Word
Αύριο έχετε δουλειά;
Meaning
Do you have work tomorrow?
Part of speech
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Questions & Answers about Αύριο έχετε δουλειά;
Why is there a semicolon at the end? Is that a mistake?
In Greek, the semicolon character (;) is the question mark. So Αύριο έχετε δουλειά; is a yes–no question. The raised dot (·), called άνω τελεία, is what functions as the semicolon in Greek.
Why is there no article before δουλειά?
Because δουλειά here means “work” in a general, mass sense. Greek typically uses no article for mass/abstract meanings (like English “Do you have work?”). If you add an article:
- τη δουλειά = the job/the work (specific)
- μια δουλειά = a job/a task (countable sense)
Does this mean “Are you working tomorrow?” or “Do you have a job?” What’s the nuance?
It means “Are you working tomorrow?” or “Do you have to work tomorrow?” It can also imply “Are you busy with work tomorrow?” It does not mean “Do you have a job?” in the general employment sense; that would be asked differently (e.g., Έχεις δουλειά; without a time reference can mean “Are you busy?” but for “Do you have a job?” you’d say something like Έχεις δουλειά (ως επάγγελμα); or more naturally ask about someone’s occupation).
Could I say Έχετε δουλειά αύριο; instead? Any difference?
Yes, that’s fine. Αύριο έχετε δουλειά; front-loads Αύριο for emphasis on “tomorrow,” but both orders are neutral and natural. Word order in Greek is flexible; fronting often adds emphasis or sets the topic.