B2 Collocation 중립

κάνω μια απόπειρα

I make an attempt

To try to do something difficult

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문화적 배경

In Greece, 'απόπειρα' is often used in the context of the 'Greek Dream'—the attempt to succeed despite a difficult economy. It carries a sense of 'giving it a go' against the odds. Cypriot Greek uses the phrase similarly, but you might hear variations in the verb 'κάνω' (e.g., 'κάμνω' in dialect). The formality remains the same. In Greek universities, 'απόπειρα' is the standard term for a 'first draft' or a 'preliminary attempt' at a thesis or experiment. The term is strictly defined in the Greek Penal Code. 'Απόπειρα' is an act that contains at least a partial execution of a crime.

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The 'Na' Rule

Always remember to follow the phrase with 'να' when you are describing what you are trying to do.

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Don't Overuse

If you use 'απόπειρα' for everything, you will sound like a news anchor. Use 'προσπαθώ' for 80% of situations.

To try to do something difficult

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The 'Na' Rule

Always remember to follow the phrase with 'να' when you are describing what you are trying to do.

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Don't Overuse

If you use 'απόπειρα' for everything, you will sound like a news anchor. Use 'προσπαθώ' for 80% of situations.

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Adjective Power

Use 'πρώτη' (first) with 'απόπειρα' to sound very natural when starting a new hobby.

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The Irony Factor

Greeks often use this phrase ironically when they know they will fail due to bureaucracy.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'κάνω'.

Χθες, ο Γιάννης ________ μια απόπειρα να διορθώσει την τηλεόραση.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: έκανε

The word 'Χθες' (yesterday) requires the past tense (Aorist).

Which sentence is most natural for a news report?

Select the correct option:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Ο κλέφτης έκανε μια απόπειρα διαφυγής.

'Απόπειρα διαφυγής' is a standard journalistic collocation.

Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.

Α: Δεν ξέρω αν μπορώ να το κάνω. Β: Μην ανησυχείς, απλά ________________.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: κάνε μια απόπειρα

The imperative 'κάνε' is needed for giving encouragement/advice.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: A scientist testing a new theory for the first time.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Κάνω μια απόπειρα

'Απόπειρα' fits the formal and experimental nature of science.

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시각 학습 자료

Απόπειρα vs. Προσπάθεια

Απόπειρα
Specific event
Formal
Risk of failure
Προσπάθεια
Continuous
Neutral
General effort

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'κάνω'. Fill Blank A2

Χθες, ο Γιάννης ________ μια απόπειρα να διορθώσει την τηλεόραση.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: έκανε

The word 'Χθες' (yesterday) requires the past tense (Aorist).

Which sentence is most natural for a news report? Choose B2

Select the correct option:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Ο κλέφτης έκανε μια απόπειρα διαφυγής.

'Απόπειρα διαφυγής' is a standard journalistic collocation.

Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase. dialogue_completion B1

Α: Δεν ξέρω αν μπορώ να το κάνω. Β: Μην ανησυχείς, απλά ________________.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: κάνε μια απόπειρα

The imperative 'κάνε' is needed for giving encouragement/advice.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B1

Situation: A scientist testing a new theory for the first time.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Κάνω μια απόπειρα

'Απόπειρα' fits the formal and experimental nature of science.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

No, but it is often used for things that are difficult or failed. However, a 'successful attempt' (επιτυχημένη απόπειρα) is perfectly valid.

Yes, but 'μια' makes it sound more natural in speech. Without 'μια', it sounds more like a title or a formal report.

'Προσπάθεια' is general effort. 'Απόπειρα' is a specific, often formal, act of trying.

Yes, especially for a specific shot or a record-breaking try.

Yes, it shows you are willing to take on a challenge.

It is 'απόπειρα δολοφονίας' or 'απόπειρα ανθρωποκτονίας'.

Not necessarily, but it highlights the risk of failure.

Rarely. It's almost always followed by 'να' + verb.

Yes, when telling a friend about a struggle. 'Έκανα μια απόπειρα να μαγειρέψω και κάηκε το σπίτι!'

Οι απόπειρες. 'Έκανα πολλές απόπειρες να τον βρω.'

관련 표현

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κάνω μια προσπάθεια

synonym

To make an effort

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κάνω μια δοκιμή

similar

To do a test/trial

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επιχειρώ

specialized form

To venture/attempt

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δοκιμάζω την τύχη μου

similar

To try my luck

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βάζω τα δυνατά μου

builds on

To do my best

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