χαλάρωσε
chalarose
The Greek way to say 'take it easy' is χαλάρωσε (chalarose).
The phrase is used to tell someone to relax or unwind.
Meaning: relax (verb)
Which one should you use?
While χαλάρωσε is the singular form, you should use χαλαρώστε when addressing a group of people or when you want to be polite.
How does it change in a sentence?
χαλάρωσε is the singular imperative. To address multiple people or to use the polite form, use χαλαρώστε.
How do you pronounce it?
chalarose
Did you know?
- While English speakers might say 'take it easy' as a goodbye, Greeks typically use τα λέμε or γεια σου. Using χαλάρωσε as a farewell would sound like you are telling the person they are too stressed.
- The word χαλάω means 'to loosen' or 'to slacken', so when you say χαλάρωσε, you are literally telling someone to 'loosen up'.
- Using χαλάρωσε with a superior or an elder can actually come across as dismissive or rude, even if you mean it kindly, because the imperative mood is so direct.
Examples in context
- Ηρεμήστε λίγο. Όλα θα πάνε καλά.Take it easy. Everything will be fine.
- Χαλάρωσε, δεν είναι τόσο δύσκολο.Chalárose, den íne tóso dýskolo.Take it easy, it is not that difficult.
Example conversation
Maria sees George looking stressed at home.
- Μαρία MariaΦαίνεσαι πολύ αγχωμένος, Γιώργο.Faínese polý agchoménos, Giórgo.You look very stressed, George.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΈχω πάρα πολλή δουλειά σήμερα.Écho pára polý douleiá símera.I have too much work today.
- Μαρία MariaΆφησε τα χαρτιά και χαλάρωσε.Áfise ta chartiá kai chalárose.Leave the papers and relax.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΈχεις δίκιο, θα το κάνω.Écheis díkio, tha to káno.You are right, I will.
