εντάξει
entáxei/enˈda.ksi/
εντάξει (entáxei) is the Greek way to say okay.
As an interjection, εντάξει is used to express agreement, acceptance or to signal a transition in conversation. It can also function as an adverb in questions to mean 'Is everything okay?' or 'Is it okay?'
Meaning: OK (intj)
Which one should you use?
While εντάξει is the standard term, you may also encounter Οκέι, which is an informal expression borrowed from English.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and the stress is on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- While it sounds like a simple agreement, the root of the word comes from the Ancient Greek concept of 'taxis', which refers to the arrangement of troops or the biological classification of species.
- The word εντάξει literally means 'in order' or 'in an ordered state', making it a direct linguistic relative of the German expression 'in Ordnung'.
- If you use εντάξει with a sharp, falling tone, it can shift from a polite agreement to a dismissive 'fine, whatever', signaling that you are annoyed or want to end the conversation.
Examples in context
- Είν' εντάξει;Is she okay?This sentence shows how to use εντάξει to ask if someone is okay.Tatoeba #7210397 by janMiso, translation #7209968 by robbieheslop
- Εντάξει, προσπαθήστε ξανά.Okay, try again.This shows how to use εντάξει to signal a transition or agreement before a command.Tatoeba #2466249 by Zeus, translation #2465964 by boston2390
- Εντάξει.Okay.This is a simple use of εντάξει to express agreement.Tatoeba #1284976 by enteka, translation #1391646 by enteka
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Anastasia and Kostas are making plans to meet at a cafe.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΘα σε δω στις πέντε, εντάξει;Tha se do stis pente, endaksi;I will see you at five, okay?
- Κώστας KostasΕντάξει, θα έρθω στην ώρα μου.Endaksi, tha ertho stin ora mou.Okay, I will be there on time.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΕντάξει, Κώστα. Τα λέμε!Endaksi, Kosta. Ta leme!Okay, Kostas. See you!
- Κώστας KostasΓεια σου, Αναστασία.Geia sou, Anastasia.Bye, Anastasia.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry εντάξει, 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.
