WHY GREEKS USE έλα ALL THE TIME – 8 USES YOU’LL LOVE

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Today we’re diving into one of the most common words in everyday Greek: ‘Έλα’. You’ll hear it all the time, and it’s used in so many different ways! Whether you’re rushing someone, answering the phone, or even expressing disbelief, ‘Έλα’ is there for you.

Let’s take a look at 8 ways to use Έλα in spoken Greek! Let’s get started!

📞 1. "Έλα!" – Urging Someone to Hurry

🗣️ Person 1:

• Έλα! Το αεροπλάνο φεύγει σε πέντε λεπτά!
• Hurry up! The plane leaves in five minutes! ✈️

🗣️ Person 2:

• Έρχομαι, άφησέ με να κλείσω την πόρτα!
• I’m coming, let me just close the door!

📌 Meaning: ‘Έλα!’ is commonly used to hurry someone up. Think of it like saying “Come on!” or “Let’s go!” in English.

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