Signification
Deciding on a course of action.
Contexte culturel
Decisions are rarely individual. Even adults often consult their parents before 'taking a decision' about big life changes. Hierarchy is important. While brainstorming is common, the final 'απόφαση' is usually taken by the highest-ranking person. Greeks can spend hours debating a decision (like where to go for coffee) without actually 'taking' one. This is part of the social experience. The term 'απόφαση' is also the official word for a court verdict. In news, you'll hear 'Η απόφαση του δικαστηρίου'.
The 'Make' Trap
Never say 'κάνω απόφαση'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers. Always 'take' it!
Use with 'Επιτέλους'
If you've been struggling to choose, add 'Επιτέλους' (Finally) to sound more natural: 'Επιτέλους, πήρα απόφαση!'
Signification
Deciding on a course of action.
The 'Make' Trap
Never say 'κάνω απόφαση'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers. Always 'take' it!
Use with 'Επιτέλους'
If you've been struggling to choose, add 'Επιτέλους' (Finally) to sound more natural: 'Επιτέλους, πήρα απόφαση!'
Ask for help
In Greece, it's very polite to ask 'Εσύ τι απόφαση θα έπαιρνες;' (What decision would you take?) to involve others.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct verb to complete the phrase.
Εγώ ______ μια απόφαση χθες.
In Greek, we 'take' (παίρνω/πήρα) a decision.
Fill in the missing word.
Πρέπει να πάρω την _________ να μάθω Ελληνικά.
The noun 'απόφαση' means decision.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Θέλεις πίτσα ή πάστα; B: Δεν έχω ______ ακόμα.
The phrase 'δεν έχω πάρει απόφαση' means 'I haven't decided yet'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Which phrase fits a formal business meeting?
'Έλαβε' is the formal version of 'πήρε'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΕγώ ______ μια απόφαση χθες.
In Greek, we 'take' (παίρνω/πήρα) a decision.
Πρέπει να πάρω την _________ να μάθω Ελληνικά.
The noun 'απόφαση' means decision.
A: Θέλεις πίτσα ή πάστα; B: Δεν έχω ______ ακόμα.
The phrase 'δεν έχω πάρει απόφαση' means 'I haven't decided yet'.
Which phrase fits a formal business meeting?
'Έλαβε' is the formal version of 'πήρε'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, 'Αποφάσισα' (I decided) is perfectly fine and very common. 'Πήρα απόφαση' is just a bit more descriptive of the process.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend. For very formal writing, use 'λαμβάνω'.
You say 'Το πήρα απόφαση'. Adding the 'το' (it) at the beginning makes it sound more like the English idiom.
Παίρνουμε αποφάσεις (We take decisions).
Yes, absolutely. It's used for everything from choosing a crayon to choosing a spouse.
Expressions liées
Αποφασίζω
synonymTo decide
Λαμβάνω απόφαση
specialized formTo take a decision (formal)
Καταλήγω
similarTo conclude/settle on
Αλλάζω γνώμη
contrastTo change one's mind
Το παίρνω πάνω μου
builds onI take it upon myself
