C1 Collocation Neutre

είναι μια απογοήτευση

it is a disappointment

Signification

Not meeting expectations.

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Contexte culturel

Greeks are very direct in their feedback. If something is bad, they will say it clearly. Similar to Greece, but often slightly more polite in phrasing. High expectations for social experiences mean this phrase is used frequently in reviews. Used heavily in social media reviews and online forums.

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Use with 'σκέτη'

Add 'σκέτη' before 'απογοήτευση' to sound more natural when you are very disappointed.

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Avoid using for people

Saying 'Είσαι μια απογοήτευση' to a person is very hurtful and aggressive.

Signification

Not meeting expectations.

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Use with 'σκέτη'

Add 'σκέτη' before 'απογοήτευση' to sound more natural when you are very disappointed.

⚠️

Avoid using for people

Saying 'Είσαι μια απογοήτευση' to a person is very hurtful and aggressive.

Teste-toi

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

Η ταινία που είδαμε χθες ήταν ______.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : μια απογοήτευση

The context implies a negative review, so 'disappointment' is the correct choice.

Which sentence is more natural?

Choose the correct sentence.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Το φαγητό είναι μια απογοήτευση.

The first sentence correctly describes the food as a disappointment. The second incorrectly uses an adjective for a person.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Πώς σου φάνηκε το νέο εστιατόριο; B: ______.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Είναι μια απογοήτευση.

The phrase fits the context of giving an opinion on a service.

🎉 Score : /3

Aides visuelles

Banque d exercices

3 exercices
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank B1

Η ταινία που είδαμε χθες ήταν ______.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : μια απογοήτευση

The context implies a negative review, so 'disappointment' is the correct choice.

Which sentence is more natural? Choose A2

Choose the correct sentence.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Το φαγητό είναι μια απογοήτευση.

The first sentence correctly describes the food as a disappointment. The second incorrectly uses an adjective for a person.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Πώς σου φάνηκε το νέο εστιατόριο; B: ______.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Είναι μια απογοήτευση.

The phrase fits the context of giving an opinion on a service.

🎉 Score : /3

Questions fréquentes

2 questions

Yes, but it is very harsh. It implies they have failed you completely.

It is neutral. It works in both casual and professional settings.

Expressions liées

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σκέτη απογοήτευση

similar

total disappointment

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με απογοήτευσε

similar

it disappointed me

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είναι κρίμα

contrast

it's a pity

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δεν ανταποκρίνεται στις προσδοκίες

builds on

it doesn't meet expectations

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