Signification
To guess the value or amount.
Contexte culturel
In Greek business culture, an 'estimate' is often treated as a flexible starting point for negotiation (pazari). Similar to Greece, but the word 'εκτίμηση' is very strictly used in land registry and property disputes, which are common in Cyprus. Often mixed with English: 'Κάνω ένα estimate' is a common 'Gringlish' variation heard in Greek-owned businesses abroad. In modern Athens tech hubs, the phrase is used exactly like 'Agile estimation' in English, losing its traditional 'negotiable' feel.
Use 'Βάσει'
To sound like a native professional, start your sentence with 'Βάσει των στοιχείων...' (Based on the data...) before making your estimate.
Gender Agreement
Never say 'ένα εκτίμηση'. It is a common mistake for English speakers. Always 'μια'.
Signification
To guess the value or amount.
Use 'Βάσει'
To sound like a native professional, start your sentence with 'Βάσει των στοιχείων...' (Based on the data...) before making your estimate.
Gender Agreement
Never say 'ένα εκτίμηση'. It is a common mistake for English speakers. Always 'μια'.
The 'Ballpark' Figure
If you want to say 'ballpark figure', you can say 'μια εκτίμηση κατά προσέγγιση'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing words to complete the phrase.
Ο μηχανικός πρέπει να ______ μια ______ της ζημιάς στο αυτοκίνητο.
The standard singular form is 'κάνει μια εκτίμηση'.
Which sentence is the most professional way to say 'I think it will cost 50 euros'?
Πώς θα το έλεγες επαγγελματικά;
This uses the professional collocation and formal structure.
Match the phrase variation to the correct context.
1. Προβαίνω σε εκτίμηση, 2. Κάνω μια εκτίμηση, 3. Το κόβω για...
Formality levels: High -> Neutral -> Low.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesΟ μηχανικός πρέπει να ______ μια ______ της ζημιάς στο αυτοκίνητο.
The standard singular form is 'κάνει μια εκτίμηση'.
Πώς θα το έλεγες επαγγελματικά;
This uses the professional collocation and formal structure.
1. Προβαίνω σε εκτίμηση, 2. Κάνω μια εκτίμηση, 3. Το κόβω για...
Formality levels: High -> Neutral -> Low.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsSlightly. With friends, you'd usually say 'λέω' or 'υπολογίζω'. Use it with friends only if you are discussing something serious like a budget for a trip.
Yes, but it means assessing their character or performance, not their 'price'. 'Έκανα μια εκτίμηση του χαρακτήρα του.'
'Εκτίμηση' is an estimate/assessment (often subjective), while 'υπολογισμός' is a calculation (usually objective/mathematical).
Use the verb 'υποεκτιμώ'. For 'overestimate', use 'υπερεκτιμώ'.
Yes, it is very common in business contexts when you are providing the estimate to a client.
You can say 'κάνω εκτίμηση' for the general act, but 'κάνω μια εκτίμηση' refers to a specific instance or report.
No. You can make an 'εκτίμηση' of a political situation or a person's mood.
The most formal way is 'προβαίνω σε εκτίμηση'.
Yes, scientists 'κάνουν εκτιμήσεις' for data points or experimental outcomes.
No. For that, use 'σε εκτιμώ'. 'Κάνω μια εκτίμηση' is only for the act of assessing.
Expressions liées
υπολογίζω
similarTo calculate or estimate.
μαντεύω
contrastTo guess or divine.
αξιολογώ
builds onTo evaluate or assess quality.
έχω σε εκτίμηση
specialized formTo hold someone in high regard.
