Significado
Signing a document.
Contexto cultural
The 'υπογραφή' is often accompanied by a 'σφραγίδα' (stamp). In Greek offices, a signature without a stamp is sometimes considered incomplete. When asking someone to sign, Greeks often use the diminutive 'υπογραφούλα' to make the request seem less burdensome. The phrase 'έπεσαν οι υπογραφές' (the signatures fell) is a common idiom meaning that a deal has been officially closed. While 'υπογραφή' is for documents, fans ask for an 'αυτόγραφο'. Mixing them up makes you sound like a lawyer rather than a fan!
The 'Mya' sound
Pronounce 'μια' quickly as one syllable to sound more like a native speaker.
Gender matters
Always use 'μια' (feminine), never 'ένα' (neuter) with 'υπογραφή'.
Significado
Signing a document.
The 'Mya' sound
Pronounce 'μια' quickly as one syllable to sound more like a native speaker.
Gender matters
Always use 'μια' (feminine), never 'ένα' (neuter) with 'υπογραφή'.
The 'Vazo' alternative
If you want to sound even more local, try using 'Βάζω μια υπογραφή' instead of 'Κάνω'.
Politeness
Adding 'παρακαλώ' (please) after the phrase is essential in shops and banks.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'κάνω'.
Παρακαλώ, ______ μια υπογραφή εδώ.
In a formal or polite context (indicated by 'Παρακαλώ'), we use the plural/formal form 'κάνετε'.
Which is the most natural way to ask a courier where to sign?
Πού να ______ την υπογραφή;
The collocation 'κάνω την υπογραφή' is the standard way to express signing.
Match the Greek phrase to its English equivalent.
1. Κάνω μια υπογραφή 2. Βάζω μια υπογραφή 3. Ρίχνω μια υπογραφή
These are the three main ways to express signing in Greek, ranging from neutral to very informal.
Complete the dialogue.
Υπάλληλος: Χρειάζομαι μια υπογραφή εδώ. Πελάτης: Φυσικά, ______ αμέσως.
Since 'υπογραφή' is feminine, the pronoun must be 'την'.
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Ayudas visuales
Where to use 'Κάνω μια υπογραφή'
Public Services
- • KEP
- • Police
- • Tax Office
Daily Life
- • Courier
- • Bank
- • Supermarket
Work
- • Contracts
- • Memos
- • Receipts
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosΠαρακαλώ, ______ μια υπογραφή εδώ.
In a formal or polite context (indicated by 'Παρακαλώ'), we use the plural/formal form 'κάνετε'.
Πού να ______ την υπογραφή;
The collocation 'κάνω την υπογραφή' is the standard way to express signing.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are the three main ways to express signing in Greek, ranging from neutral to very informal.
Υπάλληλος: Χρειάζομαι μια υπογραφή εδώ. Πελάτης: Φυσικά, ______ αμέσως.
Since 'υπογραφή' is feminine, the pronoun must be 'την'.
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Preguntas frecuentes
12 preguntasYes, but it sounds very formal and direct. 'Κάντε μια υπογραφή' is friendlier.
Yes, it is perfectly fine for signing on a tablet or screen.
They are almost identical. 'Βάζω' is slightly more informal and common in spoken Greek.
It's a way to make the task sound small and quick, even if you have to sign multiple times.
Technically yes, but 'αυτόγραφο' is the correct word for fans.
Use 'μια' for 'a signature' (general) and 'την' for 'the signature' (specific spot).
You say 'Χρειάζομαι μια υπογραφή από εσάς' or 'Κάντε μια υπογραφή εδώ'.
It's slang for 'signing something very quickly/casually'.
Yes, 'Έχει ωραία υπογραφή' means 'He has a nice signature'.
In Greece, an 'υπογραφή' is usually a stylized scribble, while 'ονοματεπώνυμο' is the full name.
Yes, if you have many documents to sign.
It's an 'initial' (a short signature). You 'κάνεις μια μονογραφή' on every page.
Frases relacionadas
βάζω μια υπογραφή
synonymTo put a signature
ρίχνω μια υπογραφή
similarTo drop a signature
πλαστή υπογραφή
specialized formForged signature
συλλέγω υπογραφές
builds onTo collect signatures
η υπογραφή μου
similarMy signature
