Bedeutung
Conversing formally.
Kultureller Hintergrund
A 'syzitisi' is almost never done without a coffee (frappe, freddo, or Greek coffee). The duration of the coffee is the duration of the discussion. Greeks are famous for having loud, passionate 'syzitiseis' about politics in public spaces. It might look like an argument to outsiders, but it's often just a standard discussion. In traditional families, a 'syzitisi' with the patriarch or matriarch is a formal event where important decisions (marriage, property) are finalized. The concept of 'Dialogue' is central to Greek identity, tracing back to Plato's Dialogues. Modern Greeks still value the ability to debate logically.
The 'Make' Rule
Always remember: in Greek, you BUILD a discussion with the verb 'to make' (κάνω).
Don't over-formalize
If you just want to chat about a movie, say 'μιλάω για την ταινία'. 'Κάνω συζήτηση' makes it sound like a film critique session.
Bedeutung
Conversing formally.
The 'Make' Rule
Always remember: in Greek, you BUILD a discussion with the verb 'to make' (κάνω).
Don't over-formalize
If you just want to chat about a movie, say 'μιλάω για την ταινία'. 'Κάνω συζήτηση' makes it sound like a film critique session.
Use Adjectives
Add 'σύντομη' (short) or 'γρήγορη' (quick) to make the invitation to talk sound less intimidating.
Eye Contact
When you 'make a discussion' in Greece, maintain strong eye contact. It shows you are serious and engaged.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'κάνω' in the past tense (Aorist).
Χθες, ο Γιώργος και η Μαρία ________ μια μεγάλη συζήτηση για το σπίτι τους.
The subject is 'George and Maria' (they), and the context is 'yesterday' (past), so we use 'έκαναν'.
Which preposition is used to indicate the topic of the discussion?
Κάνουμε μια συζήτηση ____ την πολιτική.
'Για' means 'about' or 'for' and is the standard preposition for the topic of a discussion.
Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate phrase.
Α: Έχεις λίγο χρόνο; Β: Ναι, τι συμβαίνει; Α: Θέλω να ________________ για το πρόγραμμα της εβδομάδας.
The context of 'program of the week' implies a need for planning and discussion.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Πότε θα λέγατε 'Πρέπει να κάνουμε μια σοβαρή συζήτηση' ;
This phrase is used for serious, often difficult, life-changing topics.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Greek vs English Logic
Types of Syzitisi
Formal
- • Επαγγελματική
- • Πολιτική
- • Ακαδημαϊκή
Personal
- • Σοβαρή
- • Φιλική
- • Οικογενειακή
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenΧθες, ο Γιώργος και η Μαρία ________ μια μεγάλη συζήτηση για το σπίτι τους.
The subject is 'George and Maria' (they), and the context is 'yesterday' (past), so we use 'έκαναν'.
Κάνουμε μια συζήτηση ____ την πολιτική.
'Για' means 'about' or 'for' and is the standard preposition for the topic of a discussion.
Α: Έχεις λίγο χρόνο; Β: Ναι, τι συμβαίνει; Α: Θέλω να ________________ για το πρόγραμμα της εβδομάδας.
The context of 'program of the week' implies a need for planning and discussion.
Πότε θα λέγατε 'Πρέπει να κάνουμε μια σοβαρή συζήτηση' ;
This phrase is used for serious, often difficult, life-changing topics.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt is technically understandable but sounds like a direct translation from English. Use 'κάνω' to sound like a native.
Not always, but it implies a specific topic. You can have a 'συζήτηση' with a friend, but it's usually about something specific, not just general chatting.
'Διάλογος' is more formal/philosophical. 'Συζήτηση' is the everyday word for a discussion.
Use the past tense: 'Έκανα μια συζήτηση'.
Yes, you can say 'Κάναμε μια έντονη συζήτηση' (We had an intense discussion) as a polite way to say you had an argument.
Both are correct. 'Μια' is more common in speech, 'μία' is slightly more formal or used for emphasis.
Use 'κουβέντα' instead of 'συζήτηση'.
Yes, in the plural: 'Κάνουμε συζητήσεις' (We are having discussions).
Yes, it's the standard way to refer to meetings or negotiations.
Usually 'για' (about) or 'με' (with).
Verwandte Redewendungen
Πιάνω κουβέντα
similarTo strike up a chat
Ανοίγω συζήτηση
builds onTo open/start a discussion
Λέω δυο κουβέντες
informal alternativeTo say a few words
Διαπραγματεύομαι
specialized formTo negotiate
Ανταλλάσσω απόψεις
synonymTo exchange views
