A2 Expression औपचारिक

έχω μια απαίτηση

I have a demand

मतलब

Asking for something specific.

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सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

In Greek customer service, being assertive is often necessary. Using 'έχω την απαίτηση' signals that you are a 'knowledgeable consumer' who won't be easily ignored. Similar to Greece, but the tone might be slightly more formal in business settings. The phrase is widely understood and used in the same contexts. Greek-Americans or Greek-Australians might use this phrase as a direct translation of 'I have a demand,' sometimes sounding more aggressive than they intend in English.

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Use 'την' for more power

Using the definite article 'την' (the) instead of 'μια' (a) makes your demand sound more established and non-negotiable.

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Watch your tone

Because this phrase is strong, your body language and tone of voice will determine if you sound 'assertive' or 'aggressive'.

मतलब

Asking for something specific.

🎯

Use 'την' for more power

Using the definite article 'την' (the) instead of 'μια' (a) makes your demand sound more established and non-negotiable.

⚠️

Watch your tone

Because this phrase is strong, your body language and tone of voice will determine if you sound 'assertive' or 'aggressive'.

खुद को परखो

Fill in the missing word to complete the firm request.

Έχω την _______ να με ακούσετε προσεκτικά.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: απαίτηση

The context of 'listen to me carefully' suggests a firm expectation or demand.

Which sentence is the most appropriate for a formal complaint at a hotel?

You are unhappy with your room. What do you say?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Έχω την απαίτηση για ένα καθαρό δωμάτιο.

While 'Θέλω' is polite, 'Έχω την απαίτηση' is the standard way to assert your right as a customer.

Complete the dialogue between a boss and an employee.

Boss: Γιατί δεν τελείωσες την αναφορά; Employee: Κύριε Παπαδόπουλε, έχω την απαίτηση να...

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: ...μου δώσετε περισσότερο χρόνο.

The employee is asserting a professional need for more time to complete a task.

🎉 स्कोर: /3

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अभ्यास बैंक

3 अभ्यास
Fill in the missing word to complete the firm request. Fill Blank A2

Έχω την _______ να με ακούσετε προσεκτικά.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: απαίτηση

The context of 'listen to me carefully' suggests a firm expectation or demand.

Which sentence is the most appropriate for a formal complaint at a hotel? Choose A2

You are unhappy with your room. What do you say?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Έχω την απαίτηση για ένα καθαρό δωμάτιο.

While 'Θέλω' is polite, 'Έχω την απαίτηση' is the standard way to assert your right as a customer.

Complete the dialogue between a boss and an employee. dialogue_completion B1

Boss: Γιατί δεν τελείωσες την αναφορά; Employee: Κύριε Παπαδόπουλε, έχω την απαίτηση να...

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: ...μου δώσετε περισσότερο χρόνο.

The employee is asserting a professional need for more time to complete a task.

🎉 स्कोर: /3

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

3 सवाल

Not necessarily. In a professional or customer service context, it is a standard way to express a requirement. However, with friends, it can sound very bossy.

No, for that you use 'κάνω αίτηση'. 'Απαίτηση' is a demand, 'αίτηση' is an application.

The plural is 'έχω απαιτήσεις' (I have demands/requirements).

संबंधित मुहावरे

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έχω δικαίωμα

similar

I have a right

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θέτω όρους

builds on

to set terms

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κάνω παράπονα

similar

to complain

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