Bedeutung
Things are moving forward.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Greek news channels often use the word 'ΕΚΤΑΚΤΟ' (Breaking) alongside 'ΚΑΤΑΙΓΙΣΤΙΚΕΣ ΕΞΕΛΙΞΕΙΣ' (Stormy developments) to keep viewers engaged, even for minor updates. In Greece, not having an 'εξέλιξη' to share can sometimes be seen as having a boring life. People love to 'unroll' stories over long coffee sessions. When dealing with Greek public services, hearing 'έχουμε μια εξέλιξη' is often a cause for celebration, as it means your file hasn't been forgotten. Doctors in Greece often use 'εξέλιξη' to break news gently, whether good or bad, as it frames the news as part of a natural process.
Use the Plural for Drama
If you want to sound like you have a lot of juicy info, say 'Έχουμε εξελίξεις!' (We have developments!) even if it's just one thing.
Avoid 'Κάνω'
Never say 'Κάνω μια εξέλιξη.' It's a dead giveaway that you're translating from English.
Bedeutung
Things are moving forward.
Use the Plural for Drama
If you want to sound like you have a lot of juicy info, say 'Έχουμε εξελίξεις!' (We have developments!) even if it's just one thing.
Avoid 'Κάνω'
Never say 'Κάνω μια εξέλιξη.' It's a dead giveaway that you're translating from English.
The 'Waiting' Nuance
This phrase is most powerful when everyone has been waiting for something to happen. It's the 'release' of tension.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'έχω'.
Εμείς _______ μια εξέλιξη με το σπίτι χθες.
The word 'χθες' (yesterday) indicates the past tense.
Which sentence is the most natural for a business update?
How do you tell your boss there is news about a client?
The collocation is 'έχω' + 'εξέλιξη'.
Match the adjective to the situation.
If a patient is getting better, we have a ______ εξέλιξη.
'Θετική' means positive, which fits the context of getting better.
Complete the dialogue.
Α: Τι έγινε με την αστυνομία; Β: ___________.
The first option provides an update, which is the logical response to 'What happened?'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenΕμείς _______ μια εξέλιξη με το σπίτι χθες.
The word 'χθες' (yesterday) indicates the past tense.
How do you tell your boss there is news about a client?
The collocation is 'έχω' + 'εξέλιξη'.
If a patient is getting better, we have a ______ εξέλιξη.
'Θετική' means positive, which fits the context of getting better.
Α: Τι έγινε με την αστυνομία; Β: ___________.
The first option provides an update, which is the logical response to 'What happened?'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNot really. A surprise party is a 'έκπληξη' (surprise). 'Εξέλιξη' is for a process that was already known.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
You can say 'όλα είναι στάσιμα' (everything is stagnant) or 'δεν υπάρχει καμία εξέλιξη'.
Yes, you can have a 'δυσάρεστη εξέλιξη' (unpleasant development).
Say 'Έχουμε καμία εξέλιξη;' (Do we have any development?)
Yes, 'Η θεωρία της εξέλιξης' is the Theory of Evolution.
It's better to say 'Έχω κάνει πρόοδο' (I have made progress).
Because it sounds urgent and implies the story is still happening.
Usually yes, but in the plural 'έχουμε εξελίξεις' the article is dropped.
Yes, 'Η εξέλιξη της ταινίας ήταν αργή' (The development of the movie was slow).
Verwandte Redewendungen
έχω νέα
similarI have news
κάνω πρόοδο
similarI am making progress
τα πράγματα προχωρούν
builds onThings are moving forward
δεν κουνιέται φύλλο
contrastNot a leaf is moving
