Significado
Reviewing information.
Contexto cultural
The 'Panhellenic Exams' (Πανελλήνιες) are the most stressful time for Greek families. During this period, 'επανάληψη' becomes a sacred ritual, often involving late nights and lots of Greek coffee. Similar to Greece, the Cypriot education system places high value on revision. The phrase is used identically in the Cypriot dialect, though the accent may differ. In Greek-American or Greek-Australian communities, this phrase is often one of the few academic terms preserved, used by parents to ensure their children are keeping up with Greek school. The concept of 'Repetition is the mother of learning' is so ingrained that Greek textbooks often have a final chapter titled 'Γενική Επανάληψη' (General Review).
The 'One-Look' Rule
If you just want to say 'I'll take a quick look,' use 'Θα ρίξω μια ματιά.' Use 'κάνω μια επανάληψη' when you want to sound more serious about your studying.
Don't forget the 'σε'!
Always remember to use 'σε' (or its combined forms like 'στο', 'στη', 'στα') when mentioning the subject. 'Κάνω επανάληψη τα ελληνικά' is understandable but grammatically incomplete.
Significado
Reviewing information.
The 'One-Look' Rule
If you just want to say 'I'll take a quick look,' use 'Θα ρίξω μια ματιά.' Use 'κάνω μια επανάληψη' when you want to sound more serious about your studying.
Don't forget the 'σε'!
Always remember to use 'σε' (or its combined forms like 'στο', 'στη', 'στα') when mentioning the subject. 'Κάνω επανάληψη τα ελληνικά' is understandable but grammatically incomplete.
The Proverb
Impress Greeks by saying 'Η επανάληψη είναι μήτηρ πάσης μαθήσεως' when someone complains about studying too much!
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'κάνω'.
Εμείς _______ μια μεγάλη επανάληψη χθες.
The sentence refers to 'yesterday' (χθες) and the subject is 'we' (εμείς), so we need the past tense first person plural.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I am reviewing my notes'?
Πώς το λέμε στα ελληνικά;
Greek uses 'κάνω' + 'σε' (preposition) for this collocation.
Match the phrase to the correct context.
Πότε λέμε 'Ας κάνουμε μια επανάληψη στο πλάνο';
'Πλάνο' (plan) implies a professional or organized activity needing review.
Complete the dialogue.
Α: Θα βγούμε έξω το βράδυ; Β: Δυστυχώς όχι, πρέπει να ________ για το αυριανό τεστ.
The context of a 'test tomorrow' (αυριανό τεστ) requires studying/reviewing.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosΕμείς _______ μια μεγάλη επανάληψη χθες.
The sentence refers to 'yesterday' (χθες) and the subject is 'we' (εμείς), so we need the past tense first person plural.
Πώς το λέμε στα ελληνικά;
Greek uses 'κάνω' + 'σε' (preposition) for this collocation.
Πότε λέμε 'Ας κάνουμε μια επανάληψη στο πλάνο';
'Πλάνο' (plan) implies a professional or organized activity needing review.
Α: Θα βγούμε έξω το βράδυ; Β: Δυστυχώς όχι, πρέπει να ________ για το αυριανό τεστ.
The context of a 'test tomorrow' (αυριανό τεστ) requires studying/reviewing.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, but usually in the plural. 'Κάνω 10 επαναλήψεις' means 'I am doing 10 reps.'
It is neutral. You can use it with your friends, your boss, or your teacher.
'Διάβασμα' is the general act of reading/studying. 'Επανάληψη' is specifically studying something for the second or third time.
You say: 'Κάνω επανάληψη για τις εξετάσεις μου.'
Not really. For a movie, you would say 'το ξαναβλέπω' (I'm watching it again). 'Επανάληψη' implies learning.
In student slang, you might just say 'κάνω επανάληψη' without the 'μια'.
The plural is 'επαναλήψεις'.
Yes! A TV rerun is called 'επανάληψη'. 'Το σίριαλ είναι σε επανάληψη' (The series is in rerun).
No, that is 'μένω στην ίδια τάξη'. 'Επανάληψη' is just for the material.
'Κάνω' is used for actions and abstract concepts, while 'φτιάχνω' is for physical construction.
Frases relacionadas
φρεσκάρω τις γνώσεις μου
similarTo freshen up my knowledge.
επαναλαμβάνω
builds onTo repeat.
ανασκοπώ
specialized formTo review/survey.
μελετάω
similarTo study deeply.
