Signification
Scheduled visit for medical care.
Contexte culturel
In Greece, it is common to refer to any medical specialist (dentist, cardiologist, etc.) simply as 'γιατρός' in casual conversation. The 'waiting room culture' is significant. Even with a 'ραντεβού', be prepared to wait and engage in small talk with other patients. Similar to Greece, but the healthcare system (GESY) has made 'ραντεβού' more strictly regulated and digital in recent years. Private doctors often have offices in apartment buildings, not just clinics. So 'στον γιατρό' often means going to a residential-looking building.
Gender Neutrality
Even if your doctor is a woman, saying 'στον γιατρό' is widely accepted as a generic term for the appointment.
Romantic Ambiguity
Be careful using 'Έχω ραντεβού' alone. In a professional setting, always specify where the appointment is.
Signification
Scheduled visit for medical care.
Gender Neutrality
Even if your doctor is a woman, saying 'στον γιατρό' is widely accepted as a generic term for the appointment.
Romantic Ambiguity
Be careful using 'Έχω ραντεβού' alone. In a professional setting, always specify where the appointment is.
The 'ν' in 'στον'
Don't forget the 'ν' at the end of 'στον'. It helps the flow of speech before the 'γ' in 'γιατρό'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
Έχω ________ στον γιατρό στις 10:00.
The standard word for a medical appointment is 'ραντεβού'.
Which prepositional phrase is most natural?
Έχω ραντεβού ________.
In Greek, we say 'at the doctor' (στον γιατρό) for appointments.
Complete the dialogue.
Α: Θέλεις να πάμε σινεμά το απόγευμα; Β: Δυστυχώς δεν μπορώ, ________.
This is the most polite and complete way to explain a medical commitment.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You are calling the dentist to confirm your 5 PM slot.
This phrase is used to state you have a pre-arranged slot.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΈχω ________ στον γιατρό στις 10:00.
The standard word for a medical appointment is 'ραντεβού'.
Έχω ραντεβού ________.
In Greek, we say 'at the doctor' (στον γιατρό) for appointments.
Α: Θέλεις να πάμε σινεμά το απόγευμα; Β: Δυστυχώς δεν μπορώ, ________.
This is the most polite and complete way to explain a medical commitment.
Situation: You are calling the dentist to confirm your 5 PM slot.
This phrase is used to state you have a pre-arranged slot.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, but 'συνάντηση' (synantisi) is more common for business. 'Ραντεβού' is used for services (doctor, hair salon) or dates.
It is neutral. You can use it with anyone, from your best friend to your CEO.
Use the past tense of 'έχω': 'Είχα ραντεβού στον γιατρό'.
You can say 'Έχω ραντεβού στον οδοντίατρο', but many Greeks still just say 'στον γιατρό'.
Expressions liées
Κλείνω ραντεβού
builds onTo book an appointment
Ακυρώνω το ραντεβού
contrastTo cancel the appointment
Ιατρική επίσκεψη
specialized formMedical visit
Περιμένω στην ουρά
similarWaiting in line
