Bedeutung
Increasing the duration of something.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Greek cities, 'προεκτάσεις' are often visible as balconies or extra rooms added to older 'polykatoikies' (apartment blocks). They represent the historical lack of strict zoning and the priority of family needs. Time is often viewed as 'flexible' in Greece. Asking for a 'προέκταση' on a deadline is common and often expected as part of the negotiation process. Greek university students frequently negotiate 'προεκτάσεις' for their 'exetastiki' (exam periods) or paper submissions, reflecting a consultative relationship with professors. The Greek legal system often issues 'προεκτάσεις' for tax filings or legal deadlines via government decrees, known as 'paratasi.'
Use with 'στο'
Remember to always use 'στο' or 'στην' after the phrase to connect it to the thing you are extending.
Not for muscles
Never use this at the gym! You'll sound like you're talking about building a new limb.
Bedeutung
Increasing the duration of something.
Use with 'στο'
Remember to always use 'στο' or 'στην' after the phrase to connect it to the thing you are extending.
Not for muscles
Never use this at the gym! You'll sound like you're talking about building a new limb.
Business emails
In emails, use 'αιτούμαι προέκταση' (I request an extension) to sound even more professional than 'κάνω.'
The 'Paratasi' culture
Greeks love a good 'paratasi.' If you're late, asking for a 'προέκταση' is a polite way to handle it.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing words to complete the sentence about a deadline.
Ο διευθυντής αποφάσισε να ______ μια ______ στην προθεσμία.
While 'δώσει παράταση' is also correct, 'κάνει προέκταση' fits the collocation pattern we are studying.
Which sentence refers to a physical building extension?
Ποια πρόταση είναι σωστή για την οικοδομή;
'Σαλόνι' (living room) is a physical space, making this a physical extension.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Σε ποια περίπτωση θα λέγατε 'Κάνω μια προέκταση στο συμβόλαιο';
Extending a contract is a common use for this phrase when a lease is ending.
Complete the dialogue between two colleagues.
Α: Το project δεν θα είναι έτοιμο αύριο. Β: Τότε πρέπει να ________________.
Extending the date is the logical response to a project not being ready.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Προέκταση vs. Παράταση
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenΟ διευθυντής αποφάσισε να ______ μια ______ στην προθεσμία.
While 'δώσει παράταση' is also correct, 'κάνει προέκταση' fits the collocation pattern we are studying.
Ποια πρόταση είναι σωστή για την οικοδομή;
'Σαλόνι' (living room) is a physical space, making this a physical extension.
Σε ποια περίπτωση θα λέγατε 'Κάνω μια προέκταση στο συμβόλαιο';
Extending a contract is a common use for this phrase when a lease is ending.
Α: Το project δεν θα είναι έτοιμο αύριο. Β: Τότε πρέπει να ________________.
Extending the date is the logical response to a project not being ready.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenThey are very similar for time. 'Παράταση' is more common for deadlines, while 'προέκταση' can also mean physical space.
Yes! Hair extensions are called 'προεκτάσεις μαλλιών' (though 'extensions' is also used).
The plural is 'προεκτάσεις' (pro-ektaseis).
It is neutral to formal. You can use it with your boss or your friends.
You can say 'Έκανα μια προέκταση στη διαμονή μου.'
No, for a phone extension (internal number), we use 'εσωτερικό.'
You can use 'ζητάω' (ask for), 'δίνω' (give), or 'παίρνω' (take).
You can use the verb 'παρατείνω' (to extend/prolong).
Yes, 'η προέκταση της γέφυρας' is perfectly correct.
Not exactly. Expansion is 'επέκταση.' 'Προέκταση' is more like adding a piece to the end.
Verwandte Redewendungen
δίνω παράταση
synonymTo give an extension (usually time)
κάνω επέκταση
similarTo expand
επιμηκύνω
specialized formTo lengthen
τραβάω σε μάκρος
contrastTo drag on
προσθέτω
builds onTo add
