C1 Collocation Formal

κατά την προσέλευση

upon arrival

Significado

Refers to the time one arrives at a place.

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Contexto cultural

In Greek public services (KEP, Tax Office), 'προσέλευση' is a technical term. You often need to take a number 'κατά την προσέλευση' to be served. Invitations often list two times: 'Ώρα προσέλευσης' (Arrival time) and 'Ώρα μυστηρίου' (Ceremony time). This allows for the social gathering before the religious rite. Greek hospitals are very strict about 'προσέλευση' during visiting hours. You will see signs using this phrase to manage the flow of visitors. At Greek universities, 'προσέλευση' is used for exams. If you arrive after the 'προσέλευση' window, you might be barred from the exam.

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Master the 'ευ' sound

Remember that in 'προσέλευση', the 'ευ' sounds like 'ef'. If you say 'ev', it sounds slightly off to native ears.

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Avoid casual use

Don't use this with your Greek friends for a night out. They will think you're being sarcastic or overly formal.

Significado

Refers to the time one arrives at a place.

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Master the 'ευ' sound

Remember that in 'προσέλευση', the 'ευ' sounds like 'ef'. If you say 'ev', it sounds slightly off to native ears.

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Avoid casual use

Don't use this with your Greek friends for a night out. They will think you're being sarcastic or overly formal.

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The Invitation Rule

If an invitation says 'Προσέλευση 20:00', it's socially acceptable to arrive between 20:00 and 20:20, but not earlier.

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the correct formal phrase.

Παρακαλείσθε να επιδείξετε το πιστοποιητικό σας ________ την ________.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: κατά / προσέλευση

This is the standard formal collocation for showing documents upon arrival at an event.

Which sentence is appropriate for a formal wedding invitation?

Choose the best option:

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

Option 'β' uses the formal 'προσέλευση' and 'άρκεται' (begins), which is typical for high-end invitations.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Where would you see 'Κατά την προσέλευση'?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 2

Hospitals use formal language for safety protocols.

Complete the dialogue in a professional manner.

Υπάλληλος: Θα χρειαστούμε την ταυτότητά σας. Πελάτης: Πότε να τη δείξω; Υπάλληλος: ________.

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

The professional setting requires the formal 'κατά την προσέλευση'.

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Ayudas visuales

Where to use 'Κατά την προσέλευση'

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Professional

  • Conferences
  • Job Interviews
  • Offices
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Social

  • Weddings
  • Theaters
  • Galas
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Official

  • Hospitals
  • Public Services
  • Courts

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Fill in the correct formal phrase. Fill Blank B2

Παρακαλείσθε να επιδείξετε το πιστοποιητικό σας ________ την ________.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: κατά / προσέλευση

This is the standard formal collocation for showing documents upon arrival at an event.

Which sentence is appropriate for a formal wedding invitation? Choose C1

Choose the best option:

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

Option 'β' uses the formal 'προσέλευση' and 'άρκεται' (begins), which is typical for high-end invitations.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

Where would you see 'Κατά την προσέλευση'?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 2

Hospitals use formal language for safety protocols.

Complete the dialogue in a professional manner. dialogue_completion B1

Υπάλληλος: Θα χρειαστούμε την ταυτότητά σας. Πελάτης: Πότε να τη δείξω; Υπάλληλος: ________.

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

The professional setting requires the formal 'κατά την προσέλευση'.

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Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

Yes, but much more formal. It's like the difference between 'when you get here' and 'upon your arrival at the premises'.

No, for flights use 'κατά την άφιξη'. 'Προσέλευση' is for people attending something.

Because the preposition 'κατά' (meaning 'during') requires the accusative case.

Rarely. You might hear 'κατά τις προσελεύσεις' in a report about multiple events, but singular is the standard.

You can, but it's less formal. 'Κατά την' is the 'gold standard' for professional Greek.

It means 'free entry' or 'no registration/ticket required'.

The formal equivalent is 'κατά την αποχώρηση'.

Yes, very often, especially when talking about voter turnout or crowds at concerts.

Yes, usually a building, a hall, or a specific venue where an event is held.

Absolutely. It is the perfect phrase for professional correspondence regarding meetings or events.

Frases relacionadas

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κατά την αποχώρηση

contrast

Upon departure

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προσέλευση κοινού

specialized form

Public attendance/turnout

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κατά την άφιξη

similar

Upon arrival

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δήλωση παρουσίας

builds on

Declaration of presence

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