παίρνω (κάτι) στα σοβαρά
Translations
- to take (something) seriously
- to treat (something) seriously
Forms
παίρνουν στα σοβαράπάρε το στα σοβαράτο παίρνει στα σοβαρά
Usage Notes
Always used with 'στα' before 'σοβαρά'. The object being taken seriously can be either explicit or implicit.
Etymology
Calque from French 'prendre au sérieux' or English 'take seriously'
Cultural Context
Widely used in both formal and informal situations
Commonality
80%
Guessability
60%
Mnemonics
- Think of 'σοβαρά' (serious) as a destination where you 'take' (παίρνω) things