المعنى
To formally request something.
خلفية ثقافية
The 'KEP' (Citizen Service Centers) are the primary place where Greeks 'make applications'. They were created to reduce the need to visit multiple government offices. In Cyprus, the term is used similarly, but the bureaucratic structures may differ slightly, often influenced by British administrative history. Greeks living abroad often use this phrase when dealing with Greek consulates for matters like military service or voting rights. The portal 'gov.gr' has moved 'making an application' from physical offices to smartphones, a major cultural shift in the last 5 years.
Use 'για'
Always remember to use the preposition 'για' after the phrase to specify what you are applying for.
Avoid 'δίνω'
Never say 'δίνω μια αίτηση'. It's a common mistake for English speakers and sounds very unnatural.
المعنى
To formally request something.
Use 'για'
Always remember to use the preposition 'για' after the phrase to specify what you are applying for.
Avoid 'δίνω'
Never say 'δίνω μια αίτηση'. It's a common mistake for English speakers and sounds very unnatural.
Formal Upgrade
If you are writing a formal email, use 'υποβάλλω αίτηση' instead of 'κάνω' to sound more professional.
The KEP factor
If you mention you are going to the KEP to 'κάνω μια αίτηση', Greeks will immediately understand the bureaucratic context.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'κάνω'.
Χθες, ο Γιάννης ______ μια αίτηση για δουλειά.
'Χθες' (yesterday) requires the simple past (Aorist) form 'έκανε'.
Choose the correct preposition.
Κάνω μια αίτηση ______ το πανεπιστήμιο.
'Για' is used to indicate the purpose or goal of the application.
Match the noun with the appropriate context for an application.
Match the following:
All these are common things one 'makes an application' for.
Complete the dialogue.
Α: Τι έκανες σήμερα; Β: Πήγα στο ΚΕΠ και ______.
'Έκανα μια αίτηση' is the standard collocation for submitting a request.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Formal vs Neutral
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينΧθες, ο Γιάννης ______ μια αίτηση για δουλειά.
'Χθες' (yesterday) requires the simple past (Aorist) form 'έκανε'.
Κάνω μια αίτηση ______ το πανεπιστήμιο.
'Για' is used to indicate the purpose or goal of the application.
طابق كل عنصر على اليسار مع زوجه على اليمين:
All these are common things one 'makes an application' for.
Α: Τι έκανες σήμερα; Β: Πήγα στο ΚΕΠ και ______.
'Έκανα μια αίτηση' is the standard collocation for submitting a request.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةYes, it is the standard phrase for university applications. 'Κάνω μια αίτηση για το πανεπιστήμιο.'
Yes, it is a feminine noun: η αίτηση, της αίτησης, μια αίτηση.
The plural is 'αιτήσεις' (nom/acc) and 'αιτήσεων' (gen).
Yes, dropping the article makes it more general: 'Πρέπει να κάνω αίτηση' (I need to apply).
Absolutely. You can say 'κάνω online αίτηση' or 'κάνω αίτηση μέσω ίντερνετ'.
An 'αίτηση' is a request for something you want to get. A 'δήλωση' is a formal statement of something you are doing (like a tax return).
You use the verb 'συμπληρώνω': 'Συμπληρώνω την αίτηση'.
It is neutral to formal. It's safe for both daily speech and professional settings.
Yes, 'κάνω μια αίτηση για δάνειο' is the correct way to say you are applying for a loan.
You would say 'Η αίτησή μου απορρίφθηκε'.
عبارات ذات صلة
υποβάλλω αίτηση
specialized formTo submit an application
αίτηση συμμετοχής
specialized formApplication for participation
ζητάω μια χάρη
contrastTo ask a favor
συμπληρώνω μια φόρμα
similarTo fill out a form
καταθέτω τα χαρτιά μου
similarTo submit my papers
