A2 Collocation ニュートラル

Είναι μια πρόκληση

It is a challenge

意味

Something difficult to achieve.

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文化的背景

The Greek crisis (2009-2018) changed how this word is used. It became a way to talk about survival and resilience without sounding like a victim. In Greek startups, 'πρόκληση' is preferred over 'πρόβλημα' to show a 'can-do' attitude to investors. Students often use this word when talking about the 'Panhellenic Exams', the high-stakes university entrance tests. News anchors use 'πρόκληση' to describe aggressive political moves by neighboring countries, emphasizing the 'provocation' sense.

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Sound Professional

Use this phrase in job interviews to describe your past difficulties. It makes you sound like a problem-solver.

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The 'S' Trap

Always double-check if you said 'proklisi' or 'prosklisi'. One is a mountain to climb, the other is a party to attend!

意味

Something difficult to achieve.

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Sound Professional

Use this phrase in job interviews to describe your past difficulties. It makes you sound like a problem-solver.

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The 'S' Trap

Always double-check if you said 'proklisi' or 'prosklisi'. One is a mountain to climb, the other is a party to attend!

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Add Adjectives

Pair it with 'πραγματική' (real) or 'τεράστια' (huge) to sound more like a native speaker.

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The 'Provocation' nuance

If you hear this on the news, it's almost always about politics and means 'provocation', not 'personal challenge'.

自分をテスト

Fill in the correct article and noun.

Η νέα μου δουλειά είναι ______ __________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: μια πρόκληση

We use 'μια' because 'πρόκληση' is feminine, and we use 'πρόκληση' (challenge) not 'πρόσκληση' (invitation).

Which sentence means 'It is a big challenge'?

Choose the correct translation:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Είναι μια μεγάλη πρόκληση.

The adjective 'μεγάλη' must be feminine to match the noun 'πρόκληση'.

Match the Greek phrase to its English context.

Match the following:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: a

Understanding the subtle differences between these three similar-sounding words is crucial.

Complete the dialogue.

Α: Θα τρέξεις στον μαραθώνιο; Β: Ναι, ____________________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: είναι μια πρόκληση

Running a marathon is a classic example of a 'challenge'.

🎉 スコア: /4

ビジュアル学習ツール

Challenge vs. Invitation

Πρόκληση (Challenge)
Βουνό Mountain
Πρόσκληση (Invitation)
Πάρτι Party

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the correct article and noun. Fill Blank A2

Η νέα μου δουλειά είναι ______ __________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: μια πρόκληση

We use 'μια' because 'πρόκληση' is feminine, and we use 'πρόκληση' (challenge) not 'πρόσκληση' (invitation).

Which sentence means 'It is a big challenge'? Choose A2

Choose the correct translation:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Είναι μια μεγάλη πρόκληση.

The adjective 'μεγάλη' must be feminine to match the noun 'πρόκληση'.

Match the Greek phrase to its English context. Match B1

左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: a

Understanding the subtle differences between these three similar-sounding words is crucial.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

Α: Θα τρέξεις στον μαραθώνιο; Β: Ναι, ____________________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: είναι μια πρόκληση

Running a marathon is a classic example of a 'challenge'.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

Yes, removing the article makes it sound slightly more formal or abstract. 'Είναι πρόκληση να μάθεις βιολί.'

No. It can mean 'provocation' (negative). Context is key. If you are talking about a goal, it's positive. If you are talking about an insult, it's negative.

The plural is 'προκλήσεις' (prokliseis). 'Έχω πολλές προκλήσεις στη ζωή μου.'

You use the verb: 'Σε προκαλώ'.

Not really. Slang users would prefer 'ζόρι' or 'πακέτο'.

You can, but it might sound a bit dramatic. 'It's a challenge to find a parking spot' is okay but slightly exaggerated.

'Πρόκληση' is usually something you choose to take on (like a hobby), while 'δοκιμασία' is a trial life throws at you (like an illness).

Most Greek nouns ending in -η derived from ancient 3rd declension nouns are feminine.

Yes, but it's a bit redundant since a challenge is by definition difficult. 'Μεγάλη πρόκληση' is more common.

Yes, especially in songs about difficult love or personal strength.

関連フレーズ

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Δέχομαι την πρόκληση

builds on

I accept the challenge

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Αντιμετωπίζω μια πρόκληση

builds on

I face a challenge

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Μεγάλη δυσκολία

similar

Great difficulty

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Προκλητική συμπεριφορά

specialized form

Provocative behavior

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Πρόσκληση σε γάμο

contrast

Wedding invitation

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