B2 Collocation 격식체

είναι σε εξέλιξη

is in progress

Ongoing activity.

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문화적 배경

Greek news anchors use this phrase to maintain a sense of urgency and professionalism. It is part of the 'newspeak' of Greek journalism. When dealing with Greek public services, 'είναι σε εξέλιξη' can sometimes be a polite way of saying 'we are working on it, please don't ask again yet.' In Greek universities, a thesis or a research paper is always 'σε εξέλιξη' until the very day of submission. With the constant building of the Metro and new infrastructure, 'Έργα σε εξέλιξη' is practically the unofficial motto of the city.

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Use it for Emails

Whenever a client asks for an update, start your sentence with 'Η διαδικασία είναι σε εξέλιξη...' to sound instantly professional.

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No Article!

Never say 'σε την εξέλιξη'. It's always 'σε εξέλιξη'.

Ongoing activity.

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Use it for Emails

Whenever a client asks for an update, start your sentence with 'Η διαδικασία είναι σε εξέλιξη...' to sound instantly professional.

⚠️

No Article!

Never say 'σε την εξέλιξη'. It's always 'σε εξέλιξη'.

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The News Effect

If you want to sound like a Greek news reporter, lower your voice and say 'Οι εξελίξεις είναι καταιγιστικές και η έρευνα είναι σε εξέλιξη'.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the missing words to say 'The investigation is in progress.'

Η έρευνα _______ _______ εξέλιξη.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: είναι σε

The standard collocation is 'είναι σε εξέλιξη'.

Which sentence is the most formal way to say a project is underway?

Ποια πρόταση είναι η πιο επίσημη;

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Το έργο βρίσκεται σε εξέλιξη.

'Βρίσκεται' is more formal than 'είναι', and 'σε εξέλιξη' is more formal than 'τρέχει' or 'γίνεται'.

Complete the dialogue.

Α: Πότε θα τελειώσει η ανακαίνιση; Β: Δεν ξέρω, οι εργασίες είναι ακόμα _______ _______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: σε εξέλιξη

The preposition 'σε' is always used without an article in this fixed phrase.

Match the phrase to the context.

Where would you most likely see the sign 'ΕΡΓΑ ΣΕ ΕΞΕΛΙΞΗ'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: A road construction site

This is the standard sign for roadworks.

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시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the missing words to say 'The investigation is in progress.' Fill Blank A2

Η έρευνα _______ _______ εξέλιξη.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: είναι σε

The standard collocation is 'είναι σε εξέλιξη'.

Which sentence is the most formal way to say a project is underway? Choose B2

Ποια πρόταση είναι η πιο επίσημη;

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Το έργο βρίσκεται σε εξέλιξη.

'Βρίσκεται' is more formal than 'είναι', and 'σε εξέλιξη' is more formal than 'τρέχει' or 'γίνεται'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

Α: Πότε θα τελειώσει η ανακαίνιση; Β: Δεν ξέρω, οι εργασίες είναι ακόμα _______ _______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: σε εξέλιξη

The preposition 'σε' is always used without an article in this fixed phrase.

Match the phrase to the context. situation_matching A2

Where would you most likely see the sign 'ΕΡΓΑ ΣΕ ΕΞΕΛΙΞΗ'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: A road construction site

This is the standard sign for roadworks.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

Usually no. You wouldn't say 'I am in progress.' You would say 'Εξελίσσομαι' (I am evolving) or 'Βελτιώνομαι' (I am improving).

'Σε εξέλιξη' is for processes and projects. 'Σε κίνηση' is for physical movement, like a car or a machine.

Yes, but it might sound a bit serious. In a text to a friend, you might just say 'Το δουλεύω' (I'm working on it).

Yes, if the show is currently airing, you can say 'Η σειρά είναι σε εξέλιξη'.

Yes, but 'υπό' is more formal/academic. Stick to 'σε' for daily life.

You can just write 'Έργο σε εξέλιξη' or 'Σε εξέλιξη'.

Not necessarily. It just means it's happening. A disaster can also be 'σε εξέλιξη'.

Only if you are a chef talking about the preparation. Not if you are eating it.

You could say 'ολοκληρώθηκε' (completed) or 'σταμάτησε' (stopped).

Yes, it is standard across all Greek-speaking regions.

관련 표현

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υπό κατασκευή

similar

under construction

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εν τω γίγνεσθαι

specialized form

in the making

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προχωράει

synonym

it is moving forward

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στα σκαριά

idiom

in the works / on the stocks

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τρέχει

informal

it's running

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