Signification
To give priority or stress to something.
Contexte culturel
In Greek schools, 'Ekthesi' (essay writing) is a major subject. Students are taught to use 'δίνω έμφαση' to structure their arguments effectively. Political discourse in Greece is often very formal and rhetorical. Phrases like 'δίνουμε έμφαση' are staples of every political manifesto. When doing business in Greece, being clear about your priorities is respected. Using this phrase shows you are professional and serious. News anchors use the passive 'δίνεται έμφαση' to sound objective and authoritative when reporting on government actions.
Use it in Essays
This is a 'magic phrase' for Greek exams. It makes your writing sound structured and academic.
The 'SE' Rule
Never forget the 'σε' after the phrase. 'Δίνω έμφαση το θέμα' is a major grammar error.
Signification
To give priority or stress to something.
Use it in Essays
This is a 'magic phrase' for Greek exams. It makes your writing sound structured and academic.
The 'SE' Rule
Never forget the 'σε' after the phrase. 'Δίνω έμφαση το θέμα' is a major grammar error.
Add Adjectives
Use 'ιδιαίτερη' (special) or 'πρωταρχική' (primary) before 'έμφαση' to sound like a native speaker.
Body Language
Greeks often use a hand gesture (pinching fingers together) when they say they are 'giving emphasis' to something.
Teste-toi
Συμπληρώστε το σωστό τύπο του ρήματος 'δίνω' στον Αόριστο.
Χθες, ο διευθυντής _______ έμφαση στους νέους στόχους.
We need the 3rd person singular in the Aorist (Past) tense because of the word 'Χθες' (Yesterday).
Επιλέξτε τη σωστή πρόθεση.
Δίνουμε έμφαση ___ σωστή προφορά.
The phrase 'δίνω έμφαση' is always followed by the preposition 'σε' + article (στη).
Σε ποια κατάσταση θα ακούγατε τη φράση 'Δίνεται έμφαση στην πρόληψη';
Επιλέξτε την πιο πιθανή κατάσταση.
This is a formal, passive construction typical of medical or scientific contexts.
Συμπληρώστε την απάντηση του Β.
Α: Γιατί το βιβλίο είναι τόσο δημοφιλές; Β: Επειδή δίνει _______ στην καθημερινή ζωή των ανθρώπων.
While 'έμφαση' is the target phrase, 'βάση' and 'σημασία' are also valid synonyms in this context.
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Aides visuelles
Formal vs Informal Emphasis
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΧθες, ο διευθυντής _______ έμφαση στους νέους στόχους.
We need the 3rd person singular in the Aorist (Past) tense because of the word 'Χθες' (Yesterday).
Δίνουμε έμφαση ___ σωστή προφορά.
The phrase 'δίνω έμφαση' is always followed by the preposition 'σε' + article (στη).
Επιλέξτε την πιο πιθανή κατάσταση.
This is a formal, passive construction typical of medical or scientific contexts.
Α: Γιατί το βιβλίο είναι τόσο δημοφιλές; Β: Επειδή δίνει _______ στην καθημερινή ζωή των ανθρώπων.
While 'έμφαση' is the target phrase, 'βάση' and 'σημασία' are also valid synonyms in this context.
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Questions fréquentes
14 questionsUsually no. You give emphasis to ideas, points, or strategies. If you want to focus on a person, use 'εστιάζω σε κάποιον' or 'δίνω σημασία σε κάποιον'.
It is almost always without the article: 'δίνω έμφαση'. Adding 'την' would imply a specific emphasis mentioned before.
'Τονίζω' is a verb that can mean literal vocal stress or figurative stress. 'Δίνω έμφαση' is slightly more formal and common in writing.
Yes, 'έδωσα έμφαση' is very common when reporting what someone said in a meeting or speech.
It might be a bit too formal for a quick text to a friend. Use 'δίνω βάση' instead.
You can use the verb 'υπερτονίζω' or say 'δίνω υπερβολική έμφαση'.
Always 'σε', which usually combines with the article to become 'στην', 'στο', 'στις', etc.
Yes, it is one of the most common phrases in Greek business environments to discuss priorities.
No, this is a common mistake. Always use 'δίνω'.
Yes, in a figurative sense. For literal highlighting with a pen, use 'υπογραμμίζω' or 'μαρκάρω'.
It is feminine: η έμφαση, της έμφασης.
Yes, e.g., 'Ο προπονητής έδωσε έμφαση στην άμυνα' (The coach emphasized defense).
Yes, it's in the top 500 most useful collocations for B2 learners.
There isn't a direct opposite phrase, but you could say 'παραμελώ' (neglect) or 'υποβαθμίζω' (downplay).
Expressions liées
δίνω βάση
similarTo take something seriously or pay attention.
υπογραμμίζω
synonymTo underline or highlight.
εστιάζω
similarTo focus.
θέτω σε προτεραιότητα
builds onTo prioritize.
τονίζω
synonymTo stress or accent.
