C1 Collocation Neutral

είναι μια απογοήτευση

it is a disappointment

Bedeutung

Not meeting expectations.

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Kultureller Hintergrund

Greeks are very direct in their feedback. If something is bad, they will say it clearly. Similar to Greece, but often slightly more polite in phrasing. High expectations for social experiences mean this phrase is used frequently in reviews. Used heavily in social media reviews and online forums.

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Use with 'σκέτη'

Add 'σκέτη' before 'απογοήτευση' to sound more natural when you are very disappointed.

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Avoid using for people

Saying 'Είσαι μια απογοήτευση' to a person is very hurtful and aggressive.

Bedeutung

Not meeting expectations.

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Use with 'σκέτη'

Add 'σκέτη' before 'απογοήτευση' to sound more natural when you are very disappointed.

⚠️

Avoid using for people

Saying 'Είσαι μια απογοήτευση' to a person is very hurtful and aggressive.

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Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

Η ταινία που είδαμε χθες ήταν ______.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: μια απογοήτευση

The context implies a negative review, so 'disappointment' is the correct choice.

Which sentence is more natural?

Choose the correct sentence.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Το φαγητό είναι μια απογοήτευση.

The first sentence correctly describes the food as a disappointment. The second incorrectly uses an adjective for a person.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Πώς σου φάνηκε το νέο εστιατόριο; B: ______.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Είναι μια απογοήτευση.

The phrase fits the context of giving an opinion on a service.

🎉 Ergebnis: /3

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Aufgabensammlung

3 Aufgaben
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank B1

Η ταινία που είδαμε χθες ήταν ______.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: μια απογοήτευση

The context implies a negative review, so 'disappointment' is the correct choice.

Which sentence is more natural? Choose A2

Choose the correct sentence.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Το φαγητό είναι μια απογοήτευση.

The first sentence correctly describes the food as a disappointment. The second incorrectly uses an adjective for a person.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Πώς σου φάνηκε το νέο εστιατόριο; B: ______.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Είναι μια απογοήτευση.

The phrase fits the context of giving an opinion on a service.

🎉 Ergebnis: /3

Häufig gestellte Fragen

2 Fragen

Yes, but it is very harsh. It implies they have failed you completely.

It is neutral. It works in both casual and professional settings.

Verwandte Redewendungen

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σκέτη απογοήτευση

similar

total disappointment

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με απογοήτευσε

similar

it disappointed me

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είναι κρίμα

contrast

it's a pity

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δεν ανταποκρίνεται στις προσδοκίες

builds on

it doesn't meet expectations

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