Significado
A belief that something should happen.
Contexto cultural
In Greece, there is a strong 'προσδοκία' of reciprocity. If someone invites you to their home, it is expected that you will eventually return the invitation. This is part of the 'social glue' that maintains friendships. While Greek business culture is becoming more globalized, there is still a 'προσδοκία' of flexibility. Being strictly 'by the book' can sometimes be seen as unhelpful; being able to find a 'middle way' is often expected. The 'προσδοκία' of family support is paramount. It is often expected that grandparents will help raise grandchildren, and in return, children will care for their parents in old age. During Easter or Christmas, there is a 'προσδοκία' that people will return to their ancestral villages (to chorio). Not doing so often requires a very good excuse.
Use it for Soft Power
In a Greek office, use 'είναι μια προσδοκία' instead of 'πρέπει' (must) to sound more professional and less like a dictator.
Gender Matters
Always remember 'προσδοκία' is feminine. Using 'ένας' will immediately mark you as a beginner.
Significado
A belief that something should happen.
Use it for Soft Power
In a Greek office, use 'είναι μια προσδοκία' instead of 'πρέπει' (must) to sound more professional and less like a dictator.
Gender Matters
Always remember 'προσδοκία' is feminine. Using 'ένας' will immediately mark you as a beginner.
The Philotimo Connection
When someone says this to you in a social context, they are often appealing to your sense of honor.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the article and the word 'expectation'.
Η συνέπεια _______ _______ _______ σε αυτή την εταιρεία.
We need the feminine article 'μια' to match the feminine noun 'προσδοκία'.
Which sentence is the most appropriate for a formal job interview?
How would you say 'Teamwork is an expectation'?
The noun form 'είναι μια προσδοκία' provides the necessary professional distance and clarity.
Complete the dialogue between a host and a guest.
Host: 'Στην Ελλάδα, το να φέρεις ένα δώρο όταν σε καλούν για φαγητό _______.'
Bringing a gift is a social standard (expectation), not just a hope or a physical need.
Match the phrase to the correct context.
Context: A professor explaining that students must participate.
Participation is a standard academic expectation.
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Ayudas visuales
Hope vs. Expectation
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosΗ συνέπεια _______ _______ _______ σε αυτή την εταιρεία.
We need the feminine article 'μια' to match the feminine noun 'προσδοκία'.
How would you say 'Teamwork is an expectation'?
The noun form 'είναι μια προσδοκία' provides the necessary professional distance and clarity.
Host: 'Στην Ελλάδα, το να φέρεις ένα δώρο όταν σε καλούν για φαγητό _______.'
Bringing a gift is a social standard (expectation), not just a hope or a physical need.
Context: A professor explaining that students must participate.
Participation is a standard academic expectation.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
6 preguntasNo, for weather we use 'πρόβλεψη' (prediction) or 'αναμένεται' (it is expected). 'Προσδοκία' is for human standards.
It's slightly formal, but used when discussing serious topics like trust or reliability.
The plural is 'είναι προσδοκίες'.
Yes, 'έχω προσδοκίες' means 'I have expectations.' It is very common.
You say 'μη ρεαλιστική προσδοκία'.
Usually, yes. It implies a standard of quality. For negative things, we use 'φόβος' (fear) or 'ανησυχία' (concern).
Frases relacionadas
έχω την προσδοκία
similarI have the expectation
διαψεύδω τις προσδοκίες
contrastTo fail expectations
ξεπερνώ τις προσδοκίες
builds onTo exceed expectations
κοινή προσδοκία
specialized formCommon expectation
