Bedeutung
To provide feedback.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Greeks rely heavily on word-of-mouth, but digital reviews on platforms like 'e-food' and 'Skroutz' have become culturally dominant. A 'bad review' is often taken very personally by business owners. Similar to Greece, but there is a strong emphasis on hospitality (philoxenia). Critiques often focus on the generosity of the portions and the friendliness of the staff. The 'performance review' culture is relatively new in smaller Greek businesses. Using 'κάνω μια κριτική' in a meeting can sometimes feel intimidating, so managers often use 'συζήτηση' (discussion) instead. In Greek communities abroad (USA, Australia), 'making a critique' is a way to maintain standards for 'authentic' Greek food.
Use 'Αφήνω' for Apps
While 'κάνω' is perfect, using 'αφήνω μια κριτική' (leave a review) makes you sound very native when talking about mobile apps.
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Don't forget the 'μια'. Saying 'κάνω κριτική' (without 'μια') sounds more like the general act of criticizing, whereas 'κάνω μια κριτική' sounds like a specific review.
Bedeutung
To provide feedback.
Use 'Αφήνω' for Apps
While 'κάνω' is perfect, using 'αφήνω μια κριτική' (leave a review) makes you sound very native when talking about mobile apps.
Watch the Article
Don't forget the 'μια'. Saying 'κάνω κριτική' (without 'μια') sounds more like the general act of criticizing, whereas 'κάνω μια κριτική' sounds like a specific review.
The 'Good' Review
In Greece, if you say 'Θα σου κάνω μια κριτική' to a shop owner, they might get nervous. Add 'καλή' (good) to put them at ease: 'Θα σου κάνω μια καλή κριτική!'
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'κάνω'.
Χθες, ______ μια κριτική για το εστιατόριο που φάγαμε.
The word 'Χθες' (yesterday) indicates the past tense (Aorist).
Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence.
Θέλω να κάνω μια κριτική ______ αυτό το βιβλίο.
We use 'για' (for/about) to indicate the subject of the critique.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Which phrase is best for a professional performance review?
This is the most appropriate and neutral-formal way to provide feedback at work.
Complete the dialogue.
Α: Πώς ήταν το ξενοδοχείο; Β: Πολύ καλό! Θα ______ μια κριτική στη Google.
The speaker is expressing a future intention.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Κάνω vs Ασκώ
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenΧθες, ______ μια κριτική για το εστιατόριο που φάγαμε.
The word 'Χθες' (yesterday) indicates the past tense (Aorist).
Θέλω να κάνω μια κριτική ______ αυτό το βιβλίο.
We use 'για' (for/about) to indicate the subject of the critique.
Which phrase is best for a professional performance review?
This is the most appropriate and neutral-formal way to provide feedback at work.
Α: Πώς ήταν το ξενοδοχείο; Β: Πολύ καλό! Θα ______ μια κριτική στη Google.
The speaker is expressing a future intention.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, it can also be spoken feedback, though in the modern context, it usually implies a written review.
Yes, but it sounds formal. 'Κάνω κριτική σε κάποιον' means you are evaluating their behavior or work.
A 'κριτική' usually includes a rating (like stars) and an evaluation. A 'σχόλιο' is just a comment.
It depends on your tone. If you say it with a smile, it's helpful. If you say it sternly, it sounds like a reprimand.
Use the adjective 'αρνητική': 'Έκανα μια αρνητική κριτική'.
Yes: 'Κάνω κριτικές' (I do reviews/I am a reviewer).
You can just say 'γράφω κριτική' (I'm writing a review).
Yes, in offices and tech, they say 'δώσε μου feedback' (give me feedback).
There isn't a direct opposite, but 'δέχουμαι κριτική' (to receive/accept criticism) is the other side of the action.
Not at all! It can be 'διθυραμβική' (enthusiastic/glowing).
Verwandte Redewendungen
ασκώ κριτική
similarTo exercise/apply criticism.
δίνω ανατροφοδότηση
specialized formTo give feedback.
αξιολογώ
synonymTo evaluate.
κατακρίνω
contrastTo condemn or criticize harshly.
