मतलब
To encounter and be introduced to someone.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Greeks often use 'γνωριμίες' to navigate daily life. Having a 'γνωριμία' in a hospital or a government office is often considered a lucky advantage. A 'γνωριμία' is rarely just a business transaction. It usually involves a long coffee or a meal to establish personal trust before any contracts are signed. Greeks are generally very open to 'making acquaintances' with foreigners. It is common for a stranger to start a conversation with you at a cafe. In the past, a 'γνωριμία' was a formal event set up by a 'proxenitis' (matchmaker). Today, the term is used more loosely for dating.
The 'Nice to Meet You' Rule
Always use 'Χάρηκα για τη γνωριμία' at the end of a conversation, not the beginning. At the beginning, just say 'Χαίρω πολύ'.
Connections vs. Friends
Be careful with 'έχω γνωριμίες'. In a professional context, it's fine, but in a social context, it can sound like you are bragging about your status.
मतलब
To encounter and be introduced to someone.
The 'Nice to Meet You' Rule
Always use 'Χάρηκα για τη γνωριμία' at the end of a conversation, not the beginning. At the beginning, just say 'Χαίρω πολύ'.
Connections vs. Friends
Be careful with 'έχω γνωριμίες'. In a professional context, it's fine, but in a social context, it can sound like you are bragging about your status.
Plural Power
Use the plural 'κάνω γνωριμίες' when you want to sound like an extrovert or someone who is actively networking.
Coffee Culture
In Greece, the best way to 'κάνω μια γνωριμία' is over a long freddo espresso. Don't rush the introduction!
खुद को परखो
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'κάνω'.
Χθες στο συνέδριο, ο Γιάννης ________ μια πολύ σημαντική γνωριμία.
The sentence refers to 'yesterday' (χθες) and the subject is 'Γιάννης' (3rd person singular), so 'έκανε' is correct.
Which phrase is the most polite way to say 'Nice to meet you'?
Όταν τελειώνει μια πρώτη συνάντηση, λέμε:
This is the standard polite formula for acknowledging a first-time meeting.
Complete the dialogue.
Α: Θέλεις να έρθεις στο πάρτι; Β: Ναι, θέλω να ________ νέες γνωριμίες.
'Κάνω γνωριμίες' is the standard collocation for meeting people.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are networking at a professional event.
This specifically targets the professional context of the situation.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Κάνω vs. Έχω
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासΧθες στο συνέδριο, ο Γιάννης ________ μια πολύ σημαντική γνωριμία.
The sentence refers to 'yesterday' (χθες) and the subject is 'Γιάννης' (3rd person singular), so 'έκανε' is correct.
Όταν τελειώνει μια πρώτη συνάντηση, λέμε:
This is the standard polite formula for acknowledging a first-time meeting.
Α: Θέλεις να έρθεις στο πάρτι; Β: Ναι, θέλω να ________ νέες γνωριμίες.
'Κάνω γνωριμίες' is the standard collocation for meeting people.
Situation: You are networking at a professional event.
This specifically targets the professional context of the situation.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालIt is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a business meeting. However, 'κάνω τη γνωριμία σας' is more formal.
Yes, it's a safe, polite way to say you met someone you might be interested in without sounding too serious.
'Γνωρίζω' is the general verb for 'to know' or 'to meet'. 'Κάνω μια γνωριμία' focuses on the specific event of the introduction.
You would say 'Έκανα πολλούς φίλους'. 'Γνωριμίες' are acquaintances, not necessarily friends yet.
Always use 'με' (with). Example: 'Έκανα μια γνωριμία με τον Νίκο'.
Yes, but it's more informal. It's like saying 'I struck up a conversation'.
Yes! You can say 'Είναι μια παλιά μου γνωριμία' (He is an old acquaintance of mine).
It is typically taught at B1, but the basic components are A1-A2.
Yes, it is standard in all Greek-speaking regions.
No, only for people. For objects or concepts, use 'εξοικειώνομαι' (to get familiar with).
संबंधित मुहावरे
γνωρίζω κάποιον
similarTo know someone
πιάνω γνωριμία
informalTo strike up an acquaintance
συστήνομαι
builds onTo introduce oneself
έχω γνωριμίες
contrastTo have connections
κοινωνικοποιούμαι
specialized formTo socialize
