εντάξει
Wordform Details
Translation: okayalrightfine
Part of Speech: adverb
Inflection Type:
invariableIs Dictionary Form: Yes
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: εντάξει
Translation: okay; all right; fine; in order (adverb)
Etymology: From the Ancient Greek phrase ἐν τάξει (en taxei), meaning 'in order' or 'in arrangement'. τάξις (taxis) referred to arrangement, order, or formation, and is the same root that gives us English words like 'taxonomy' and 'tactical'.
Mnemonics
- Think 'in taxi' - when everything's in order, you can get in the taxi and go
- Remember 'intact' - when something is intact, it's okay
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Cultural Context
One of the most frequently used words in Greek, often accompanied by a nod of the head. Can be used as a response to thanks (like 'you're welcome'), as agreement, or to indicate something is satisfactory.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: While εντάξει means 'okay/alright', τάξη means 'class/order'
This word:
Είναι όλα εντάξει;
Is everything okay?
Confused word:
Πάω στην τάξη.
I'm going to class.
Notes: εντάξει is indeclinable while τάξη is a noun that changes form
Mnemonic: εντάξει has εν (in) at the start - think 'in order' vs just 'order'