FUNCTIONAL LANGUAGE ENGLISH – Λειτουργικά αγγλικά για κάθε περίσταση

You didn't hear what someone just said.

"Sorry, I didn't quite catch that. Could you repeat it?" (Συγγνώμη, δεν το άκουσα καλά. Μπορείτε να το επαναλάβετε)

You want to add your opinion to a group discussion.

"If I could just jump in here, I think..." (Αν μου επιτρέπετε να παρέμβω, νομίζω ότι...)

You need a moment to think of the right word.

"Let me think... It's on the tip of my tongue..." (Για να σκεφτώ... Το έχω στην άκρη της γλώσσας μου...)

Someone is speaking too fast for you to understand.

"Could you slow down a little bit, please?" (Μπορείτε να μιλάτε λίγο πιο αργά, παρακαλώ)

You want to check if the other person understands you.

"Does that make sense?" (Βγάζει νόημα αυτό που λέω)

You want to politely disagree with someone's opinion.

"I see your point, but I'm not sure I agree." (Καταλαβαίνω τι λέτε, αλλά δεν είμαι σίγουρος ότι συμφωνώ.)

You want to completely agree with someone.

"Absolutely. I couldn't agree more." (Απολύτως. Συμφωνώ απόλυτα.)

You want to interrupt someone politely to add a quick point.

"Sorry to cut in, but I wanted to mention..." (Συγγνώμη που διακόπτω, αλλά ήθελα να αναφέρω...)

You want to return to the original topic after a distraction.

"Anyway, as I was saying..." (Τέλος πάντων, όπως έλεγα...)

You don't know the answer to a question.

"I'm not entirely sure, but I can find out for you." (Δεν είμαι απόλυτα σίγουρος, αλλά μπορώ να το μάθω για εσάς.)

You want to ask for someone's opinion in a meeting.

"What are your thoughts on this, Alex?" (Εσύ τι λες γι αυτό, Άλεξ)

You need to leave a conversation or meeting early.

"I'm sorry, I have to run. Let's catch up later!" (Συγγνώμη, πρέπει να φύγω τρέχοντας. Τα λέμε αργότερα!)

You want to show that you are actively listening.

"Right, I see what you mean." (Ναι, καταλαβαίνω τι εννοείς.)

Someone asked a question and you need a few seconds to think.

"That's a good question. Let me consider that for a moment." (Καλή ερώτηση. Αφήστε με να το σκεφτώ για λίγο.)

You want to explain something in a simpler way.

"In other words, we need to start over." (Με άλλα λόγια, πρέπει να ξεκινήσουμε από την αρχή.)

You want to politely stop someone who is rambling.

"Sorry to interrupt, but just to make sure I understand..." (Συγγνώμη που διακόπτω, αλλά για να βεβαιωθώ ότι καταλαβαίνω...)

You didn't understand a specific word someone used.

"What do you mean by that exactly?" (Τι ακριβώς εννοείτε με αυτό)

You want to summarize what someone just told you to confirm it.

"So, if I understand correctly, you mean..." (Δηλαδή, αν κατάλαβα καλά, εννοείτε...)

You want to ask for a recommendation at a restaurant.

"What would you recommend from the menu?" (Τι θα μας προτείνατε από το μενού)

You want to pay for everyone's meal at a restaurant.

"It's on me tonight." (Απόψε κερνάω εγώ.)

You want to split the restaurant bill equally.

"Shall we split the bill?" (Να μοιράσουμε τον λογαριασμό)

You want to order a drink to go.

"Can I get a large iced coffee to go, please?" (Μπορώ να έχω έναν μεγάλο κρύο καφέ για πακέτο, παρακαλώ)

You are looking for the restroom in a public place.

"Excuse me, could you tell me where the restrooms are?" (Συγγνώμη, μπορείτε να μου πείτε πού είναι οι τουαλέτες)

You need to get past someone in a crowded space.

"Excuse me, sorry, just squeezing past." (Με συγχωρείτε, συγγνώμη, να περάσω λίγο.)

You want to ask someone for directions to the train station.

"Excuse me, how do I get to the nearest station?" (Συγγνώμη, πώς πάω στον πλησιέστερο σταθμό)

You want to politely ask someone to move out of the way.

"Excuse me, do you mind if I just slip past?" (Συγγνώμη, σας πειράζει να περάσω)

You want to say goodbye to someone you just met for the first time.

"It was great meeting you! Hope to see you around." (Χάρηκα πολύ που σε γνώρισα! Ελπίζω να τα ξαναπούμε.)

You want to check if someone has a moment to talk.

"Do you have a quick minute to chat?" (Έχεις ένα λεπτάκι να μιλήσουμε)

You want to ask someone to change the subject.

"Can we talk about something else?" (Μπορούμε να μιλήσουμε για κάτι άλλο)

You want to change the subject yourself.

"By the way, did you hear about...?" (Παρεμπιπτόντως, έμαθες για...)

You want to tell someone you will think about their offer.

"Let me sleep on it and get back to you tomorrow." (Άσε με να το σκεφτώ και θα σου απαντήσω αύριο.)

