δυο λόγια

Translations

• a few words
• to say something briefly
• to make a brief comment

Literal Translation

two words

Forms

Usage Notes

Often used with verbs like 'θέλω να πω' (I want to say) or 'να πω' (to say). The actual length of what follows can be much longer than 'two words'.

Etymology

From the literal meaning of 'two words' but evolved to mean 'a brief statement' or 'a few words' regardless of actual word count

Cultural Context

Very common in Greek speech when someone wants to introduce a brief comment or statement. Often used to downplay the length or importance of what one is about to say, even when the following statement might be quite lengthy.

• Think 'just two words' but meaning 'just a brief comment'
• Remember that Greeks often use understatement - 'two words' can mean much more