A2 Collocation خنثی

Κλείνω ένα εισιτήριο

I am booking a ticket

معنی

Reserving a seat for travel.

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زمینه فرهنگی

During the summer, ferry tickets can sell out weeks in advance for popular islands. Greeks often use the phrase 'Έκλεισες;' (Did you book?) as a shorthand for 'Are you coming on vacation with us?' In Cyprus, the phrase is identical, but because there are no domestic trains or ferries, it almost exclusively refers to flights or theater tickets. Greek-Americans or Greek-Australians often use 'κλείνω' even when speaking English-influenced Greek, showing how deeply ingrained the 'closing' metaphor is. Modern apps like Ferryhopper have popularized the phrase among non-Greek speakers living in Greece, as the Greek interface uses 'Κλείσε τώρα' (Book now).

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Use 'να'

Always remember to use 'να' when you say 'I want to book' (Θέλω να κλείσω).

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Don't say 'Book-aro'

Some learners try to 'Greeklsh' the word 'book' into 'μπουκάρω'. This actually means 'to barge in' or 'to raid' in Greek slang!

معنی

Reserving a seat for travel.

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Use 'να'

Always remember to use 'να' when you say 'I want to book' (Θέλω να κλείσω).

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Don't say 'Book-aro'

Some learners try to 'Greeklsh' the word 'book' into 'μπουκάρω'. This actually means 'to barge in' or 'to raid' in Greek slang!

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Open Tickets

If you aren't sure of the date, ask for an 'ανοιχτό εισιτήριο' (open ticket).

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The 'Agency' Culture

In small Greek towns, the 'praktoreio' (agency) is a social hub. Don't be surprised if booking a ticket involves a 10-minute chat about the weather.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'κλείνω' in the past tense.

Χθες, _______ (κλείνω) δύο εισιτήρια για τη συναυλία.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: έκλεισα

The word 'Χθες' (yesterday) indicates the past tense (Aorist), which is 'έκλεισα'.

Which is the most natural way to say 'I want to book a ticket'?

Πώς το λέμε στα ελληνικά;

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Θέλω να κλείσω ένα εισιτήριο.

'Κλείνω' is the correct collocation for booking tickets.

Complete the dialogue at the port.

Ταξιδιώτης: Γεια σας, θέλω να πάω στην Τήνο. Υπάλληλος: Δυστυχώς, τα εισιτήρια για σήμερα _______.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: έχουν κλείσει

When tickets are sold out or the booking period is over, we say they 'have closed'.

Match the phrase to the correct situation.

1. Κλείνω τραπέζι. 2. Κλείνω εισιτήριο. 3. Κλείνω ραντεβού.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: A. Restaurant, B. Cinema, C. Doctor

You book a table (τραπέζι) at a restaurant, a ticket (εισιτήριο) for cinema, and an appointment (ραντεβού) with a doctor.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

Κλείνω vs Βγάζω

Κλείνω (Book)
In advance Από πριν
Reservation Κράτηση
Βγάζω (Get)
At the counter Στο ταμείο
Immediate Αμέσως

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'κλείνω' in the past tense. جای خالی A2

Χθες, _______ (κλείνω) δύο εισιτήρια για τη συναυλία.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: έκλεισα

The word 'Χθες' (yesterday) indicates the past tense (Aorist), which is 'έκλεισα'.

Which is the most natural way to say 'I want to book a ticket'? Choose A1

Πώς το λέμε στα ελληνικά;

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Θέλω να κλείσω ένα εισιτήριο.

'Κλείνω' is the correct collocation for booking tickets.

Complete the dialogue at the port. dialogue_completion B1

Ταξιδιώτης: Γεια σας, θέλω να πάω στην Τήνο. Υπάλληλος: Δυστυχώς, τα εισιτήρια για σήμερα _______.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: έχουν κλείσει

When tickets are sold out or the booking period is over, we say they 'have closed'.

Match the phrase to the correct situation. situation_matching A2

1. Κλείνω τραπέζι. 2. Κλείνω εισιτήριο. 3. Κλείνω ραντεβού.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: A. Restaurant, B. Cinema, C. Doctor

You book a table (τραπέζι) at a restaurant, a ticket (εισιτήριο) for cinema, and an appointment (ραντεβού) with a doctor.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

Yes, you can say 'κλείνω δωμάτιο' (I book a room), but not 'κλείνω εισιτήριο' for a hotel.

'Κλείνω' implies a reservation or booking in advance. 'Βγάζω' is more about the act of buying/getting the ticket, often right before you use it.

It is neutral. It's fine for both friends and travel agents. 'Κάνω κράτηση' is the formal alternative.

You say 'Έκλεισα' (E-klisa).

Yes, 'κλείνω εισιτήριο για το σινεμά' is very common.

No, its primary meaning is 'to close' (e.g., a door). Context tells you if it means booking.

You say 'Θέλω να κλείσω ένα εισιτήριο για τον φίλο μου' (for my friend).

Greeks often use the English term or say 'υπεράριθμες κρατήσεις'.

Say: 'Πόσο κάνει να κλείσω ένα εισιτήριο;'

Usually, you 'καλώ' (call) or 'παίρνω' (take) a taxi, but for a pre-booked airport transfer, you can say 'έκλεισα ταξί'.

عبارات مرتبط

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Κάνω κράτηση

synonym

To make a reservation

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Βγάζω εισιτήριο

similar

To get/buy a ticket

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Ακυρώνω εισιτήριο

contrast

To cancel a ticket

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Κλείνω θέση

specialized form

To book a seat

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