Signification
Reserving a seat for travel.
Contexte culturel
During the summer, ferry tickets can sell out weeks in advance for popular islands. Greeks often use the phrase 'Έκλεισες;' (Did you book?) as a shorthand for 'Are you coming on vacation with us?' In Cyprus, the phrase is identical, but because there are no domestic trains or ferries, it almost exclusively refers to flights or theater tickets. Greek-Americans or Greek-Australians often use 'κλείνω' even when speaking English-influenced Greek, showing how deeply ingrained the 'closing' metaphor is. Modern apps like Ferryhopper have popularized the phrase among non-Greek speakers living in Greece, as the Greek interface uses 'Κλείσε τώρα' (Book now).
Use 'να'
Always remember to use 'να' when you say 'I want to book' (Θέλω να κλείσω).
Don't say 'Book-aro'
Some learners try to 'Greeklsh' the word 'book' into 'μπουκάρω'. This actually means 'to barge in' or 'to raid' in Greek slang!
Signification
Reserving a seat for travel.
Use 'να'
Always remember to use 'να' when you say 'I want to book' (Θέλω να κλείσω).
Don't say 'Book-aro'
Some learners try to 'Greeklsh' the word 'book' into 'μπουκάρω'. This actually means 'to barge in' or 'to raid' in Greek slang!
Open Tickets
If you aren't sure of the date, ask for an 'ανοιχτό εισιτήριο' (open ticket).
The 'Agency' Culture
In small Greek towns, the 'praktoreio' (agency) is a social hub. Don't be surprised if booking a ticket involves a 10-minute chat about the weather.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'κλείνω' in the past tense.
Χθες, _______ (κλείνω) δύο εισιτήρια για τη συναυλία.
The word 'Χθες' (yesterday) indicates the past tense (Aorist), which is 'έκλεισα'.
Which is the most natural way to say 'I want to book a ticket'?
Πώς το λέμε στα ελληνικά;
'Κλείνω' is the correct collocation for booking tickets.
Complete the dialogue at the port.
Ταξιδιώτης: Γεια σας, θέλω να πάω στην Τήνο. Υπάλληλος: Δυστυχώς, τα εισιτήρια για σήμερα _______.
When tickets are sold out or the booking period is over, we say they 'have closed'.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
1. Κλείνω τραπέζι. 2. Κλείνω εισιτήριο. 3. Κλείνω ραντεβού.
You book a table (τραπέζι) at a restaurant, a ticket (εισιτήριο) for cinema, and an appointment (ραντεβού) with a doctor.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Κλείνω vs Βγάζω
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΧθες, _______ (κλείνω) δύο εισιτήρια για τη συναυλία.
The word 'Χθες' (yesterday) indicates the past tense (Aorist), which is 'έκλεισα'.
Πώς το λέμε στα ελληνικά;
'Κλείνω' is the correct collocation for booking tickets.
Ταξιδιώτης: Γεια σας, θέλω να πάω στην Τήνο. Υπάλληλος: Δυστυχώς, τα εισιτήρια για σήμερα _______.
When tickets are sold out or the booking period is over, we say they 'have closed'.
1. Κλείνω τραπέζι. 2. Κλείνω εισιτήριο. 3. Κλείνω ραντεβού.
You book a table (τραπέζι) at a restaurant, a ticket (εισιτήριο) for cinema, and an appointment (ραντεβού) with a doctor.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, you can say 'κλείνω δωμάτιο' (I book a room), but not 'κλείνω εισιτήριο' for a hotel.
'Κλείνω' implies a reservation or booking in advance. 'Βγάζω' is more about the act of buying/getting the ticket, often right before you use it.
It is neutral. It's fine for both friends and travel agents. 'Κάνω κράτηση' is the formal alternative.
You say 'Έκλεισα' (E-klisa).
Yes, 'κλείνω εισιτήριο για το σινεμά' is very common.
No, its primary meaning is 'to close' (e.g., a door). Context tells you if it means booking.
You say 'Θέλω να κλείσω ένα εισιτήριο για τον φίλο μου' (for my friend).
Greeks often use the English term or say 'υπεράριθμες κρατήσεις'.
Say: 'Πόσο κάνει να κλείσω ένα εισιτήριο;'
Usually, you 'καλώ' (call) or 'παίρνω' (take) a taxi, but for a pre-booked airport transfer, you can say 'έκλεισα ταξί'.
Expressions liées
Κάνω κράτηση
synonymTo make a reservation
Βγάζω εισιτήριο
similarTo get/buy a ticket
Ακυρώνω εισιτήριο
contrastTo cancel a ticket
Κλείνω θέση
specialized formTo book a seat
