Significado
To report wrongdoing.
Contexto cultural
The 'Συνήγορος του Πολίτη' (The Greek Ombudsman) is a very popular institution where Greeks 'κάνουν καταγγελία' against the state itself for maladministration. In Cyprus, the phrase is used similarly, but there is a very strong emphasis on reporting 'illegal employment' due to the specific economic landscape. Many 'καταγγελίες' in Greece are now filed directly to EU bodies if they concern environmental protection or data privacy (GDPR). In Greek communities abroad (like Astoria or Melbourne), 'κάνω καταγγελία' is often used jokingly among friends to describe someone who is being too bossy or strict.
The 'Threat' Power
In Greece, simply saying 'Θα κάνω καταγγελία' is often enough to make a stubborn shop owner suddenly find a solution to your problem.
Don't Overuse
If you use this for minor things, people will stop taking you seriously. Save it for real violations.
Significado
To report wrongdoing.
The 'Threat' Power
In Greece, simply saying 'Θα κάνω καταγγελία' is often enough to make a stubborn shop owner suddenly find a solution to your problem.
Don't Overuse
If you use this for minor things, people will stop taking you seriously. Save it for real violations.
Written vs Spoken
When writing, use 'Υποβάλλω καταγγελία'. When speaking, 'Κάνω μια καταγγελία' is much more natural.
Anonymous Reports
You can often make an 'ανώνυμη καταγγελία' (anonymous report) if you are afraid of repercussions.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'κάνω'.
Χθες, ο Γιώργος _______ μια καταγγελία στην αστυνομία για την κλοπή.
The word 'Χθες' (yesterday) indicates we need the past tense (Aorist).
Which situation is appropriate for 'κάνω μια καταγγελία'?
Σε ποια περίπτωση χρησιμοποιούμε τη φράση;
'Καταγγελία' is for serious/illegal issues, not personal tastes or minor social errors.
Match the authority with the reason for the 'καταγγελία'.
1. Αστυνομία, 2. Επιθεώρηση Εργασίας, 3. Συνήγορος του Καταναλωτή
Police for theft, Labor Inspectorate for unpaid overtime, Consumer Ombudsman for defective products.
Complete the dialogue with the correct preposition.
Πολίτης: Θέλω να κάνω μια καταγγελία ____ του διευθυντή μου.
We use 'κατά' (against) when reporting a specific person.
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Ayudas visuales
Where to make a 'Katangelia'
Police
- • Theft
- • Violence
- • Noise
Consumer
- • Scams
- • Broken items
- • Bad service
Work
- • Unpaid work
- • Safety
- • Harassment
Katangelia vs. Parapona
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosΧθες, ο Γιώργος _______ μια καταγγελία στην αστυνομία για την κλοπή.
The word 'Χθες' (yesterday) indicates we need the past tense (Aorist).
Σε ποια περίπτωση χρησιμοποιούμε τη φράση;
'Καταγγελία' is for serious/illegal issues, not personal tastes or minor social errors.
1. Αστυνομία, 2. Επιθεώρηση Εργασίας, 3. Συνήγορος του Καταναλωτή
Police for theft, Labor Inspectorate for unpaid overtime, Consumer Ombudsman for defective products.
Πολίτης: Θέλω να κάνω μια καταγγελία ____ του διευθυντή μου.
We use 'κατά' (against) when reporting a specific person.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, it always involves reporting something wrong or terminating a contract. You never 'make a katangelia' for something good.
Yes, if they are breaking labor laws, you 'κάνεις καταγγελία στην επιθεώρηση εργασίας'.
A 'καταγγελία' is a report to an authority. A 'μήνυση' (lawsuit) is a formal legal action to start a trial.
Usually no. Most consumer and police reports can be done by any citizen.
You say 'ανώνυμη καταγγελία'.
Yes, but 'αναφορά' (report) is more common for reporting a post or a profile.
Yes, 'καταγγελία για διατάραξη κοινής ησυχίας' is the standard phrase.
Use 'υποβάλλω' instead of 'κάνω'.
Very. Consumer rights are a big topic and people are encouraged to report violations.
It can, but in daily life, it's much more like 'filing a formal complaint'.
Frases relacionadas
κάνω παράπονα
similarTo complain
κάνω μήνυση
specialized formTo file a lawsuit/criminal charge
καταγγελία σύμβασης
specialized formTermination of contract
αναφέρω ένα περιστατικό
similarTo report an incident
τραβάω καταγγελία
slangTo 'pull' a report
