뜻
Working to get better at something.
문화적 배경
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.
Add Adjectives
Make the phrase stronger by adding 'μεγάλη' (big) or 'σοβαρή' (serious) before 'προσπάθεια'.
Don't forget 'για'
Without the 'για', the sentence falls apart. It's the bridge to your goal.
뜻
Working to get better at something.
Add Adjectives
Make the phrase stronger by adding 'μεγάλη' (big) or 'σοβαρή' (serious) before 'προσπάθεια'.
Don't forget 'για'
Without the 'για', the sentence falls apart. It's the bridge to your goal.
Use 'Καταβάλλω' for Exams
If you are taking the B2/C1 Greek exam, use 'καταβάλλω προσπάθεια' in your essay to impress the examiners.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the missing words to complete the phrase.
Ο μαθητής κάνει μια ________ για ________ των βαθμών του.
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'.
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 ____________________.'
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
These adjectives commonly modify 'προσπάθεια'.
🎉 점수: /4
시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Ο μαθητής κάνει μια ________ για ________ των βαθμών του.
The standard collocation is 'κάνω μια προσπάθεια για βελτίωση'.
Choose the formal version of 'I am trying to improve'.
The verb 'καταβάλλω' and the use of the definite article 'τη' make it formal.
Διευθυντής: 'Πρέπει να δουλέψετε πιο γρήγορα.' Υπάλληλος: 'Το ξέρω, ήδη ____________________.'
The present continuous 'κάνω' shows the action is currently happening.
Match: 1. Σοβαρή, 2. Φιλότιμη, 3. Συλλογική
These adjectives commonly modify 'προσπάθεια'.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
4 질문Yes! 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.
관련 표현
βελτιώνω τις επιδόσεις μου
specialized formTo improve my performance.
γίνομαι καλύτερος
similarBecoming better.
διορθώνω τα λάθη μου
builds onCorrecting my mistakes.
καταβάλλω κάθε δυνατή προσπάθεια
specialized formExerting every possible effort.
