Signification
To move closer to a goal.
Contexte culturel
In Greek schools, 'Πρόοδος' is also the name of the mid-term exam or progress report. Students often feel a mix of pride and anxiety when this word is mentioned. Similar to Greece, but in Cypriot dialect, you might hear 'κάμνω' instead of 'κάνω'. The sentiment of educational advancement remains a top priority for families. The phrase is often used by second-generation Greeks to describe their efforts to maintain the language, often encouraged by grandparents. The concept of 'Proodos' was used in the Byzantine court to describe the formal procession of the Emperor, linking the idea of progress to divine order and movement.
Use Adjectives
To sound more like a native, always pair 'πρόοδο' with an adjective like 'σημαντική' (significant) or 'σταθερή' (steady).
Gender Trap
Don't let the -ος ending fool you. It's 'Η πρόοδος'. Always use feminine articles and adjectives.
Signification
To move closer to a goal.
Use Adjectives
To sound more like a native, always pair 'πρόοδο' with an adjective like 'σημαντική' (significant) or 'σταθερή' (steady).
Gender Trap
Don't let the -ος ending fool you. It's 'Η πρόοδος'. Always use feminine articles and adjectives.
The 'Filotimo' Connection
Greeks value progress highly. Using this phrase shows you value self-improvement, which is a key cultural trait.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'κάνω' and the article.
Ο μαθητής __________ __________ πρόοδο στα μαθήματά του φέτος.
We use the present tense 'κάνει' for a current state and the feminine article 'μια' for 'πρόοδο'.
Which sentence is the most formal?
Choose the best way to report progress in a business meeting:
'Σημειώνω' is the formal alternative to 'κάνω' in professional settings.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
Α: Πώς πάει το νέο σου project; Β: Πολύ καλά, ____________________.
'Κάνω μια πρόοδο' is the correct collocation and gender.
Match the adjective to the type of progress.
1. Αλματώδη, 2. Σταθερή, 3. Μικρή
'Αλματώδη' comes from 'άλμα' (leap), 'σταθερή' means steady, and 'μικρή' means small.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΟ μαθητής __________ __________ πρόοδο στα μαθήματά του φέτος.
We use the present tense 'κάνει' for a current state and the feminine article 'μια' for 'πρόοδο'.
Choose the best way to report progress in a business meeting:
'Σημειώνω' is the formal alternative to 'κάνω' in professional settings.
Α: Πώς πάει το νέο σου project; Β: Πολύ καλά, ____________________.
'Κάνω μια πρόοδο' is the correct collocation and gender.
1. Αλματώδη, 2. Σταθερή, 3. Μικρή
'Αλματώδη' comes from 'άλμα' (leap), 'σταθερή' means steady, and 'μικρή' means small.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsAdding 'μια' (a/some) often refers to a specific instance or a single step forward. Omitting it ('κάνω πρόοδο') refers to the general process of improving.
Yes! 'Κάνω πρόοδο με τη δίαιτά μου' is a very common and natural way to say you are succeeding in your diet.
Because it is the direct object of the verb 'κάνω', so it must be in the accusative case. The -ος ending of the nominative changes to -ο in the accusative.
The most direct opposite is 'μένω στάσιμος' (staying stagnant) or 'οπισθοδρομώ' (regressing).
Expressions liées
σημειώνω πρόοδο
synonymTo mark/note progress
κάνω άλματα
builds onTo make leaps
βελτιώνομαι
similarTo improve oneself
οπισθοδρομώ
contrastTo regress
