Bedeutung
To try to do something difficult
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Greece, 'απόπειρα' is often used in the context of the 'Greek Dream'—the attempt to succeed despite a difficult economy. It carries a sense of 'giving it a go' against the odds. Cypriot Greek uses the phrase similarly, but you might hear variations in the verb 'κάνω' (e.g., 'κάμνω' in dialect). The formality remains the same. In Greek universities, 'απόπειρα' is the standard term for a 'first draft' or a 'preliminary attempt' at a thesis or experiment. The term is strictly defined in the Greek Penal Code. 'Απόπειρα' is an act that contains at least a partial execution of a crime.
The 'Na' Rule
Always remember to follow the phrase with 'να' when you are describing what you are trying to do.
Don't Overuse
If you use 'απόπειρα' for everything, you will sound like a news anchor. Use 'προσπαθώ' for 80% of situations.
Bedeutung
To try to do something difficult
The 'Na' Rule
Always remember to follow the phrase with 'να' when you are describing what you are trying to do.
Don't Overuse
If you use 'απόπειρα' for everything, you will sound like a news anchor. Use 'προσπαθώ' for 80% of situations.
Adjective Power
Use 'πρώτη' (first) with 'απόπειρα' to sound very natural when starting a new hobby.
The Irony Factor
Greeks often use this phrase ironically when they know they will fail due to bureaucracy.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'κάνω'.
Χθες, ο Γιάννης ________ μια απόπειρα να διορθώσει την τηλεόραση.
The word 'Χθες' (yesterday) requires the past tense (Aorist).
Which sentence is most natural for a news report?
Select the correct option:
'Απόπειρα διαφυγής' is a standard journalistic collocation.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
Α: Δεν ξέρω αν μπορώ να το κάνω. Β: Μην ανησυχείς, απλά ________________.
The imperative 'κάνε' is needed for giving encouragement/advice.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: A scientist testing a new theory for the first time.
'Απόπειρα' fits the formal and experimental nature of science.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Απόπειρα vs. Προσπάθεια
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenΧθες, ο Γιάννης ________ μια απόπειρα να διορθώσει την τηλεόραση.
The word 'Χθες' (yesterday) requires the past tense (Aorist).
Select the correct option:
'Απόπειρα διαφυγής' is a standard journalistic collocation.
Α: Δεν ξέρω αν μπορώ να το κάνω. Β: Μην ανησυχείς, απλά ________________.
The imperative 'κάνε' is needed for giving encouragement/advice.
Situation: A scientist testing a new theory for the first time.
'Απόπειρα' fits the formal and experimental nature of science.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, but it is often used for things that are difficult or failed. However, a 'successful attempt' (επιτυχημένη απόπειρα) is perfectly valid.
Yes, but 'μια' makes it sound more natural in speech. Without 'μια', it sounds more like a title or a formal report.
'Προσπάθεια' is general effort. 'Απόπειρα' is a specific, often formal, act of trying.
Yes, especially for a specific shot or a record-breaking try.
Yes, it shows you are willing to take on a challenge.
It is 'απόπειρα δολοφονίας' or 'απόπειρα ανθρωποκτονίας'.
Not necessarily, but it highlights the risk of failure.
Rarely. It's almost always followed by 'να' + verb.
Yes, when telling a friend about a struggle. 'Έκανα μια απόπειρα να μαγειρέψω και κάηκε το σπίτι!'
Οι απόπειρες. 'Έκανα πολλές απόπειρες να τον βρω.'
Verwandte Redewendungen
κάνω μια προσπάθεια
synonymTo make an effort
κάνω μια δοκιμή
similarTo do a test/trial
επιχειρώ
specialized formTo venture/attempt
δοκιμάζω την τύχη μου
similarTo try my luck
βάζω τα δυνατά μου
builds onTo do my best
