Signification
Requirement for something.
Contexte culturel
The phrase is synonymous with the 'paperwork culture' in Greece. Historically, getting anything done required a long list of 'προϋποθέσεις' that could feel endless. In Greek universities, certain 'heavy' subjects are prerequisites for others. Students often use the term to discuss their study path. With the rise of startups in Athens and Thessaloniki, the phrase has moved from dusty offices to modern Slack channels, often used to define 'Minimum Viable Product' (MVP) requirements. Greeks value 'philotimo' (honor/respect). While not a legal requirement, many Greeks would say that 'philotimo' is a 'προϋπόθεση' for being a good person.
Use with 'για'
Always follow the phrase with 'για' if you are naming a noun (e.g., για τη δουλειά).
Don't forget the Dialytika
The two dots over the 'υ' (ϋ) are vital. Without them, it would be pronounced 'pro-ee-po-the-si' differently.
Signification
Requirement for something.
Use with 'για'
Always follow the phrase with 'για' if you are naming a noun (e.g., για τη δουλειά).
Don't forget the Dialytika
The two dots over the 'υ' (ϋ) are vital. Without them, it would be pronounced 'pro-ee-po-the-si' differently.
Sound more formal
Replace 'είναι' with 'αποτελεί' in emails to sound like a native professional.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the article and the noun.
Η καλή γνώση της γλώσσας είναι ______ ______ για τη δουλειά.
The noun is feminine, so it needs the feminine indefinite article 'μια'.
Which sentence is logically correct?
Ποια πρόταση είναι σωστή;
Studying is the requirement (prerequisite) for success, not the other way around.
Match the requirement with the goal.
Συνδέστε την προϋπόθεση με το στόχο.
All these pairs represent a prerequisite and its corresponding goal.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
Α: Θέλω να γραφτώ στο γυμναστήριο. Β: Η ιατρική βεβαίωση ______ ______ ______.
A medical certificate is a standard requirement for gym enrollment.
In which situation would you use 'είναι μια προϋπόθεση'?
Σε ποια περίπτωση θα χρησιμοποιούσατε τη φράση;
Visa instructions always list prerequisites.
🎉 Score : /5
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
5 exercicesΗ καλή γνώση της γλώσσας είναι ______ ______ για τη δουλειά.
The noun is feminine, so it needs the feminine indefinite article 'μια'.
Ποια πρόταση είναι σωστή;
Studying is the requirement (prerequisite) for success, not the other way around.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
All these pairs represent a prerequisite and its corresponding goal.
Α: Θέλω να γραφτώ στο γυμναστήριο. Β: Η ιατρική βεβαίωση ______ ______ ______.
A medical certificate is a standard requirement for gym enrollment.
Σε ποια περίπτωση θα χρησιμοποιούσατε τη φράση;
Visa instructions always list prerequisites.
🎉 Score : /5
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, all nouns ending in -ση derived from verbs are feminine in Greek.
Not really. You don't say 'He is a prerequisite'. You say 'His presence is a prerequisite'.
The plural is 'προϋποθέσεις' (pro-i-po-the-sis).
No, it's too formal for slang. Use 'πρέπει' or 'θέλει' instead.
Expressions liées
απαραίτητος όρος
synonymnecessary term
προαπαιτούμενο
similarprerequisite
υπό τον όρο
builds onunder the condition
χωρίς αυτό δεν γίνεται
informalwithout this, it doesn't happen
