Questions & Answers about Σήμερα περνάω καλά με την παρέα μου στο πάρκο.
What does περνάω καλά literally mean, and why is it translated as I’m having a good time / I’m enjoying myself?
The verb περνάω literally means I pass (as in I pass time, I spend time).
The adverb καλά means well.
So literally περνάω καλά is I pass (my time) well, i.e. I’m spending my time well.
Idiomatic English expresses this as I’m having a good time or I’m enjoying myself.
You can change the adverb for different nuances:
- περνάω άσχημα = I’m having a bad time
- περνάω υπέροχα = I’m having a wonderful time
Why is it καλά and not καλός after περνάω?
Καλός is an adjective (good) and agrees with nouns:
- καλός φίλος = good (male) friend
- καλή μέρα = good day
- καλό παιδί = good child
Καλά here is an adverb (well) and it modifies the verb περνάω.
So:
- περνάω καλά = I pass (time) well → I’m having a good time
You use καλά with verbs:
- νιώθω καλά = I feel well
- κοιμάμαι καλά = I sleep well