είσαι γκέι
eisai gkei
The English phrase "you're gay" is translated into Greek as είσαι γκέι (eisai gkei).
είσαι γκέι is used as a statement to tell someone that they are gay.
How do you pronounce it?
eisai gkei
Did you know?
- Because γκέι is a borrowed English word, it functions as an invariable adjective in Greek and does not change its ending to match the gender of the person you are describing.
- While 'gay' often refers to identity in English, the Greek term γκέι is frequently used by youth as a synonym for 'lame' or 'uncool'. In this context, the phrase describes a situation or an object rather than a person's sexuality.
- Historically, ancient Greek social structures had concepts for same-sex relationships that do not map onto the modern identity suggested by είσαι γκέι. Ancient terms often focused on social roles rather than the modern concept of a fixed sexual identity.
Examples in context
- Κύριε Πέτρο, είστε γκέι;Mr. Petros, are you gay?
- Ξέρεις ότι είσαι γκέι.Xereis oti eisai gei.You know that you're gay.
- Δεν μπορείς να κρύψεις ότι είσαι γκέι.Den mporis na krypsis oti eisai gei.You can't hide that you're gay.
- Είναι σαφές ότι είσαι γκέι.Einai safes oti eisai gei.It is clear that you're gay.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their personal lives.
- Κώστας KostasΑναστασία, είσαι γκέι;Anastasía, eísai géi?Anastasia, are you gay?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΝαι, είσαι γκέι που το ρωτάς;Nai, eísai géi pou to rotás?Yes, are you gay for asking?
- Κώστας KostasΌχι, απλά ήθελα να ξέρω.Óchi, aplá íthela na xéro.No, I just wanted to know.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΤώρα το ξέρεις.Tóra to xéreis.Now you know.
