Signification
Valuing something or someone.
Contexte culturel
In Greek business culture, personal reputation (φήμη) is everything. Saying you have someone 'in estimation' is a serious endorsement that can open doors. Greek professors often use this phrase in letters of recommendation to signify that a student has not just good grades, but 'character'. When meeting someone older or of higher status, using this phrase shows you understand social hierarchy and 'philotimo'. Greeks use this to maintain 'prosopo' (face). By affirming respect, you can disagree without causing a permanent rift.
The 'Medal' Rule
Think of this phrase as giving someone a mental medal. You don't give medals for pizza; you give them for bravery or skill.
Don't skip the 'SE'
Saying 'Σε έχω εκτίμηση' sounds like 'I have you estimation'—it's a common learner error that breaks the flow.
Signification
Valuing something or someone.
The 'Medal' Rule
Think of this phrase as giving someone a mental medal. You don't give medals for pizza; you give them for bravery or skill.
Don't skip the 'SE'
Saying 'Σε έχω εκτίμηση' sounds like 'I have you estimation'—it's a common learner error that breaks the flow.
The Power of 'Ιδιαίτερη'
Adding 'ιδιαίτερη' (special) before 'εκτίμηση' makes you sound like a native diplomat. Use it for your boss!
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct clitic pronoun and preposition.
Τον διευθυντή μου ___ έχω ___ εκτίμηση.
We need the accusative clitic 'τον' for 'διευθυντή' and the preposition 'σε'.
Which sentence is the most appropriate for a job interview?
How would you say you respect your former boss?
This is the most professional and respectful option.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form.
Α: Γιατί εμπιστεύεσαι τη Μαρία; Β: Γιατί ___ έχω σε εκτίμηση εδώ και χρόνια.
The clitic 'την' refers to 'τη Μαρία'.
Match the phrase variation to the context.
1. Τρέφω εκτίμηση για... 2. Σε έχω σε εκτίμηση... 3. Τον παραδέχομαι...
Matches the register levels correctly.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Liking vs. Respecting
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΤον διευθυντή μου ___ έχω ___ εκτίμηση.
We need the accusative clitic 'τον' for 'διευθυντή' and the preposition 'σε'.
How would you say you respect your former boss?
This is the most professional and respectful option.
Α: Γιατί εμπιστεύεσαι τη Μαρία; Β: Γιατί ___ έχω σε εκτίμηση εδώ και χρόνια.
The clitic 'την' refers to 'τη Μαρία'.
1. Τρέφω εκτίμηση για... 2. Σε έχω σε εκτίμηση... 3. Τον παραδέχομαι...
Matches the register levels correctly.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsTechnically yes, if your cat is very dignified, but it's usually reserved for humans to show respect for their character.
It's not 'better', it's different. 'Μου αρέσει' is about your taste; 'τον έχω σε εκτίμηση' is about their worth.
Yes, 'Δεν τον έχω σε εκτίμηση' is a very polite but devastating way to say you don't respect someone.
Yes, it is standard in all Greek-speaking regions.
Τους έχω σε εκτίμηση (I hold them in regard).
Yes, 'Έχω αυτή την εταιρεία σε εκτίμηση' means you trust their products or ethics.
It's okay for friends if you are being sincere or discussing something serious.
Add 'μεγάλη' (great): 'Τον έχω σε μεγάλη εκτίμηση'.
Not necessarily. You can respect a rival without liking them personally.
In this specific idiom, yes.
Expressions liées
τρέφω εκτίμηση
synonymTo harbor/nourish respect
υπολογίζω κάποιον
similarTo count on/respect someone's power
περιποιώ τιμή
builds onTo do someone honor
δεν τον έχω σε τίποτα
contrastI don't think anything of him
εκτιμώ δεόντως
specialized formTo appreciate as is proper
