B2 Collocation ニュートラル

κάνω μια προσπάθεια για βελτίωση

to try to improve

意味

Working to get better at something.

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文化的背景

The phrase is often associated with 'filotimo'. If a Greek person says they are making an effort, they are putting their personal honor on the line. In Cyprus, the phrase is used similarly, but you might hear the local dialectal variations of 'κάνω' (κάμνω). Second-generation Greeks often use this phrase as a direct translation of 'I'm trying to improve', sometimes losing the nuance of the noun 'βελτίωση'. In modern Athenian offices, this phrase is part of 'corporate Greek', often used to soften the blow of negative KPIs.

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Add Adjectives

Make the phrase stronger by adding 'μεγάλη' (big) or 'σοβαρή' (serious) before 'προσπάθεια'.

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Don't forget 'για'

Without the 'για', the sentence falls apart. It's the bridge to your goal.

意味

Working to get better at something.

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Add Adjectives

Make the phrase stronger by adding 'μεγάλη' (big) or 'σοβαρή' (serious) before 'προσπάθεια'.

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Don't forget 'για'

Without the 'για', the sentence falls apart. It's the bridge to your goal.

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Use 'Καταβάλλω' for Exams

If you are taking the B2/C1 Greek exam, use 'καταβάλλω προσπάθεια' in your essay to impress the examiners.

自分をテスト

Fill in the missing words to complete the phrase.

Ο μαθητής κάνει μια ________ για ________ των βαθμών του.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: προσπάθεια / βελτίωση

The standard collocation is 'κάνω μια προσπάθεια για βελτίωση'.

Which sentence is the most formal?

Choose the formal version of 'I am trying to improve'.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Καταβάλλω προσπάθεια για τη βελτίωση της απόδοσής μου.

The verb 'καταβάλλω' and the use of the definite article 'τη' make it formal.

Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the phrase.

Διευθυντής: 'Πρέπει να δουλέψετε πιο γρήγορα.' Υπάλληλος: 'Το ξέρω, ήδη ____________________.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: κάνω μια προσπάθεια για βελτίωση

The present continuous 'κάνω' shows the action is currently happening.

Match the adjective to the type of effort.

Match: 1. Σοβαρή, 2. Φιλότιμη, 3. Συλλογική

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 1-B, 2-C, 3-A

These adjectives commonly modify 'προσπάθεια'.

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練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the missing words to complete the phrase. Fill Blank B1

Ο μαθητής κάνει μια ________ για ________ των βαθμών του.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: προσπάθεια / βελτίωση

The standard collocation is 'κάνω μια προσπάθεια για βελτίωση'.

Which sentence is the most formal? Choose B2

Choose the formal version of 'I am trying to improve'.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Καταβάλλω προσπάθεια για τη βελτίωση της απόδοσής μου.

The verb 'καταβάλλω' and the use of the definite article 'τη' make it formal.

Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the phrase. dialogue_completion B2

Διευθυντής: 'Πρέπει να δουλέψετε πιο γρήγορα.' Υπάλληλος: 'Το ξέρω, ήδη ____________________.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: κάνω μια προσπάθεια για βελτίωση

The present continuous 'κάνω' shows the action is currently happening.

Match the adjective to the type of effort. situation_matching B2

Match: 1. Σοβαρή, 2. Φιλότιμη, 3. Συλλογική

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 1-B, 2-C, 3-A

These adjectives commonly modify 'προσπάθεια'.

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よくある質問

4 問

Yes! This is a very common alternative. It uses the verb 'to improve myself' instead of the noun 'improvement'.

No, it can be used for health, weather, economy, or even the taste of a soup.

Using 'μια' (a) makes it sound like one of many efforts or a general attempt. Using 'την' (the) would imply a specific, previously discussed effort.

Constantly. Commentators use it to describe athletes trying to break records.

関連フレーズ

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βελτιώνω τις επιδόσεις μου

specialized form

To improve my performance.

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γίνομαι καλύτερος

similar

Becoming better.

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διορθώνω τα λάθη μου

builds on

Correcting my mistakes.

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καταβάλλω κάθε δυνατή προσπάθεια

specialized form

Exerting every possible effort.

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