Bedeutung
To formalize an agreement.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'signature' is the holy grail of Greek administration. Often, a document isn't valid without multiple signatures and a physical stamp (σφραγίδα). In Greece, business deals often involve long coffee meetings. 'Putting the signature' is the very last step, often followed by a celebratory meal. The use of 'τζίφρα' (slang for signature) reflects a cultural cynicism towards the endless paperwork required by the state. When fans ask for an autograph, they use the word 'αυτόγραφο' rather than 'υπογραφή,' though the act is the same.
The 'Tzifra' Alternative
If you want to sound like a local in a casual setting, use 'τζίφρα' instead of 'υπογραφή'.
Don't say 'Make'
Never say 'κάνω μια υπογραφή'. It's a dead giveaway that you are translating from English.
Bedeutung
To formalize an agreement.
The 'Tzifra' Alternative
If you want to sound like a local in a casual setting, use 'τζίφρα' instead of 'υπογραφή'.
Don't say 'Make'
Never say 'κάνω μια υπογραφή'. It's a dead giveaway that you are translating from English.
The Power of 'Μια'
Including 'μια' makes the request sound less demanding and more like a quick, easy task.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'βάζω'.
Χθες, ο διευθυντής ______ μια υπογραφή στο συμβόλαιο.
The sentence refers to 'yesterday' (χθες), so we need the Aorist (Past Simple) form.
Which phrase is the most natural for a business deal?
Πότε θα ______ για τη νέα συνεργασία;
In Greek, the standard collocation is 'βάζω μια υπογραφή'.
Match the phrase to the register.
Match: 1. Βάζω μια τζίφρα, 2. Θέτω την υπογραφή μου, 3. Βάζω μια υπογραφή
'Τζίφρα' is slang, 'θέτω' is formal, and 'βάζω' is neutral.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Είναι έτοιμο το έγγραφο; B: Ναι, απλώς πρέπει να ______.
This is the most standard and polite way to ask someone to sign.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Where to put a signature
Work
- • Συμβόλαιο
- • Άδεια
- • Απόλυση
Life
- • Ενοίκιο
- • Γάμος
- • Τράπεζα
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenΧθες, ο διευθυντής ______ μια υπογραφή στο συμβόλαιο.
The sentence refers to 'yesterday' (χθες), so we need the Aorist (Past Simple) form.
Πότε θα ______ για τη νέα συνεργασία;
In Greek, the standard collocation is 'βάζω μια υπογραφή'.
Match: 1. Βάζω μια τζίφρα, 2. Θέτω την υπογραφή μου, 3. Βάζω μια υπογραφή
'Τζίφρα' is slang, 'θέτω' is formal, and 'βάζω' is neutral.
A: Είναι έτοιμο το έγγραφο; B: Ναι, απλώς πρέπει να ______.
This is the most standard and polite way to ask someone to sign.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
4 FragenYes, it is perfectly acceptable in a lawyer's office, though the lawyer might use the more formal 'υπογράφω' in written documents.
Technically yes, but 'αυτόγραφο' is the specific word for a celebrity's signature.
'Υπογράφω' is the verb 'to sign.' 'Βάζω μια υπογραφή' is the action 'to put a signature.' The latter is more common in spoken Greek.
You say 'ψηφιακή υπογραφή.' You can still use the verb 'βάζω' with it.
Verwandte Redewendungen
υπογράφω
synonymTo sign
βάζω την τζίφρα μου
specialized formTo scribble my signature
πέφτουν οι υπογραφές
builds onThe signatures are being signed
πλαστογραφώ
contrastTo forge a signature
