Significado
Offering an idea.
Contexto cultural
In Greece, making a suggestion is often the start of a long, passionate debate. Don't be offended if people immediately disagree; it's part of the social process. Cypriot Greek uses the same phrase, but the accent and some surrounding vocabulary might change. The collaborative spirit remains the same. Hierarchies are important, but 'proposals' from juniors are increasingly welcomed in modern startups in Athens and Thessaloniki. In Greek-American or Greek-Australian communities, this phrase is often one of the few formal structures kept by heritage speakers.
The 'Na' Connection
After saying 'Έχω μια πρόταση:', use 'να' + verb to explain your idea. E.g., '...να φύγουμε' (let's leave).
Gender Matters
Always use 'μια' (feminine). Using 'ένα' (neuter) is the most common beginner mistake.
Significado
Offering an idea.
The 'Na' Connection
After saying 'Έχω μια πρόταση:', use 'να' + verb to explain your idea. E.g., '...να φύγουμε' (let's leave).
Gender Matters
Always use 'μια' (feminine). Using 'ένα' (neuter) is the most common beginner mistake.
The Pause
Pause slightly after 'πρόταση' to build anticipation. It makes your idea sound more important!
Be Ready to Defend
In Greece, a proposal is an invitation to debate. Don't take counter-arguments personally.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct article (μια/ένα).
Έχω ___ πρόταση για εσάς.
The noun 'πρόταση' is feminine, so it takes the feminine article 'μια'.
Which phrase is best for a business meeting?
Πώς ξεκινάτε μια ιδέα στη δουλειά;
'Έχω μια πρόταση' is professional and appropriate for work.
Complete the dialogue.
Φίλος: Τι θα κάνουμε το βράδυ; Εσύ: Έχω μια πρόταση: ___ στο σινεμά.
We use the present subjunctive 'πάμε' (let's go) after the suggestion.
Match the phrase to the context.
Context: You want to suggest a new marketing strategy.
The context specifies marketing, so the first option is correct.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosΈχω ___ πρόταση για εσάς.
The noun 'πρόταση' is feminine, so it takes the feminine article 'μια'.
Πώς ξεκινάτε μια ιδέα στη δουλειά;
'Έχω μια πρόταση' is professional and appropriate for work.
Φίλος: Τι θα κάνουμε το βράδυ; Εσύ: Έχω μια πρόταση: ___ στο σινεμά.
We use the present subjunctive 'πάμε' (let's go) after the suggestion.
Context: You want to suggest a new marketing strategy.
The context specifies marketing, so the first option is correct.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, but you usually say 'Θέλω να σου κάνω μια πρόταση γάμου' (I want to make a marriage proposal to you).
Yes, in a grammar context, 'πρόταση' means sentence. Context makes it clear.
The plural is 'Έχω μερικές προτάσεις' (I have some suggestions).
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Yes, 'Έχω μια ιδέα' is more common for casual, spontaneous thoughts.
You say 'Δεν έχω κάποια πρόταση.'
Usually 'για' (for). E.g., 'πρόταση για το φαγητό'.
No, 'protocol' comes from 'protokollon' (first glued sheet), but they both share the 'proto' (first) root.
Absolutely. It's a very common way to start a paragraph in a business email.
No, it sounds collaborative because you are 'proposing' rather than 'ordering.'
Frases relacionadas
Έχω μια ιδέα
similarI have an idea
Πρόταση γάμου
specialized formMarriage proposal
Κάνω μια εισήγηση
formalI am making a recommendation
Τι λες για...;
similarWhat do you say about...?
Θέλω να προτείνω
builds onI want to suggest
