δώσε μου χρήματα
dose mou chrimata
The phrase "give me money" in Greek is δώσε μου χρήματα (dose mou chrimata).
δώσε μου χρήματα is used as a direct request or a command when asking someone to provide money.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you wish to change the phrase from a general request for money to a request for a specific sum of money, you can add the definite article τα before χρήματα to say δώσε μου τα χρήματα (give me the money).
How do you pronounce it?
dose mou chrimata
Did you know?
- While δώσε μου χρήματα is a direct command, using it with a stranger would be considered extremely aggressive or even a threat in Greek culture.
- The word χρήματα comes from the ancient word χρήμα, which relates to 'use' or 'utility', implying that money is something used for a purpose.
- In Greek, the word χρήματα (money) is the plural form of 'money', meaning you are literally asking for 'moneys' or 'funds'.
Examples in context
- Παρακαλώ δώστε μου χρήματα.Please give me money.
- Παρακαλώ, εάν μπορείτε, θα μπορούσατε να μου δώσετε χρήματα;Please, if you could, give me some money?
- Μπορείς να μου δώσεις λεφτά;Can you give me money?
- Ρίξε μια δεκάρα.Throw a ten (euro).
- Δώσε μου χρήματα για το λεωφορείο.Dose mou chrimata gia to leoforio.Give me money for the bus.
- Δώσε μου χρήματα τώρα!Dose mou chrimata tora!Give me money now!
- Δώσε μου χρήματα για το φαγητό.Dose mou chrimata gia to fagito.Give me money for the food.
Example conversation
Anastasia is asking Nikos for money to buy a drink.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΝίκο, δώσε μου χρήματα για έναν καφέ.Niko, dose mou chrimata gia enan kafe.Nikos, give me money for a coffee.
- Νίκος NikosΔεν έχω καθόλου μετρητά πάνω μου.Den echo katholou metrita pano mou.I don't have any cash on me.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΚοίταξέ το στο πορτοφόλι σου.Koitaxe to sto portofoli sou.Check it in your wallet.
- Νίκος NikosΈχεις δίκιο, ορίστε τα χρήματα.Echeis dikio, oriste ta chrimata.You're right, here is the money.
