φύγε
fýge
To go away in Greek is φύγε (fýge).
The verb means to depart or leave a place. When used in the imperative form φύγε, it often functions as a blunt command to tell someone to leave.
Meaning: to depart or leave a place (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
φύγε is the singular imperative, used when speaking to one person informally. The form φύγετε is the plural or polite imperative, used when speaking to multiple people or one person formally.
How do you pronounce it?
fýge
Did you know?
- The verb φεύγω (the root of φύγε) is the ancestor of the English word 'fugitive'. Both words describe the act of fleeing or escaping from a place.
- There is a related expression, φύγε από το μάτι μου, which literally translates to 'go away from my eye' and is used to mean 'get out of my sight'.
- In Greek culture, telling someone φύγε while making a dismissive gesture with the hand can be seen as an extreme insult, far more aggressive than the words alone suggest.
Examples in context
- Φύγε σε παρακαλώ και σταμάτα να μ'ενοχλείς.Please go away and stop annoying me.This sentence shows how to use φύγε when asking someone to stop annoying you.Tatoeba #4709201 by pinkmpnster, translation #71710 by CK
- Φύγε και παράτα με!Go away and leave me alone!This sentence demonstrates using φύγε to tell someone to leave you alone.Tatoeba #1300903 by enteka, translation #9181476 by Nylez
- Μάζεψε τα πράγματά σου και φύγε.Pick up your things and go away.This sentence shows φύγε used in the context of leaving after gathering one's things.Tatoeba #1291326 by enteka, translation #2305 by alejogt94
- Παρακαλώ φύγετε από το κατάστημαPlease go away from the store.
- Παρακαλώ αποχωρήστε αμέσωςPlease depart immediately.
- Φύγε τώραGo away now
- Πήγαινε αλλούGo somewhere else
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Example conversation
Kyriaki is trying to study and Nikos is bothering her.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΦύγε από το δωμάτιο τώρα!Fyge apo to domatio tora!Go away from the room now!
- Νίκος NikosΓιατί έτσι με φωνάζεις;Giati etsi me fonazis?Why are you shouting at me like that?
- Κυριακή KyriakiΦύγε, θέλω να διαβάσω.Fyge, thelo na diavaso.Go away, I want to study.
- Νίκος NikosΕντάξει, θα φύγω.Entaxei, tha fygo.Fine, I will leave.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry φύγε, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
