Σίγουρα σήμερα περνάμε πολύ καλά στο πάρτι.

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Breakdown of Σίγουρα σήμερα περνάμε πολύ καλά στο πάρτι.

• σήμερα: today
• σε: at
• το πάρτι: the party

Questions & Answers about Σίγουρα σήμερα περνάμε πολύ καλά στο πάρτι.

What is the function of Σίγουρα here, and how would I translate its nuance into English?

Σίγουρα is an adverb meaning surely / certainly / definitely.

In this sentence it adds the speaker’s attitude: they are very confident that today we’re having a very good time at the party.

You could translate it as:

• Surely we’re having a great time today at the party.
• We’re definitely having a great time at the party today.

It doesn’t just state the fact; it emphasizes the speaker’s certainty about it.

Why does the sentence start with Σίγουρα σήμερα? Can I change the word order?

Greek word order is quite flexible, especially with adverbs like σίγουρα and σήμερα.

All of these are possible and natural, with slightly different emphasis:

• Σίγουρα σήμερα περνάμε πολύ καλά στο πάρτι.
  – Slight emphasis on certainty first, then today.

• Σήμερα σίγουρα περνάμε πολύ καλά στο πάρτι.
  – Slight emphasis on today, then certainty.

• Περνάμε σίγουρα σήμερα πολύ καλά στο πάρτι.
  – Keeps the focus more on the verb (“we’re indeed having a good time today”).

The basic meaning doesn’t change; it’s mainly about which element you highlight. Greek often places these adverbs at the beginning for emphasis, which sounds more marked or poetic if copied directly in English.

What exactly does περνάμε mean here? It looks like “we pass”.