ένα ακόμα, παρακαλώ
éna akóma, parakaló/ˈe.na aˈkoma parakaˈlo/word by word
The English phrase "one more, please" is translated into Greek as ένα ακόμα, παρακαλώ (éna akóma, parakaló).
This phrase is used to make a polite request for an additional item or serving of something.
Which one should you use?
If you are specifically referring to a masculine noun (like a coffee, καφέ), you would change ένα to έναν (έναν ακόμα). If you are specifically referring to a feminine noun (like a beer, μπύρα), you would change ένα to μία (μία ακόμα).
How does it change in a sentence?
The form ένα ακόμα uses the neuter gender for "one", which is the default when the specific noun being referred to is not explicitly stated.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is éna akóma, parakaló. The IPA is /ˈe.na aˈkoma parakaˈlo/. It has 4 syllables, and the 1 of 4 is stressed.
Did you know?
- While παρακαλώ means 'please', it is also the standard way to say 'you are welcome' in Greek.
- While 'parakaló' means 'please' in a modern context, its ancient roots literally meant 'to call beside' or 'to invite'. It evolved from a sense of beseeching or entreating someone to take action.
- In Greece, the word παρακαλώ is frequently used by waiters to say 'here you go' when placing an item on the table.
Examples in context
- Μπορείς να μου φέρεις ένα ακόμα, παρακαλώ;Borís na mou féris éna akóma, parakaló;Can you bring me one more, please?
Example conversation
Dimitris is ordering a coffee at a cafe where Maria works.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΟ καφές ήταν υπέροχος.O kafés ítan ypérochos.The coffee was wonderful.
- Μαρία MariaΧαίρομαι που σας άρεσε, Δημήτρη.Chaíromai pou sas árese, Dimítri.I am glad you liked it, Dimitris.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΘα ήθελα ένα ακόμα, παρακαλώ.Tha íthela éna akóma, parakaló.I would like one more, please.
- Μαρία MariaΜόλις σας το φέρνω, Δημήτρη.Mólis sas to férno, Dimítri.I will bring it to you right away, Dimitris.
