Signification
Getting better after being ill.
Contexte culturel
The phrase 'Καλή ανάρρωση' is the standard thing to say to someone who is recovering. It is often accompanied by 'Περαστικά'. Greeks often believe that 'ανάρρωση' requires a change of scenery, specifically going to the 'horio' (village) or the sea for 'clean air'. In Greece, 'αναρρωτική άδεια' (recovery leave) is a legal right, and people are generally respectful of the time needed to 'κάνω ανάρρωση'. It is common to post 'recovery' updates on social media with photos of tea, soup, or books, using the hashtag #anarrosi.
Drop the 'mia'
While 'κάνω μια ανάρρωση' is correct, dropping the 'μια' makes you sound more like a native speaker in most contexts.
Not for computers
Never use this for files or hard drives. Use 'ανάκτηση' instead.
Signification
Getting better after being ill.
Drop the 'mia'
While 'κάνω μια ανάρρωση' is correct, dropping the 'μια' makes you sound more like a native speaker in most contexts.
Not for computers
Never use this for files or hard drives. Use 'ανάκτηση' instead.
The power of 'Perastika'
If you tell someone you are 'making a recovery', expect them to say 'Perastika' immediately. It's almost a reflex.
Adjective placement
Place adjectives between 'κάνω' and 'ανάρρωση' for emphasis: 'Κάνω μια δύσκολη ανάρρωση'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'κάνω'.
Ο Γιάννης δεν ήρθε χθες γιατί ________ ανάρρωση στο σπίτι.
The sentence refers to 'yesterday' (χθες), so we need the past tense (Paratatikos or Aorist). 'Έκανε' is the correct past form.
Which adjective best fits a medical context for a very fast recovery?
Σου εύχομαι μια ________ ανάρρωση!
'Ταχεία' means rapid/fast and is the standard formal adjective for well-wishes regarding health.
Match the Greek phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are common collocations using adjectives with 'ανάρρωση'.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
Α: Πώς είναι η Μαρία μετά την επέμβαση; Β: Είναι καλά, ________.
The first option is the only one that makes sense contextually and grammatically.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΟ Γιάννης δεν ήρθε χθες γιατί ________ ανάρρωση στο σπίτι.
The sentence refers to 'yesterday' (χθες), so we need the past tense (Paratatikos or Aorist). 'Έκανε' is the correct past form.
Σου εύχομαι μια ________ ανάρρωση!
'Ταχεία' means rapid/fast and is the standard formal adjective for well-wishes regarding health.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are common collocations using adjectives with 'ανάρρωση'.
Α: Πώς είναι η Μαρία μετά την επέμβαση; Β: Είναι καλά, ________.
The first option is the only one that makes sense contextually and grammatically.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral. It's safe to use with your doctor, your boss, or your best friend.
No, that sounds like a literal translation from English 'take a recovery'. Always use 'κάνω'.
'Ανάρρωση' is the process of getting better (convalescence), while 'θεραπεία' is the treatment or cure itself.
Yes, you can say 'κάνω ψυχολογική ανάρρωση' after a trauma or a breakup.
The nominative is 'ανάρρωση'. 'Αναρρώσει' is a verb form (subjunctive/future).
It's optional. 'Κάνω ανάρρωση' is more common for the general state, 'κάνω μια ανάρρωση' for a specific instance.
You say 'Σου εύχομαι ταχεία ανάρρωση!'
Absolutely. It's perfect for physical injuries.
There isn't a single word, but you could say 'επιδείνωση' (deterioration).
In Modern Greek, double consonants are usually pronounced as single sounds, so it's a standard 'r'.
Expressions liées
γίνομαι καλά
similarto get well
συνέρχομαι
similarto come to / to recover
αναρρωτική άδεια
builds onsick leave
βελτιώνεται η υγεία μου
synonymmy health is improving
παίρνω τα πάνω μου
specialized formto start feeling better / to perk up