You want to tell someone you can't make an event but appreciate the invite.

"I'd love to go, but I already have plans. Rain check?" (Θα ήθελα πολύ να έρθω, αλλά έχω ήδη κανονίσει. Να το αφήσουμε για άλλη φορά)

You want to ask a shop assistant for a different size.

"Do you have this shirt in a medium?" (Έχετε αυτό το πουκάμισο σε medium)

You want to know if a shop takes credit cards.

"Do you accept cards, or is it cash only?" (Δέχεστε κάρτες ή μόνο μετρητά)

You want to thank a host for a lovely dinner.

"Thank you so much for having me. The food was amazing!" (Σας ευχαριστώ πολύ για τη φιλοξενία. Το φαγητό ήταν υπέροχο!)

You want to ask a coworker for help with a task.

"Could you give me a hand with this project when you have a moment?" (Μπορείς να με βοηθήσεις λίγο με αυτό το έργο όταν βρεις λίγο χρόνο)

You want to offer help to someone who looks busy.

"Do you need a hand with that?" (Χρειάζεσαι βοήθεια με αυτό)

You want to accept an offer of help.

"That would be wonderful, thank you so much!" (Θα ήταν υπέροχο, σε ευχαριστώ πολύ!)

You want to decline an offer of help politely.

"That's okay, I think I've got it covered. Thanks anyway!" (Δεν χρειάζεται, νομίζω ότι τα καταφέρνω. Ευχαριστώ πάντως!)

You want to apologize for arriving late.

"Sorry I'm late, the traffic was terrible." (Συγγνώμη που άργησα, η κίνηση ήταν απαίσια.)

You want to reassure someone who apologized to you.

"No worries at all. Don't worry about it!" (Κανένα πρόβλημα. Μην ανησυχείς καθόλου!)

You want to ask for the price of something in a market.

"How much are you asking for this?" (Πόσο το δίνετε αυτό)

You want to confirm a meeting time for next week.

"Are we still on for Tuesday at two o'clock?" (Ισχύει ακόμα για την Τρίτη στις δύο)

You want to tell someone you are running late.

"I'm running a few minutes behind. I should be there by five." (Έχω λίγα λεπτά καθυστέρηση. Θα είμαι εκεί μέχρι τις πέντε.)

You want to tell someone you don't care which option is chosen.

"Either way is fine by me. It's up to you." (Ό,τι από τα δύο, για μένα είναι εντάξει. Εσύ αποφασίζεις.)

You want to ask for a receipt after buying something.

"Could I get a receipt, please?" (Μπορώ να έχω απόδειξη, παρακαλώ)

You want to ask someone to turn down loud music.

"Do you mind turning that down a little bit?" (Σε πειράζει να το χαμηλώσεις λίγο)

You want to ask if it's okay to sit next to someone.

"Is anyone sitting here?" (Κάθεται κανείς εδώ)

You want to check if a seat is taken.

"Is this seat free?" (Είναι ελεύθερη αυτή η θέση)

You want to wish someone good luck before an exam or interview.

"Best of luck! You're going to do great." (Καλή επιτυχία! Θα τα πας τέλεια.)

You want to congratulate someone on a big achievement.

"Congratulations! I'm so happy for you." (Συγχαρητήρια! Χαίρομαι πολύ για σένα.)

You want to express sympathy to someone going through a tough time.

"I'm so sorry to hear that. Let me know if you need anything." (Λυπάμαι πολύ που το ακούω. Πες μου αν χρειαστείς οτιδήποτε.)

You want to tell someone you can't hear them well over the phone.

"You're breaking up a bit. Can you say that again?" (Η φωνή σου κόβεται λίγο. Μπορείς να το ξαναπείς)

You want to tell someone you will call them back later.

"I'm right in the middle of something. Can I call you right back?" (Είμαι στη μέση κάποιας δουλειάς. Μπορώ να σε πάρω αμέσως πίσω)

You want to ask someone to hold the elevator doors.

"Could you hold the door for me, please?" (Μπορείτε να μου κρατήσετε την πόρτα, παρακαλώ)

You want to ask a neighbor to keep the noise down.

"Sorry to bother you, but could you keep it down a little?" (Συγγνώμη για την ενόχληση, αλλά μπορείτε να κάνετε λίγο λιγότερο θόρυβο)

You want to ask for a bag at a grocery store check-out.

"Could I get a bag for these, please?" (Μπορώ να έχω μια σακούλα γι αυτά, παρακαλώ)

You want to ask if an ingredient can be left out of a dish.

"Is it possible to get this without onions?" (Γίνεται να το έχω χωρίς κρεμμύδια)

You want to ask a hotel receptionist for the Wi-Fi password.

"Excuse me, what's the Wi-Fi password for the rooms?" (Συγγνώμη, ποιος είναι ο κωδικός του Wi-Fi για τα δωμάτια)

You want to end a phone call politely.

"Anyway, I'll let you go. Speak to you soon!" (Λοιπόν, δεν σε κρατάω άλλο. Τα λέμε σύντομα!)