Significado
Paying to use someone else's property.
Contexto cultural
Renting a 'μηχανάκι' (scooter) is a rite of passage for tourists. The phrase 'κάνω μια ενοικίαση' is heard thousands of times a day in places like Paros or Naxos. Due to the economic climate, many Greeks now 'κάνουν ενοικιάσεις' for long-term living rather than buying, which has changed the social status of renting. Greeks love formal nouns. Using 'ενοικίαση' instead of 'νοικιάζω' makes a person sound more 'serious' and 'educated' in official settings. With the rise of digital nomads, 'βραχυπρόθεσμη ενοικίαση' (short-term rental) has become a common term in coworking spaces and cafes.
Use the Genitive
Always put the object in the genitive: 'ενοικίαση αυτοκινήτου', not 'ενοικίαση αυτοκίνητο'.
Avoid for People
Never use this for hiring people. For that, use 'προσλαμβάνω' (hire).
Significado
Paying to use someone else's property.
Use the Genitive
Always put the object in the genitive: 'ενοικίαση αυτοκινήτου', not 'ενοικίαση αυτοκίνητο'.
Avoid for People
Never use this for hiring people. For that, use 'προσλαμβάνω' (hire).
The 'Contract' nuance
In Greece, 'κάνω μια ενοικίαση' almost always implies that a paper contract is being signed.
Online Bookings
On Greek websites, look for the button 'Κάντε κράτηση' (Make a reservation) which is the step before 'ενοικίαση'.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'κάνω'.
Χθες, ο Γιάννης ________ μια ενοικίαση αυτοκινήτου για το ταξίδι του.
The sentence refers to 'yesterday' (χθες), so the past tense 'έκανε' is required.
Which phrase is most appropriate for a formal email to a real estate agent?
Θα ήθελα να...
This is the most professional and grammatically correct way to express the intent to rent.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are at a ski resort and need equipment.
'Εξοπλισμός' means equipment, which is what you need at a ski resort.
Complete the dialogue.
Υπάλληλος: Πώς μπορώ να σας βοηθήσω; Πελάτης: Γεια σας, ήθελα να ________ μια ενοικίαση μοτοσυκλέτας.
The collocation is 'κάνω μια ενοικίαση'.
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Ayudas visuales
Νοικιάζω vs. Κάνω Ενοικίαση
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosΧθες, ο Γιάννης ________ μια ενοικίαση αυτοκινήτου για το ταξίδι του.
The sentence refers to 'yesterday' (χθες), so the past tense 'έκανε' is required.
Θα ήθελα να...
This is the most professional and grammatically correct way to express the intent to rent.
Situation: You are at a ski resort and need equipment.
'Εξοπλισμός' means equipment, which is what you need at a ski resort.
Υπάλληλος: Πώς μπορώ να σας βοηθήσω; Πελάτης: Γεια σας, ήθελα να ________ μια ενοικίαση μοτοσυκλέτας.
The collocation is 'κάνω μια ενοικίαση'.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, it is very common on digital platforms like YouTube or Apple TV in Greek: 'Κάντε ενοικίαση της ταινίας'.
Yes, it sounds more like a business transaction, whereas 'νοικιάζω' is more everyday.
The plural is 'κάνω ενοικιάσεις' (I make rentals).
No, that is a common mistake. 'Ενοίκιο' is the money, not the act.
Yes, but usually at the start of the process. Once you live there, you just say 'νοικιάζω'.
You would say 'Θέλω να νοικιάσω το σπίτι μου' or 'Θέλω να το δώσω για ενοικίαση'.
Absolutely. 'Ενοικίαση εργαλείων' is a very common sign at hardware stores.
Usually 'για' (for) to show duration: 'ενοικίαση για μια εβδομάδα'.
Yes, it is 'η ενοικίαση'.
Usually, for hotels, we use 'κράτηση' (reservation) or 'διαμονή' (stay). 'Ενοικίαση' is for apartments or cars.
Frases relacionadas
νοικιάζω
similarTo rent (general verb)
μισθώνω
specialized formTo lease/rent (legal)
υπεκμίσθωση
specialized formSubletting
συμβόλαιο ενοικίασης
builds onRental contract
κοινόχρηστα
similarBuilding maintenance fees
