A2 Collocation Neutral

κάνω μια έρευνα

do research

Significado

Investigating a topic.

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Contexto cultural

Greeks are very price-sensitive. 'Κάνω έρευνα αγοράς' is not just a phrase; it's a survival strategy. People will often visit 3-4 different 'laiki' (street markets) to find the best tomatoes. Greek universities (AEI) place a heavy emphasis on theoretical research. When a student says 'κάνω έρευνα,' it often involves deep library work or analyzing historical texts. Investigative journalism is popular in Greece. Shows like 'Fos sto Tounel' (Light in the Tunnel) are famous for 'doing research' on cold cases and missing persons. Small family businesses often 'do research' by simply talking to their neighbors and regular customers rather than using big data.

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Use 'μια' for specific tasks

Adding 'μια' makes it sound like a specific project you are working on right now.

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Avoid 'φτιάχνω'

Never say 'φτιάχνω μια έρευνα.' It sounds like you are physically building a laboratory.

Significado

Investigating a topic.

💡

Use 'μια' for specific tasks

Adding 'μια' makes it sound like a specific project you are working on right now.

⚠️

Avoid 'φτιάχνω'

Never say 'φτιάχνω μια έρευνα.' It sounds like you are physically building a laboratory.

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Combine with 'αγοράς'

If you want to sound like a native speaker while shopping, always use 'κάνω μια έρευνα αγοράς.'

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'κάνω' in the past tense.

Χθες, ο Γιώργος _______ μια έρευνα για το πανεπιστήμιο.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: έκανε

The subject is 'ο Γιώργος' (he), so we need the 3rd person singular past tense: έκανε.

Which phrase is most appropriate for 'market research'?

Θέλω να αγοράσω αυτοκίνητο, οπότε θα κάνω μια...

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: έρευνα αγοράς

'Έρευνα αγοράς' is the standard term for comparing prices and products in the market.

Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.

Α: Γιατί είσαι στον υπολογιστή τόση ώρα; Β: ________________ για φθηνά εισιτήρια.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Κάνω μια έρευνα

'Κάνω μια έρευνα' is the natural way to say you are looking for information like ticket prices.

Match the type of research to the person.

1. Επιστήμονας, 2. Καταναλωτής, 3. Φοιτητής

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 1-Β, 2-Α, 3-Γ

Scientists do scientific research, consumers do market research, and students do academic research.

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Ayudas visuales

Types of Research (Έρευνα)

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Academic

  • Βιβλιοθήκη
  • Πανεπιστήμιο
  • Καθηγητής
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Market

  • Τιμές
  • Προϊόντα
  • Αγορά
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Scientific

  • Εργαστήριο
  • Δεδομένα
  • Πείραμα

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'κάνω' in the past tense. Fill Blank A2

Χθες, ο Γιώργος _______ μια έρευνα για το πανεπιστήμιο.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: έκανε

The subject is 'ο Γιώργος' (he), so we need the 3rd person singular past tense: έκανε.

Which phrase is most appropriate for 'market research'? Choose A2

Θέλω να αγοράσω αυτοκίνητο, οπότε θα κάνω μια...

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: έρευνα αγοράς

'Έρευνα αγοράς' is the standard term for comparing prices and products in the market.

Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase. dialogue_completion B1

Α: Γιατί είσαι στον υπολογιστή τόση ώρα; Β: ________________ για φθηνά εισιτήρια.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Κάνω μια έρευνα

'Κάνω μια έρευνα' is the natural way to say you are looking for information like ticket prices.

Match the type of research to the person. situation_matching B1

1. Επιστήμονας, 2. Καταναλωτής, 3. Φοιτητής

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 1-Β, 2-Α, 3-Γ

Scientists do scientific research, consumers do market research, and students do academic research.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

Yes, 'κάνω έρευνα' is more general (I do research as a profession), while 'κάνω μια έρευνα' refers to a specific instance.

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.

The plural is 'κάνω έρευνες' (I am doing researches/studies).

Yes, but 'ψάχνω στο Google' is more common for quick searches.

Κάνω μια έρευνα για τον καρκίνο.

Yes, it can mean both research and survey/poll.

You can use 'κάνω,' but 'διεξάγω' (conduct) is more professional.

Yes, but the police usually say 'διενεργώ έρευνα.'

Only if you are looking for information, not physical objects.

There isn't a direct opposite, but 'αγνοώ' (to ignore) or 'αποφασίζω στην τύχη' (decide by luck) are conceptual opposites.

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