Signification
Starting a bank account or profile.
Contexte culturel
Opening a bank account in Greece often requires a 'Tax Identification Number' (AFM) and a utility bill as proof of address. It's more bureaucratic than in the US or UK. Similar to Greece, but the banking system is heavily influenced by British standards. The phrase remains identical. Many foreigners now 'open accounts' in digital-only banks (like Revolut) because traditional Greek banks can be slow for non-residents. Commentators use this phrase constantly. It's considered a 'cliché' but is essential for understanding sports news.
Use 'άνοιξα' for success
When you finally finish a registration, say 'Άνοιξα λογαριασμό!' to sound like a native.
The 'Restaurant' Trap
Never say 'ανοίγω λογαριασμό' when you want to pay for your dinner. It sounds like you want to start a bank inside the restaurant!
Signification
Starting a bank account or profile.
Use 'άνοιξα' for success
When you finally finish a registration, say 'Άνοιξα λογαριασμό!' to sound like a native.
The 'Restaurant' Trap
Never say 'ανοίγω λογαριασμό' when you want to pay for your dinner. It sounds like you want to start a bank inside the restaurant!
Digital vs. Bank
For websites, 'κάνω λογαριασμό' is 50% of usage. For banks, 'ανοίγω' is 99% of usage. Use 'ανοίγω' to be safe everywhere.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'ανοίγω' in the past tense.
Χθες, ο Γιάννης _______ λογαριασμό στην τράπεζα.
The subject is 'ο Γιάννης' (he), so we need the 3rd person singular past tense.
Which sentence is correct for a social media context?
Θέλω να...
To start using a platform, you 'open an account'.
Complete the dialogue at the bank.
Υπάλληλος: Πώς μπορώ να σας βοηθήσω; Πελάτης: Καλημέρα, _______.
This is the standard way to state your purpose at a bank.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: A striker scores his first goal of the season.
In sports, this means scoring the first goal.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΧθες, ο Γιάννης _______ λογαριασμό στην τράπεζα.
The subject is 'ο Γιάννης' (he), so we need the 3rd person singular past tense.
Θέλω να...
To start using a platform, you 'open an account'.
Υπάλληλος: Πώς μπορώ να σας βοηθήσω; Πελάτης: Καλημέρα, _______.
This is the standard way to state your purpose at a bank.
Situation: A striker scores his first goal of the season.
In sports, this means scoring the first goal.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsUsually, you say 'βγάζω πιστωτική κάρτα' (I get/issue a credit card), but you 'open an account' that the card is attached to.
Yes, 'δημιουργώ' (create) is the standard technical term used in software interfaces.
Ανοίγω λογαριασμούς (I open accounts).
Yes, 'ανοίγω κρυφό λογαριασμό' is perfectly correct.
Θέλω να ανοίξω έναν επαγγελματικό λογαριασμό.
No, but 'ανοίγω λογαριασμούς' (plural) can idiomatically mean starting a conflict that will need settling.
It is neutral-formal. It's appropriate for both a bank and a chat with a friend.
Usually an ID (ταυτότητα), Tax ID (ΑΦΜ), and proof of phone/address.
Yes, 'ανοίγω προφίλ' is a common alternative for social media.
It is 'άνοιξα' (I opened).
Expressions liées
κλείνω λογαριασμό
contrastTo close an account or settle a score.
κοινός λογαριασμός
specialized formJoint account.
λογαριασμός ταμιευτηρίου
specialized formSavings account.
κρατάω λογαριασμό
similarTo keep track/count.
