B2 Collocation محايد

κάνω μια πρόοδος

to make progress

المعنى

To move closer to a goal.

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خلفية ثقافية

In Greek schools, 'Πρόοδος' is also the name of the mid-term exam or progress report. Students often feel a mix of pride and anxiety when this word is mentioned. Similar to Greece, but in Cypriot dialect, you might hear 'κάμνω' instead of 'κάνω'. The sentiment of educational advancement remains a top priority for families. The phrase is often used by second-generation Greeks to describe their efforts to maintain the language, often encouraged by grandparents. The concept of 'Proodos' was used in the Byzantine court to describe the formal procession of the Emperor, linking the idea of progress to divine order and movement.

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Use Adjectives

To sound more like a native, always pair 'πρόοδο' with an adjective like 'σημαντική' (significant) or 'σταθερή' (steady).

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Gender Trap

Don't let the -ος ending fool you. It's 'Η πρόοδος'. Always use feminine articles and adjectives.

المعنى

To move closer to a goal.

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Use Adjectives

To sound more like a native, always pair 'πρόοδο' with an adjective like 'σημαντική' (significant) or 'σταθερή' (steady).

⚠️

Gender Trap

Don't let the -ος ending fool you. It's 'Η πρόοδος'. Always use feminine articles and adjectives.

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The 'Filotimo' Connection

Greeks value progress highly. Using this phrase shows you value self-improvement, which is a key cultural trait.

اختبر نفسك

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'κάνω' and the article.

Ο μαθητής __________ __________ πρόοδο στα μαθήματά του φέτος.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: κάνει μια

We use the present tense 'κάνει' for a current state and the feminine article 'μια' for 'πρόοδο'.

Which sentence is the most formal?

Choose the best way to report progress in a business meeting:

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: Σημειώνουμε σημαντική πρόοδο.

'Σημειώνω' is the formal alternative to 'κάνω' in professional settings.

Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.

Α: Πώς πάει το νέο σου project; Β: Πολύ καλά, ____________________.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: κάνω μια πρόοδο

'Κάνω μια πρόοδο' is the correct collocation and gender.

Match the adjective to the type of progress.

1. Αλματώδη, 2. Σταθερή, 3. Μικρή

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: 1-B, 2-A, 3-C

'Αλματώδη' comes from 'άλμα' (leap), 'σταθερή' means steady, and 'μικρή' means small.

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وسائل تعلم بصرية

بنك التمارين

4 تمارين
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'κάνω' and the article. Fill Blank A2

Ο μαθητής __________ __________ πρόοδο στα μαθήματά του φέτος.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: κάνει μια

We use the present tense 'κάνει' for a current state and the feminine article 'μια' for 'πρόοδο'.

Which sentence is the most formal? Choose B2

Choose the best way to report progress in a business meeting:

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: Σημειώνουμε σημαντική πρόοδο.

'Σημειώνω' is the formal alternative to 'κάνω' in professional settings.

Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase. dialogue_completion B1

Α: Πώς πάει το νέο σου project; Β: Πολύ καλά, ____________________.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: κάνω μια πρόοδο

'Κάνω μια πρόοδο' is the correct collocation and gender.

Match the adjective to the type of progress. situation_matching B2

1. Αλματώδη, 2. Σταθερή, 3. Μικρή

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: 1-B, 2-A, 3-C

'Αλματώδη' comes from 'άλμα' (leap), 'σταθερή' means steady, and 'μικρή' means small.

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الأسئلة الشائعة

4 أسئلة

Adding 'μια' (a/some) often refers to a specific instance or a single step forward. Omitting it ('κάνω πρόοδο') refers to the general process of improving.

Yes! 'Κάνω πρόοδο με τη δίαιτά μου' is a very common and natural way to say you are succeeding in your diet.

Because it is the direct object of the verb 'κάνω', so it must be in the accusative case. The -ος ending of the nominative changes to -ο in the accusative.

The most direct opposite is 'μένω στάσιμος' (staying stagnant) or 'οπισθοδρομώ' (regressing).

عبارات ذات صلة

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σημειώνω πρόοδο

synonym

To mark/note progress

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κάνω άλματα

builds on

To make leaps

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βελτιώνομαι

similar

To improve oneself

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οπισθοδρομώ

contrast

To regress

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