στρίψτε δεξιά
strípste dexiá
To say 'turn right' in Greek, use στρίψτε δεξιά (strípste dexiá).
This phrase is used to give a direction to someone, instructing them to change their course toward the right side.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of a verb and the adverb δεξιά, which means 'right' (the direction).
How does it change in a sentence?
The default form στρίψτε δεξιά uses the second-person plural imperative, which is used for giving directions to more than one person or to a single person in a polite or formal manner. The form στρίψε δεξιά is the singular imperative and is used when giving directions to a single person in an informal or familiar way.
How do you pronounce it?
strípste dexiá
Did you know?
- The word δεξιός from which δεξιά is derived originally meant 'skillful' or 'fortunate' in ancient Greek, reflecting a cultural belief that the right side was luckier.
- In the Orthodox Christian tradition, which heavily influences Greek culture, the 'right side' of the altar or the 'right hand of God' is a common theological motif symbolizing honor.
- The word δεξιά shares a root with the English word 'dexterity'. Both stem from the idea that the right hand was historically viewed as the more skilled or 'dexterous' hand.
Examples in context
- Στο φανάρι στρίψτε δεξιά.Turn right at the traffic light.This sentence is useful for showing how to use στρίψτε δεξιά when giving directions at a landmark.Tatoeba #1415313 by enteka, translation #9434177 by Nylez
- Στρίψε δεξιά στην επόμενη γωνία.Turn right at the next corner.
- Μόλις δείτε το κατάστημα, στρίψτε δεξιά.Molis deite to katastima, stripste dexia.As soon as you see the shop, turn right.
Example conversation
Maria is giving directions to Kostas in a car.
- Μαρία MariaΚώστα, τώρα στρίψτε δεξιά.Kósta, tóra strípste dexiá.Kostas, turn right now.
- Κώστας KostasΕδώ είναι ο δρόμος για το κέντρο;Edó eínai o drómos gia to kéntro?Is this the road to the center?
- Μαρία MariaΝαι, ακολουθήστε αυτή την οδό.Nai, akolouthíste aftí tin odó.Yes, follow this street.
- Κώστας KostasΕντάξει, ευχαριστώ πολύ, Μαρία.Entáxei, efcharistó polý, María.Alright, thank you very much, Maria.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries δεξιά, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
