ξάπλωσε
xáplose
The Greek verb for "lay down" is ξάπλωσε (xáplose).
Meaning: to place on the ground (verb)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is xáplose.
Did you know?
- In ancient Greek culture, the act of lying down ξαπλώνομαι was the primary position for dining at a 'symposium' rather than sitting in chairs.
- The verb ξάπλωσε shares a root with the word for 'width' or 'broad', as the act of lying down is conceptualized as 'stretching out' to occupy more space.
- In Greece, if you tell someone to ξάπλωσε during a midday break, you are referring to the 'mesimeri', a traditional period of deep quiet and rest where most shops close.
Examples in context
- Μπορείτε να απλωθείτε παρακαλώ;Can you lay down, please?
- Απλώστε την πετσέτα πάνω στο κρεβάτι.Lay the towel on the bed.
- Κούρνιασε και χαλάρωσε λίγο.Stretch out and relax a bit.
- Ξάπλωσε το παιδί στο κρεβάτι.Xáplose to pedí sto kreváti.Lay the child down on the bed.
Example conversation
Maria and Dimitris are preparing a bedroom.
- Μαρία MariaΔημήτρη, ξάπλωσε τα μαξιλάρια εδώ.Dimítri, xáplose ta maxilária edó.Dimitris, lay the pillows down here.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΕντάξει, τα βάζω τώρα.Entáxei, ta vázō tóra.Okay, I am putting them now.
- Μαρία MariaΕίναι πολύ όμορφα έτσι.Eínai polý ómorfa étsi.They look very nice like this.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΣυμφωνώ, τελειώσαμε το δωμάτιο.Symfonó, teleiósame to domátio.I agree, we finished the room.
