Signification
Looking forward to something.
Contexte culturel
Greek parents often place immense pressure on children to succeed academically, leading to the phrase 'έχω προσδοκίες' being a common part of household vocabulary. There is a general cultural cynicism towards political promises, often expressed by saying one has 'no expectations'. A host has the 'expectation' that a guest will enjoy themselves, and a guest 'expects' a high level of hospitality. In Greek business, expectations are often discussed indirectly at first, but 'έχω την προσδοκία' is used when formalizing agreements.
Use the Plural
In 90% of cases, 'έχω προσδοκίες' (plural) sounds more natural than the singular.
Don't sound like a robot
If you use this with your friends for small things, you'll sound like a textbook. Keep it for 'big' things.
Signification
Looking forward to something.
Use the Plural
In 90% of cases, 'έχω προσδοκίες' (plural) sounds more natural than the singular.
Don't sound like a robot
If you use this with your friends for small things, you'll sound like a textbook. Keep it for 'big' things.
The 'Small Basket' Rule
If someone tells you 'Κράτα μικρό καλάθι', they are telling you to lower your 'προσδοκίες'.
Teste-toi
Συμπληρώστε το κενό με τη σωστή λέξη.
Έχω την ________ ότι θα περάσεις τις εξετάσεις.
The sentence requires a noun following the article 'την'. 'Προσδοκία' fits the context of anticipating a result.
Ποια πρόταση είναι η πιο σωστή για ένα επαγγελματικό email;
Θέλετε να πείτε στον συνεργάτη σας ότι περιμένετε καλή δουλειά.
This is the most formal and grammatically correct way to express professional expectations.
Αντιστοιχίστε τις φράσεις.
Συνδέστε το επίθετο με το νόημα.
These are common collocations with the word 'προσδοκία'.
Συμπληρώστε τον διάλογο.
Α: Πώς σου φάνηκε το φαγητό; Β: Για να είμαι ειλικρινής, είχα ________ προσδοκίες, αλλά δεν ήταν τόσο καλό.
The word 'αλλά' (but) indicates a contrast, so the speaker must have had 'high' expectations that weren't met.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΈχω την ________ ότι θα περάσεις τις εξετάσεις.
The sentence requires a noun following the article 'την'. 'Προσδοκία' fits the context of anticipating a result.
Θέλετε να πείτε στον συνεργάτη σας ότι περιμένετε καλή δουλειά.
This is the most formal and grammatically correct way to express professional expectations.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are common collocations with the word 'προσδοκία'.
Α: Πώς σου φάνηκε το φαγητό; Β: Για να είμαι ειλικρινής, είχα ________ προσδοκίες, αλλά δεν ήταν τόσο καλό.
The word 'αλλά' (but) indicates a contrast, so the speaker must have had 'high' expectations that weren't met.
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Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNot exactly. 'I hope' (ελπίζω) is a feeling. 'I have an expectation' is more about a standard or a logical anticipation of a result.
Usually, 'προσδοκία' is neutral or positive. For negative anticipation, Greeks use 'φόβος' (fear) or 'ανησυχία' (worry).
You can say 'δεν περιμένω τίποτα' (I expect nothing) or 'δεν έχω καμία απαίτηση'.
Use the adjective 'υψηλές' (formal) or 'μεγάλες' (neutral). 'Έχω υψηλές προσδοκίες'.
Yes, if the topic is serious (e.g., discussing a project or a relationship). For 'I hope you have fun', use 'Ελπίζω να περάσεις καλά'.
It means to prove expectations wrong, usually in a disappointing way.
It's better to say 'από εσένα'. 'Από' indicates the source of the expectation.
Yes, it is very common in news, business, and education.
'Απαίτηση' is a demand. 'Προσδοκία' is an expectation. One is a requirement, the other is a hope/standard.
Exactly like the verb 'to have': έχω, έχεις, έχει, έχουμε, έχετε, έχουν.
Expressions liées
ελπίζω σε κάτι
similarto hope for something
περιμένω πώς και πώς
similarto look forward to something eagerly
διαψεύδω τις προσδοκίες
contrastto fail to meet expectations
ξεπερνώ τις προσδοκίες
builds onto exceed expectations
