Συνήθως δεν βάφομαι πολύ όταν πηγαίνω στη δουλειά.

I usually don't wear much makeup when I go to work.

Breakdown of Συνήθως δεν βάφομαι πολύ όταν πηγαίνω στη δουλειά.

• πάω: to go
• η δουλειά: the work
• δεν: not
• σε: to

Questions & Answers about Συνήθως δεν βάφομαι πολύ όταν πηγαίνω στη δουλειά.

Why is βάφομαι used instead of βάφω?

Because βάφομαι is the form Greek normally uses when someone means I put on makeup / I make myself up.

• βάφω = I paint, dye, or color something
• βάφομαι = I put makeup on myself or more literally I make myself up

So in this sentence, δεν βάφομαι πολύ means I don’t wear/put on much makeup, not I don’t paint something much.

Does βάφομαι always mean put on makeup?

Not always. Its exact meaning depends on context.

Common possibilities:

• βάφομαι = I put on makeup
• βάφομαι ξανθιά = I dye my hair blonde
• in some contexts, it can simply mean I color/dye myself

In this sentence, the context makes put on makeup the natural meaning:

• Συνήθως
• δεν ... πολύ
• όταν πηγαίνω στη δουλειά

Together, that strongly suggests everyday makeup, not hair dye or paint.

Why is there no word for I, like εγώ?