Bedeutung
To plan to do something.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The term 'Πρόθεση' refers to the preparation of the Holy Gifts. This religious context gives the word a sense of 'sacred preparation' even in secular use. Using 'έχω την πρόθεση' in emails is a sign of respect and professionalism. It shows you aren't just making a casual request but have a structured plan. On Twitter or news comments, people often use 'καλές προθέσεις' (good intentions) sarcastically to criticize politicians who promise much but deliver little. In Greek law, 'δόλος' (intent/malice) is a key concept. 'Πρόθεση' is used to determine if a crime was premeditated or accidental.
Use the Article
Always use 'την' (the) before 'πρόθεση' to sound more like a native speaker. 'Έχω πρόθεση' is okay, but 'Έχω την πρόθεση' is better.
Don't over-use it
If you use this for everything, you'll sound like you're reading from a legal contract. Save it for big plans!
Bedeutung
To plan to do something.
Use the Article
Always use 'την' (the) before 'πρόθεση' to sound more like a native speaker. 'Έχω πρόθεση' is okay, but 'Έχω την πρόθεση' is better.
Don't over-use it
If you use this for everything, you'll sound like you're reading from a legal contract. Save it for big plans!
The 'Good Intentions' Excuse
In Greece, saying 'Είχα καλή πρόθεση' is a very common way to soften the blow after a mistake.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing words to say 'I intend to study tonight.'
Έχω την ________ να ________ απόψε.
We need the noun 'πρόθεση' and the Aorist Subjunctive 'διαβάσω' for a specific future action.
Which sentence is the most appropriate for a job interview?
Ποια πρόταση είναι η πιο σωστή για μια συνέντευξη;
Option (β) uses the formal 'έχω την πρόθεση' which is ideal for professional settings.
Match the Greek phrase with its English equivalent.
Αντιστοιχίστε τις φράσεις.
These are standard translations of the phrase in different contexts.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the phrase.
Πέτρος: Γιατί δεν ήρθες στο πάρτι; Μαρία: Συγγνώμη, ________ να έρθω, αλλά αρρώστησα.
The past tense 'είχα' is needed because the party already happened.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Formal vs. Informal Planning
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenΈχω την ________ να ________ απόψε.
We need the noun 'πρόθεση' and the Aorist Subjunctive 'διαβάσω' for a specific future action.
Ποια πρόταση είναι η πιο σωστή για μια συνέντευξη;
Option (β) uses the formal 'έχω την πρόθεση' which is ideal for professional settings.
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These are standard translations of the phrase in different contexts.
Πέτρος: Γιατί δεν ήρθες στο πάρτι; Μαρία: Συγγνώμη, ________ να έρθω, αλλά αρρώστησα.
The past tense 'είχα' is needed because the party already happened.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
5 FragenYes, 'μια' (an) sounds like you have one specific intention among many, while 'την' (the) sounds like your primary plan. 'Την' is much more common.
Technically yes, but it's too formal. Just say 'Θα πάω στο σούπερ μάρκετ' or 'Σκοπεύω να πάω'.
It is 'Είχα την πρόθεση να...'. Use this to explain things you planned but didn't do.
Yes, 'προθέσεις' (intentions). For example: 'Ποιες είναι οι προθέσεις του;' (What are his intentions?).
Usually, yes, if followed by a verb. If followed by a noun, you use 'για' (e.g., πρόθεση για συνεργασία).
Verwandte Redewendungen
καλή πρόθεση
similarGood intention / goodwill
εξ επί τούτου
specialized formOn purpose / deliberately
σκοπεύω να
synonymI aim to / I plan to
χωρίς πρόθεση
contrastUnintentionally
