Significado
To rank as most important.
Contexto cultural
In Greek offices, 'prioritizing' often happens through verbal negotiation rather than just digital tools. Saying you'll put something in priority is a strong social promise. The 'family first' rule is a core cultural pillar. Even in professional settings, family emergencies are automatically 'put in priority' with little question. Younger Greeks are increasingly using this phrase in the context of 'mental health' (ψυχική υγεία), reflecting a global shift toward individual well-being. When dealing with public services, hearing that your 'request is in priority' (σε προτεραιότητα) can sometimes be a polite way of saying they are working on it, but it may still take time.
The 'Vase' Trick
Remember 'Vazo' sounds like 'Vase'. You put your priorities in a vase to show them off.
Don't forget 'SE'
Without 'σε', the phrase sounds broken to a native speaker. It's the glue of the collocation.
Significado
To rank as most important.
The 'Vase' Trick
Remember 'Vazo' sounds like 'Vase'. You put your priorities in a vase to show them off.
Don't forget 'SE'
Without 'σε', the phrase sounds broken to a native speaker. It's the glue of the collocation.
Use it in Interviews
Greek employers love the word 'προτεραιότητα'. It shows you are organized and professional.
Family First
If you want to sound truly Greek, mention that you put your family (οικογένεια) in priority.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing verb in the correct form (Present Tense).
Εγώ πάντα _______ την οικογένειά μου σε προτεραιότητα.
The subject is 'Εγώ' (I), so the verb 'βάζω' must be in the first person singular.
Choose the correct preposition to complete the phrase.
Πρέπει να βάλεις τη δουλειά σου ___ προτεραιότητα.
The collocation is 'βάζω σε προτεραιότητα.' Other prepositions are grammatically incorrect here.
Match the situation to the most appropriate sentence.
Situation: You are talking to your boss about a new project.
This sentence uses the correct formal/neutral register for a workplace setting.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
Α: Γιατί δεν ήρθες στο πάρτι; Β: Συγγνώμη, έπρεπε να ____________________.
Option A is the standard, natural collocation. Option B is a literal translation from English, and Option C is missing a preposition.
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Ayudas visuales
Formal vs. Informal
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosΕγώ πάντα _______ την οικογένειά μου σε προτεραιότητα.
The subject is 'Εγώ' (I), so the verb 'βάζω' must be in the first person singular.
Πρέπει να βάλεις τη δουλειά σου ___ προτεραιότητα.
The collocation is 'βάζω σε προτεραιότητα.' Other prepositions are grammatically incorrect here.
Situation: You are talking to your boss about a new project.
This sentence uses the correct formal/neutral register for a workplace setting.
Α: Γιατί δεν ήρθες στο πάρτι; Β: Συγγνώμη, έπρεπε να ____________________.
Option A is the standard, natural collocation. Option B is a literal translation from English, and Option C is missing a preposition.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNo, that's a common mistake for English speakers. Use 'βάζω' or 'δίνω'.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
It is 'προτεραιότητες'. You can say 'Βάζω τις προτεραιότητές μου σε τάξη' (I put my priorities in order).
You say 'πρώτη προτεραιότητα' or 'απόλυτη προτεραιότητα'.
Yes! 'Βάζω τα παιδιά μου σε προτεραιότητα' is very common.
Yes, but 'ιεραρχώ' is much more formal and less common in daily speech.
Almost none. 'Βάζω' is slightly more active, 'δίνω' is slightly more common in official contexts.
Yes, 'έχω προτεραιότητα' means 'I have the right of way'.
Yes: 'Έβαλα τη δουλειά σε προτεραιότητα' (I prioritized work).
You can just say 'Προέχει η δουλειά' (Work comes first).
Frases relacionadas
δίνω προτεραιότητα
synonymTo give priority
ιεραρχώ
specialized formTo hierarchize / rank
προηγείται
similarIt precedes / It comes first
έχω προτεραιότητα
builds onTo have priority
