B2 Expression フォーマル

είναι μια προσδοκία

it is an expectation

意味

A belief that something should happen.

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文化的背景

In Greece, there is a strong 'προσδοκία' of reciprocity. If someone invites you to their home, it is expected that you will eventually return the invitation. This is part of the 'social glue' that maintains friendships. While Greek business culture is becoming more globalized, there is still a 'προσδοκία' of flexibility. Being strictly 'by the book' can sometimes be seen as unhelpful; being able to find a 'middle way' is often expected. The 'προσδοκία' of family support is paramount. It is often expected that grandparents will help raise grandchildren, and in return, children will care for their parents in old age. During Easter or Christmas, there is a 'προσδοκία' that people will return to their ancestral villages (to chorio). Not doing so often requires a very good excuse.

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Use it for Soft Power

In a Greek office, use 'είναι μια προσδοκία' instead of 'πρέπει' (must) to sound more professional and less like a dictator.

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Gender Matters

Always remember 'προσδοκία' is feminine. Using 'ένας' will immediately mark you as a beginner.

意味

A belief that something should happen.

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Use it for Soft Power

In a Greek office, use 'είναι μια προσδοκία' instead of 'πρέπει' (must) to sound more professional and less like a dictator.

⚠️

Gender Matters

Always remember 'προσδοκία' is feminine. Using 'ένας' will immediately mark you as a beginner.

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The Philotimo Connection

When someone says this to you in a social context, they are often appealing to your sense of honor.

自分をテスト

Fill in the correct form of the article and the word 'expectation'.

Η συνέπεια _______ _______ _______ σε αυτή την εταιρεία.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: είναι μια προσδοκία

We need the feminine article 'μια' to match the feminine noun 'προσδοκία'.

Which sentence is the most appropriate for a formal job interview?

How would you say 'Teamwork is an expectation'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Η ομαδική εργασία είναι μια προσδοκία.

The noun form 'είναι μια προσδοκία' provides the necessary professional distance and clarity.

Complete the dialogue between a host and a guest.

Host: 'Στην Ελλάδα, το να φέρεις ένα δώρο όταν σε καλούν για φαγητό _______.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: είναι μια προσδοκία

Bringing a gift is a social standard (expectation), not just a hope or a physical need.

Match the phrase to the correct context.

Context: A professor explaining that students must participate.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Είναι μια προσδοκία να συμμετέχετε.

Participation is a standard academic expectation.

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ビジュアル学習ツール

Hope vs. Expectation

Ελπίδα (Hope)
Lotto Winning the lottery
Προσδοκία (Expectation)
Ειλικρίνεια Honesty

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the correct form of the article and the word 'expectation'. Fill Blank A2

Η συνέπεια _______ _______ _______ σε αυτή την εταιρεία.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: είναι μια προσδοκία

We need the feminine article 'μια' to match the feminine noun 'προσδοκία'.

Which sentence is the most appropriate for a formal job interview? Choose B2

How would you say 'Teamwork is an expectation'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Η ομαδική εργασία είναι μια προσδοκία.

The noun form 'είναι μια προσδοκία' provides the necessary professional distance and clarity.

Complete the dialogue between a host and a guest. dialogue_completion B1

Host: 'Στην Ελλάδα, το να φέρεις ένα δώρο όταν σε καλούν για φαγητό _______.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: είναι μια προσδοκία

Bringing a gift is a social standard (expectation), not just a hope or a physical need.

Match the phrase to the correct context. situation_matching B1

Context: A professor explaining that students must participate.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Είναι μια προσδοκία να συμμετέχετε.

Participation is a standard academic expectation.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

6 問

No, for weather we use 'πρόβλεψη' (prediction) or 'αναμένεται' (it is expected). 'Προσδοκία' is for human standards.

It's slightly formal, but used when discussing serious topics like trust or reliability.

The plural is 'είναι προσδοκίες'.

Yes, 'έχω προσδοκίες' means 'I have expectations.' It is very common.

You say 'μη ρεαλιστική προσδοκία'.

Usually, yes. It implies a standard of quality. For negative things, we use 'φόβος' (fear) or 'ανησυχία' (concern).

関連フレーズ

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έχω την προσδοκία

similar

I have the expectation

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διαψεύδω τις προσδοκίες

contrast

To fail expectations

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ξεπερνώ τις προσδοκίες

builds on

To exceed expectations

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κοινή προσδοκία

specialized form

Common expectation

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