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τι φάση

ti fási

tee FAH-see · /ti ˈfa.si/

What's going on? / What the hell? / What's the deal?

2/5 Bar-safe

coarse but friendly; fine among acquaintances

Literally

"what phase"

Word-for-word — which is rarely what it means.

How to use it

Peak 2010s–2020s youth slang that's now everywhere. "Τι φάση;" covers "what's up," "what's the situation," and a baffled "what the hell is this." A "φάση" (phase/scene) is any situation, plan, or vibe — "καλή φάση" is a good time, "χάλια φάση" is a mess. Casual and friendly; older speakers may find it try-hard, so calibrate. It's the fastest way to sound like you're under forty.

Heard in the wild

Ρε συ, τι φάση με το πάρτι απόψε;

Hey, what's the deal with the party tonight?

Where it lands

Greece (mainland youth slang); universal among under-40s

Quick answers

What does "τι φάση" mean?
In Greek, "τι φάση" means "What's going on? / What the hell? / What's the deal?". Literally it's "what phase". Peak 2010s–2020s youth slang that's now everywhere. "Τι φάση;" covers "what's up," "what's the situation," and a baffled "what the hell is this." A "φάση" (phase/scene) is any situation, plan, or vibe — "καλή φάση" is a good time, "χάλια φάση" is a mess. Casual and friendly; older speakers may find it try-hard, so calibrate. It's the fastest way to sound like you're under forty.
Is "τι φάση" offensive?
It's on the mild end — 2/5 (Bar-safe) on the Punch-o-Meter. coarse but friendly; fine among acquaintances.
How do you pronounce "τι φάση"?
Say it "tee FAH-see" — capitals mark the stressed syllable. In IPA: ti ˈfa.si.

Related in Greek

έλα ρε éla re EH-lah reh Come on! / No way! / You're kidding — disbelief, protest, or delight depending on tone. πω πω po po poh POH Wow / oh my / good grief — astonishment, dismay, or admiration. ωχ och okh Uh-oh / oops / oh no. τι λες ρε ti les re tee LESS reh What are you talking about?! / No way! / You can't be serious. απίστευτο apísteuto ah-PEE-stef-toh Unbelievable / incredible — in wonder or in outrage. τι στο διάολο ti sto diáolo tee stoh THYAH-oh-loh What the hell / what the devil.

The same idea, elsewhere

Via concepts like "Unbelievable".

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