξω, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
