뜻
Giving an idea.
문화적 배경
In Greece, suggestions are often made indirectly to maintain 'parea' (group harmony). Using 'Είναι μια πρόταση' allows others to disagree without offending the speaker. Cypriot Greek uses the same phrase, but the accent and some surrounding vocabulary might change. The politeness level remains the same. In Greek-American or Greek-Australian communities, this phrase is often used as a literal translation of 'It's a suggestion' to keep the heritage language alive in decision-making. Modern Greek startups use this phrase to encourage 'flat hierarchy' communication, moving away from the older, more top-down management styles.
The 'Softener' Effect
Use this phrase at the end of a sentence to sound more polite and less demanding.
Gender Matters
Never say 'ένας πρόταση'. It's always 'μια' because 'πρόταση' is feminine.
뜻
Giving an idea.
The 'Softener' Effect
Use this phrase at the end of a sentence to sound more polite and less demanding.
Gender Matters
Never say 'ένας πρόταση'. It's always 'μια' because 'πρόταση' is feminine.
Business Context
In meetings, use 'Έχω μια πρόταση' to start your turn and 'Είναι μια πρόταση' to end it.
The Power of 'Ίσως'
Pair it with 'Ίσως' (Maybe) for maximum Greek politeness: 'Ίσως είναι μια πρόταση...'
셀프 테스트
Fill in the missing word to complete the suggestion.
Θέλεις να πάμε βόλτα; Είναι ___ πρόταση.
The noun 'πρόταση' is feminine, so it requires the feminine article 'μια'.
Which sentence is the most polite way to offer an idea in a meeting?
How do you say 'It's a suggestion'?
This is the standard, polite way to frame an idea.
Complete the dialogue.
Α: Πεινάω πολύ! Β: Να παραγγείλουμε σουβλάκια; Είναι ___ ___.
The context of ordering food fits perfectly with 'μια πρόταση'.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You are suggesting a new color for the living room wall.
The other options are specifically for marriage or law.
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시각 학습 자료
Suggestion vs. Command
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Θέλεις να πάμε βόλτα; Είναι ___ πρόταση.
The noun 'πρόταση' is feminine, so it requires the feminine article 'μια'.
How do you say 'It's a suggestion'?
This is the standard, polite way to frame an idea.
Α: Πεινάω πολύ! Β: Να παραγγείλουμε σουβλάκια; Είναι ___ ___.
The context of ordering food fits perfectly with 'μια πρόταση'.
Situation: You are suggesting a new color for the living room wall.
The other options are specifically for marriage or law.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문The word 'πρόταση' is used, but usually you say 'πρόταση γάμου'. Just saying 'Είναι μια πρόταση' while holding a ring would be very strange!
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
The plural is 'Είναι μερικές προτάσεις' (They are some suggestions).
Yes, in a classroom setting, it usually means 'It is a sentence.' Context is key!
Yes, 'Είναι μια ιδέα' is slightly more casual, like 'It's an idea.'
You can say 'Δεν μου αρέσει αυτή η πρόταση.'
No, 'protocol' comes from 'protokollon' (first glued sheet), but both share the 'proto-' (first) prefix.
Absolutely. It's very common in professional emails to introduce ideas.
'Πρόταση' is an option you offer; 'συμβουλή' is advice you give based on knowledge.
Yes, but in fast speech, 'μια' sounds like 'mya'.
관련 표현
Έχω μια ιδέα
similarI have an idea
Πρόταση γάμου
specialized formMarriage proposal
Πρόταση νόμου
specialized formLegislative bill/proposal
Συμβουλή
contrastAdvice
Υπόδειξη
similarIndication/Suggestion
