A1 Collocation خنثی

Κάνω μια ερώτηση

I am asking a question

معنی

Seeking information.

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زمینه فرهنگی

Greeks often use 'Κάνω μια ερώτηση' as a way to be polite before asking for something. It's a 'softener' that prevents the speaker from appearing too demanding. In Cyprus, the phrase is used identically, though the pronunciation of 'κάνω' might have a softer 'k' sound in local dialects. The politeness aspect remains central. In Greek universities, 'making a question' is seen as a sign of critical thinking. Students who don't ask questions are often thought to be disengaged. In Greek business meetings, it is common to interrupt with 'Να κάνω μια ερώτηση;' to ensure everyone is on the same page. It is not usually seen as rude.

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The 'Excuse Me' Combo

Always pair 'Κάνω μια ερώτηση' with 'Συγγνώμη' (Excuse me) when talking to strangers. It makes you sound much more fluent and polite.

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Redundancy Alert

Avoid saying 'Ρωτάω μια ερώτηση'. It's a classic sign of an English speaker translating literally. Stick to 'Κάνω'!

معنی

Seeking information.

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The 'Excuse Me' Combo

Always pair 'Κάνω μια ερώτηση' with 'Συγγνώμη' (Excuse me) when talking to strangers. It makes you sound much more fluent and polite.

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Redundancy Alert

Avoid saying 'Ρωτάω μια ερώτηση'. It's a classic sign of an English speaker translating literally. Stick to 'Κάνω'!

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Plural Power

If you have many things to ask, say 'Θέλω να κάνω μερικές ερωτήσεις' (I want to ask a few questions).

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'κάνω'.

Εγώ ______ μια ερώτηση στον δάσκαλο.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: κάνω

The subject is 'Εγώ' (I), so the verb must be in the first person singular.

Which sentence is the most natural way to ask a question in Greek?

How do you say 'Can I ask a question?'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Μπορώ να κάνω μια ερώτηση;

'Κάνω μια ερώτηση' is the correct collocation; 'ρωτάω' is redundant with 'ερώτηση'.

Complete the dialogue.

Πέτρος: Συγγνώμη, να σας ______ μια ερώτηση; Μαρία: Ναι, παρακαλώ.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: κάνω

The speaker (Πέτρος) is asking if *he* can make a question.

Match the Greek phrase with its English meaning.

Match the following:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: all

These are the past, future, and present plural forms of the phrase.

In which situation would you say 'Θα ήθελα να θέσω ένα ερώτημα'?

Choose the best context.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: During a formal academic lecture

'Θέτω ένα ερώτημα' is the formal variation of 'Κάνω μια ερώτηση'.

🎉 امتیاز: /5

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Fill in the correct form of the verb 'κάνω'. جای خالی A1

Εγώ ______ μια ερώτηση στον δάσκαλο.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: κάνω

The subject is 'Εγώ' (I), so the verb must be in the first person singular.

Which sentence is the most natural way to ask a question in Greek? Choose A1

How do you say 'Can I ask a question?'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Μπορώ να κάνω μια ερώτηση;

'Κάνω μια ερώτηση' is the correct collocation; 'ρωτάω' is redundant with 'ερώτηση'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

Πέτρος: Συγγνώμη, να σας ______ μια ερώτηση; Μαρία: Ναι, παρακαλώ.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: κάνω

The speaker (Πέτρος) is asking if *he* can make a question.

Match the Greek phrase with its English meaning. Match A2

هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: all

These are the past, future, and present plural forms of the phrase.

In which situation would you say 'Θα ήθελα να θέσω ένα ερώτημα'? situation_matching B1

Choose the best context.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: During a formal academic lecture

'Θέτω ένα ερώτημα' is the formal variation of 'Κάνω μια ερώτηση'.

🎉 امتیاز: /5

سوالات متداول

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Yes, 'Έχω μια ερώτηση' (I have a question) is perfectly natural and very common in Greek.

It is neutral. You can use it with your friends, your boss, or a stranger. It's never wrong.

You can! But you say 'Θέλω να ρωτήσω κάτι' (I want to ask something) instead of 'ρωτάω μια ερώτηση'.

You say 'Θέλω να σας κάνω μια ερώτηση' (I want to ask you [plural/formal] a question).

The plural is 'ερωτήσεις' (erotiseis). So, 'Κάνω ερωτήσεις'.

Not exactly for the phrase, but you might hear 'Να σε ρίξω μια ερώτηση;' (Can I drop you a question?) in very casual slang.

Yes, in the singular 'Κάνω ερώτηση' sounds incomplete. Always use 'μια' (a) or 'την' (the).

Yes, it's very common to start an email with 'Θα ήθελα να σας κάνω μια ερώτηση σχετικά με...'

عبارات مرتبط

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Ρωτάω κάτι

similar

To ask something

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Θέτω ένα ερώτημα

specialized form

To pose a question

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Απαντάω σε μια ερώτηση

contrast

To answer a question

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Ζητάω πληροφορίες

builds on

To ask for information

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