Significado
Ongoing activity.
Contexto cultural
Greek news anchors use this phrase to maintain a sense of urgency and professionalism. It is part of the 'newspeak' of Greek journalism. When dealing with Greek public services, 'είναι σε εξέλιξη' can sometimes be a polite way of saying 'we are working on it, please don't ask again yet.' In Greek universities, a thesis or a research paper is always 'σε εξέλιξη' until the very day of submission. With the constant building of the Metro and new infrastructure, 'Έργα σε εξέλιξη' is practically the unofficial motto of the city.
Use it for Emails
Whenever a client asks for an update, start your sentence with 'Η διαδικασία είναι σε εξέλιξη...' to sound instantly professional.
No Article!
Never say 'σε την εξέλιξη'. It's always 'σε εξέλιξη'.
Significado
Ongoing activity.
Use it for Emails
Whenever a client asks for an update, start your sentence with 'Η διαδικασία είναι σε εξέλιξη...' to sound instantly professional.
No Article!
Never say 'σε την εξέλιξη'. It's always 'σε εξέλιξη'.
The News Effect
If you want to sound like a Greek news reporter, lower your voice and say 'Οι εξελίξεις είναι καταιγιστικές και η έρευνα είναι σε εξέλιξη'.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing words to say 'The investigation is in progress.'
Η έρευνα _______ _______ εξέλιξη.
The standard collocation is 'είναι σε εξέλιξη'.
Which sentence is the most formal way to say a project is underway?
Ποια πρόταση είναι η πιο επίσημη;
'Βρίσκεται' is more formal than 'είναι', and 'σε εξέλιξη' is more formal than 'τρέχει' or 'γίνεται'.
Complete the dialogue.
Α: Πότε θα τελειώσει η ανακαίνιση; Β: Δεν ξέρω, οι εργασίες είναι ακόμα _______ _______.
The preposition 'σε' is always used without an article in this fixed phrase.
Match the phrase to the context.
Where would you most likely see the sign 'ΕΡΓΑ ΣΕ ΕΞΕΛΙΞΗ'?
This is the standard sign for roadworks.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosΗ έρευνα _______ _______ εξέλιξη.
The standard collocation is 'είναι σε εξέλιξη'.
Ποια πρόταση είναι η πιο επίσημη;
'Βρίσκεται' is more formal than 'είναι', and 'σε εξέλιξη' is more formal than 'τρέχει' or 'γίνεται'.
Α: Πότε θα τελειώσει η ανακαίνιση; Β: Δεν ξέρω, οι εργασίες είναι ακόμα _______ _______.
The preposition 'σε' is always used without an article in this fixed phrase.
Where would you most likely see the sign 'ΕΡΓΑ ΣΕ ΕΞΕΛΙΞΗ'?
This is the standard sign for roadworks.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasUsually no. You wouldn't say 'I am in progress.' You would say 'Εξελίσσομαι' (I am evolving) or 'Βελτιώνομαι' (I am improving).
'Σε εξέλιξη' is for processes and projects. 'Σε κίνηση' is for physical movement, like a car or a machine.
Yes, but it might sound a bit serious. In a text to a friend, you might just say 'Το δουλεύω' (I'm working on it).
Yes, if the show is currently airing, you can say 'Η σειρά είναι σε εξέλιξη'.
Yes, but 'υπό' is more formal/academic. Stick to 'σε' for daily life.
You can just write 'Έργο σε εξέλιξη' or 'Σε εξέλιξη'.
Not necessarily. It just means it's happening. A disaster can also be 'σε εξέλιξη'.
Only if you are a chef talking about the preparation. Not if you are eating it.
You could say 'ολοκληρώθηκε' (completed) or 'σταμάτησε' (stopped).
Yes, it is standard across all Greek-speaking regions.
Frases relacionadas
υπό κατασκευή
similarunder construction
εν τω γίγνεσθαι
specialized formin the making
προχωράει
synonymit is moving forward
στα σκαριά
idiomin the works / on the stocks
τρέχει
informalit's running
