Bedeutung
To have help.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The concept of 'Philotimo' often drives Greeks to provide 'υποστήριξη' even when it is inconvenient. It is a matter of honor to support a friend in need. In Cyprus, the phrase is used similarly, but there is an even stronger emphasis on extended family support networks in business. For Greeks abroad, 'υποστήριξη' often refers to the community centers and churches that help newcomers integrate. Modern Greek startups use 'Customer Support' as a direct translation, but often keep the English term 'Support' in casual office talk.
Use the Genitive
Instead of saying 'από τον Γιώργο', say 'του Γιώργου'. It sounds much more native.
Avoid 'Κάνω'
Never say 'κάνω υποστήριξη'. It's a dead giveaway that you're translating from English.
Bedeutung
To have help.
Use the Genitive
Instead of saying 'από τον Γιώργο', say 'του Γιώργου'. It sounds much more native.
Avoid 'Κάνω'
Never say 'κάνω υποστήριξη'. It's a dead giveaway that you're translating from English.
The 'Meso' nuance
Be careful using 'υποστήριξη' when talking about getting a job through a friend; it might be interpreted as 'meso' (nepotism).
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'έχω' and the noun 'υποστήριξη'.
Εμείς _______ μεγάλη _______ από την οικογένειά μας.
The subject is 'Εμείς' (we), so the verb must be 'έχουμε'.
Which sentence is the most natural for a professional email?
Πώς θα λέγατε ότι η εταιρεία σας βοηθάει;
'Έχω την υποστήριξη' is the standard professional way to express backing.
Match the type of support to the situation.
1. Το κομπιούτερ χάλασε. 2. Νιώθω λυπημένος. 3. Χρειάζομαι λεφτά για το μαγαζί.
Technical for computers, psychological for emotions, financial for money.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
Α: Φοβάμαι να μιλήσω στον διευθυντή. Β: Μην ανησυχείς, _______ (you have my support).
'Έχεις την υποστήριξή μου' is the standard way to reassure someone.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenΕμείς _______ μεγάλη _______ από την οικογένειά μας.
The subject is 'Εμείς' (we), so the verb must be 'έχουμε'.
Πώς θα λέγατε ότι η εταιρεία σας βοηθάει;
'Έχω την υποστήριξη' is the standard professional way to express backing.
1. Το κομπιούτερ χάλασε. 2. Νιώθω λυπημένος. 3. Χρειάζομαι λεφτά για το μαγαζί.
Technical for computers, psychological for emotions, financial for money.
Α: Φοβάμαι να μιλήσω στον διευθυντή. Β: Μην ανησυχείς, _______ (you have my support).
'Έχεις την υποστήριξή μου' is the standard way to reassure someone.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
4 FragenYes, but it's more common to use 'στήριγμα' for physical objects. 'Υποστήριξη' is primarily for people and systems.
Use 'μια' for 'some support' (general) and 'την' for 'the support' (specific source).
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
The opposite is 'έλλειψη υποστήριξης' (lack of support).
Verwandte Redewendungen
είμαι στο πλευρό κάποιου
synonymTo be by someone's side
δίνω ένα χεράκι
similarTo lend a hand
έχω πλάτες
specialized formTo have powerful backing
στηρίζομαι στις δικές μου δυνάμεις
contrastTo rely on one's own strengths
