Significado
Agreeing on something.
Contexto cultural
In Greece, a 'συμφωνία' is often preceded by a long period of relationship building. Don't expect to make a deal in the first five minutes of a meeting. Haggling is common in street markets. Using 'κάνουμε μια συμφωνία;' is a friendly way to suggest a lower price. Greek parents often use 'συμφωνία' to teach children about responsibility and rewards, reflecting a culture that values verbal contracts. Despite the bureaucracy, many small-scale Greek agreements are still done 'στα λόγια' (by word), though this is changing in the modern era.
The 'Handshake' Verb
Think of 'κάνω' as the action of shaking hands. You are 'doing' the handshake that seals the 'συμφωνία'.
Gender Matters
Never say 'ένα συμφωνία.' It sounds very jarring to Greek ears. Always use the feminine 'μια'.
Significado
Agreeing on something.
The 'Handshake' Verb
Think of 'κάνω' as the action of shaking hands. You are 'doing' the handshake that seals the 'συμφωνία'.
Gender Matters
Never say 'ένα συμφωνία.' It sounds very jarring to Greek ears. Always use the feminine 'μια'.
Use 'Κλείνω' for Impact
If you want to sound more like a native business person, use 'Κλείσαμε!' (We closed it!) when the deal is done.
Coffee and Deals
In Greece, the best 'συμφωνίες' are made over a long frappe or Greek coffee, not in a rush.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'κάνω' in the past tense.
Χθες, ο Γιάννης και εγώ ________ μια συμφωνία για το αυτοκίνητο.
The subject is 'ο Γιάννης και εγώ' (we), so the verb must be in the first person plural past tense.
Which article is correct for the word 'συμφωνία'?
Θέλω να κάνω ____ συμφωνία μαζί σου.
'Συμφωνία' is a feminine noun, so it requires the feminine indefinite article 'μια.'
Match the Greek phrase to its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are the various nuances of agreement in Greek.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
Α: Αν με βοηθήσεις, θα σου δώσω 10 ευρώ. Β: Εντάξει, ________!
In this context, 'κάναμε μια συμφωνία' (we made a deal) or simply 'συμφωνία' is the most natural way to accept a proposal.
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Ayudas visuales
Where to make a deal
Work
- • Salary
- • Hours
- • Projects
Home
- • Chores
- • Rent
- • Bills
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosΧθες, ο Γιάννης και εγώ ________ μια συμφωνία για το αυτοκίνητο.
The subject is 'ο Γιάννης και εγώ' (we), so the verb must be in the first person plural past tense.
Θέλω να κάνω ____ συμφωνία μαζί σου.
'Συμφωνία' is a feminine noun, so it requires the feminine indefinite article 'μια.'
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are the various nuances of agreement in Greek.
Α: Αν με βοηθήσεις, θα σου δώσω 10 ευρώ. Β: Εντάξει, ________!
In this context, 'κάναμε μια συμφωνία' (we made a deal) or simply 'συμφωνία' is the most natural way to accept a proposal.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNo, that is 'κάνω πρόταση γάμου.' A marriage is a 'συμφωνία' in a legal sense, but not in a romantic one!
Yes, 'κάνω deal' is very common in business and among young people, but 'συμφωνία' is more proper.
The plural is 'κάνουμε συμφωνίες' (we make agreements).
You can say 'Έκλεισε!' or 'Συμφωνήσαμε!' or 'Έγινε η συμφωνία!'
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your child.
'Συμφωνία' is the agreement/understanding. 'Συμβόλαιο' is the physical contract you sign.
Yes! It means 'I make a deal with myself' (e.g., to exercise more).
It can also mean 'harmony' or 'symphony' in a musical context.
You say 'σπάω μια συμφωνία' (informal) or 'αθετώ μια συμφωνία' (formal).
Both are fine. 'Μια' just means 'an' or 'one.'
Frases relacionadas
κλείνω συμφωνία
similarTo close/finalize a deal
συμφωνώ
builds onI agree
υπογράφω συμβόλαιο
specialized formTo sign a contract
αθέτηση συμφωνίας
contrastBreach of agreement
συμφωνία κυρίων
specialized formGentlemen's agreement
