Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| εντάξει | entáxei | /enˈda.ksi/ /eˈda.ksi/ |
| καλά | kalá | /kaˈla/ |
The phrase is used to express acknowledgement or acceptance. In casual conversation, εντάξει can be used as a standalone response to indicate agreement or to end a topic. While εντάξει is often used to mean 'all right' or 'agreed', it can also be used as a noun to mean an endorsement or approval. In computing, the English loanword ΟΚ is used specifically to refer to activating an 'OK' button.
Which one should you use?
While both εντάξει and καλά can mean 'OK', they are used in different ways. εντάξει is used to express agreement or to signal that a situation is acceptable. In contrast, καλά is more often used in a descriptive sense to mean 'well' or 'fine'.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word εντάξει is indeclinable, meaning it does not change its form for gender, number or case.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of εντάξει is /enˈda.ksi/. It has three syllables and the stress is on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- While εντάξει means 'OK' today, it comes from the word τάξις, which is the root of the English word 'taxonomy'.
- The word εντάξει is a direct translation of the German phrase 'in Ordnung', which means 'in order'.
- The word εντάξει originated from Katharevousa, a formal version of Modern Greek that aimed to bring the language closer to Ancient Greek.
Examples in context
- Όλα θα 'ναι εντάξει.Everything will be OK.This sentence demonstrates how to use εντάξει to express that a situation will be fine.Tatoeba #7798886 by eypros, translation #710797 by CM
- Ελπίζω όλα να πάνε καλά.I hope everything goes OK.This sentence shows the use of καλά to express a hope for things to go well.Tatoeba #5565309 by Zeus, translation #5495120 by CK
- Νομίζω είναι εντάξει να φύγω νωρίς.I think it's OK to leave early.This sentence illustrates using εντάξει to express that an action is acceptable.Tatoeba #10678048 by amoeba, translation #10659920 by CK
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Example conversation
Giorgos and Eleni are making plans to meet.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΘα έρθεις στις επτά;Tha értheis stis eptá;Will you come at seven?
- Ελένη EleniΕντάξει, θα είμαι εκεί.Entáxei, tha eímai ekí.Ok, I will be there.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΤέλεια, θα σε περιμένω.Téleia, tha se periméno.Great, I will wait for you.
- Ελένη EleniΤα λέμε μετά.Ta léme metá.See you later.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ok” translations and entries εντάξει, καλά, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries εντάξει, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
