Bedeutung
Asking for something specific.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Greek customer service, being assertive is often necessary. Using 'έχω την απαίτηση' signals that you are a 'knowledgeable consumer' who won't be easily ignored. Similar to Greece, but the tone might be slightly more formal in business settings. The phrase is widely understood and used in the same contexts. Greek-Americans or Greek-Australians might use this phrase as a direct translation of 'I have a demand,' sometimes sounding more aggressive than they intend in English.
Use 'την' for more power
Using the definite article 'την' (the) instead of 'μια' (a) makes your demand sound more established and non-negotiable.
Watch your tone
Because this phrase is strong, your body language and tone of voice will determine if you sound 'assertive' or 'aggressive'.
Bedeutung
Asking for something specific.
Use 'την' for more power
Using the definite article 'την' (the) instead of 'μια' (a) makes your demand sound more established and non-negotiable.
Watch your tone
Because this phrase is strong, your body language and tone of voice will determine if you sound 'assertive' or 'aggressive'.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to complete the firm request.
Έχω την _______ να με ακούσετε προσεκτικά.
The context of 'listen to me carefully' suggests a firm expectation or demand.
Which sentence is the most appropriate for a formal complaint at a hotel?
You are unhappy with your room. What do you say?
While 'Θέλω' is polite, 'Έχω την απαίτηση' is the standard way to assert your right as a customer.
Complete the dialogue between a boss and an employee.
Boss: Γιατί δεν τελείωσες την αναφορά; Employee: Κύριε Παπαδόπουλε, έχω την απαίτηση να...
The employee is asserting a professional need for more time to complete a task.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
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Aufgabensammlung
3 AufgabenΈχω την _______ να με ακούσετε προσεκτικά.
The context of 'listen to me carefully' suggests a firm expectation or demand.
You are unhappy with your room. What do you say?
While 'Θέλω' is polite, 'Έχω την απαίτηση' is the standard way to assert your right as a customer.
Boss: Γιατί δεν τελείωσες την αναφορά; Employee: Κύριε Παπαδόπουλε, έχω την απαίτηση να...
The employee is asserting a professional need for more time to complete a task.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
3 FragenNot necessarily. In a professional or customer service context, it is a standard way to express a requirement. However, with friends, it can sound very bossy.
No, for that you use 'κάνω αίτηση'. 'Απαίτηση' is a demand, 'αίτηση' is an application.
The plural is 'έχω απαιτήσεις' (I have demands/requirements).
Verwandte Redewendungen
έχω δικαίωμα
similarI have a right
θέτω όρους
builds onto set terms
κάνω παράπονα
similarto complain
