Bedeutung
Attempting to reach someone.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Greek business, personal relationships are key. While this phrase is formal, it often precedes a more personal 'coffee meeting'. Among Greeks abroad (Australia, USA), this phrase is often used when trying to reconnect with relatives in the 'homeland'. In Cyprus, the phrase is used similarly, but you might hear 'κάμνω' instead of 'κάνω' in local dialect. With the rise of Viber and Messenger in Greece, this phrase is now often used to describe the act of 'leaving a message' on these platforms.
Use it in Emails
Start a follow-up email with 'Σε συνέχεια της προσπάθειας επικοινωνίας μου...' to sound very professional.
Don't over-use
If you use this with your spouse, they might think you are being cold or passive-aggressive.
Bedeutung
Attempting to reach someone.
Use it in Emails
Start a follow-up email with 'Σε συνέχεια της προσπάθειας επικοινωνίας μου...' to sound very professional.
Don't over-use
If you use this with your spouse, they might think you are being cold or passive-aggressive.
The 'Silence' Context
In Greece, silence after a fight is common. This phrase is the 'icebreaker' tool.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word in the correct case.
Ο Γιάννης έκανε μια προσπάθεια __________ (επικοινωνία) με την πρώην κοπέλα του.
We need the genitive singular form 'επικοινωνίας' to modify the noun 'προσπάθεια'.
Which sentence is the most appropriate for a formal business email?
You want to tell a client you tried to reach them.
This option uses the formal 'μαζί σας' and the professional collocation 'προσπάθεια επικοινωνίας'.
Complete the dialogue.
Α: Γιατί είσαι στεναχωρημένος; Β: __________ με τον αδερφό μου, αλλά δεν μου μιλάει.
This fits the emotional context of trying to bridge a gap with a family member.
Match the phrase variation to the situation.
1. Κάνω μια κρούση. 2. Κάνω μια προσπάθεια επικοινωνίας. 3. Του ρίχνω μια σφυριξιά.
'Κρούση' is for testing waters, 'Προσπάθεια επικοινωνίας' is formal, and 'Σφυριξιά' is slang.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenΟ Γιάννης έκανε μια προσπάθεια __________ (επικοινωνία) με την πρώην κοπέλα του.
We need the genitive singular form 'επικοινωνίας' to modify the noun 'προσπάθεια'.
You want to tell a client you tried to reach them.
This option uses the formal 'μαζί σας' and the professional collocation 'προσπάθεια επικοινωνίας'.
Α: Γιατί είσαι στεναχωρημένος; Β: __________ με τον αδερφό μου, αλλά δεν μου μιλάει.
This fits the emotional context of trying to bridge a gap with a family member.
1. Κάνω μια κρούση. 2. Κάνω μια προσπάθεια επικοινωνίας. 3. Του ρίχνω μια σφυριξιά.
'Κρούση' is for testing waters, 'Προσπάθεια επικοινωνίας' is formal, and 'Σφυριξιά' is slang.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
4 FragenNot exactly. Calling is the method; 'making an effort of communication' is the intent. You can make an effort via email, letter, or even through a third person.
Yes! 'Έκανα πολλές προσπάθειες επικοινωνίας' means you tried multiple times.
Usually, yes. In a text to a friend, just say 'Προσπάθησα να σε πάρω' (I tried to get you).
It means a 'fruitless' effort—you tried to reach them, but failed to get a response.
Verwandte Redewendungen
έρχομαι σε επαφή
synonymTo come into contact
ανοίγω διάλογο
builds onTo open a dialogue
ρίχνω γέφυρες
similarTo build bridges
κρατάω επαφή
contrastTo keep in touch
