C1 Collocation Formal

έχω μια ασάφεια

I have an ambiguity

Significado

Something unclear in meaning.

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Contexto cultural

Hierarchy is respected. Using 'ασάφεια' allows a subordinate to question a superior without being insubordinate. Precision is paramount. 'Ασάφεια' is a common term in legal disputes to point out loopholes. Students use this to show they are engaged and thinking critically, not just confused. Bureaucracy is complex; this phrase is a standard way to navigate unclear administrative procedures.

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The 'Save Face' Rule

Always use this phrase to describe the *document* or *instruction*, not the person who gave it to you.

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Professionalism

In Greece, being able to point out an ambiguity politely is seen as a sign of high intelligence and professional maturity.

Significado

Something unclear in meaning.

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The 'Save Face' Rule

Always use this phrase to describe the *document* or *instruction*, not the person who gave it to you.

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Professionalism

In Greece, being able to point out an ambiguity politely is seen as a sign of high intelligence and professional maturity.

Teste-se

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

________ σχετικά με τις προθεσμίες του έργου.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Έχω μια ασάφεια

You need the verb 'έχω' and the article 'μια'.

Which sentence is more appropriate for a formal email?

Choose the best option.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Έχω μια ασάφεια σχετικά με το συμβόλαιο.

The first option is professional and specific; the second is too informal and aggressive.

Complete the dialogue.

Colleague: 'Here are the new rules.' You: '________, can you explain this part?'

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Έχω μια ασάφεια

It is the most professional way to start a request for clarification.

Match the situation to the correct response.

You are in a meeting and a slide is confusing.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Έχω μια ασάφεια σχετικά με το γράφημα.

It is the only polite and professional option.

🎉 Pontuação: /4

Recursos visuais

Banco de exercicios

4 exercicios
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank B1

________ σχετικά με τις προθεσμίες του έργου.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Έχω μια ασάφεια

You need the verb 'έχω' and the article 'μια'.

Which sentence is more appropriate for a formal email? Choose B2

Choose the best option.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Έχω μια ασάφεια σχετικά με το συμβόλαιο.

The first option is professional and specific; the second is too informal and aggressive.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion C1

Colleague: 'Here are the new rules.' You: '________, can you explain this part?'

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Έχω μια ασάφεια

It is the most professional way to start a request for clarification.

Match the situation to the correct response. situation_matching B2

You are in a meeting and a slide is confusing.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Έχω μια ασάφεια σχετικά με το γράφημα.

It is the only polite and professional option.

🎉 Pontuação: /4

Perguntas frequentes

10 perguntas

Yes, it is the perfect phrase for a boss. It shows you are thinking about the work, not just complaining.

No, it is the opposite of rude. It is very polite.

It sounds like you are talking about the concept of ambiguity in general, not a specific one.

Yes, 'ασάφειες'. You can say 'Έχω κάποιες ασάφειες' (I have some ambiguities).

Only if it is a professional text message. Don't use it for casual plans.

'Δεν κατάλαβα' is personal; 'έχω μια ασάφεια' is objective.

Knowing when it is too formal. Learners often overuse it.

Yes, it is equally common in both.

You can say 'Δεν είναι ξεκάθαρο' (It is not clear).

Yes, politicians use it to criticize opponents' policies.

Frases relacionadas

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Δεν είναι σαφές

similar

It is not clear.

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Χρειάζομαι διευκρίνιση

builds on

I need clarification.

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Υπάρχει αμφιβολία

contrast

There is doubt.

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Δεν κατάλαβα

contrast

I didn't understand.

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