Significado
To formally state that one is not responsible for an action.
Contexto cultural
In Greek law, 'αποποίηση κληρονομιάς' (renunciation of inheritance) is a very common procedure because heirs often inherit more debt than assets. This has made the verb 'αποποιούμαι' a household word, even for those who aren't lawyers. The phrase is often used by politicians to avoid 'political cost'. It is a frequent target of satire in Greek cartoons, where officials are shown 'washing their hands' like Pontius Pilate. The concept of 'washing one's hands' (νίπτω τας χείρας μου) from the New Testament is the cultural ancestor of this phrase's usage in moral contexts. It reflects a desire to remain 'pure' from a messy situation. In Greek business culture, formal disclaimers are seen as a sign of a 'serious' and 'organized' company, even if they are sometimes perceived as a way to avoid helping the customer.
Use the Noun Form
In 90% of business contexts, you will use the noun 'αποποίηση ευθύνης'. It's easier to remember than the verb conjugation.
Deponent Verb Alert
Remember that 'αποποιούμαι' looks passive but acts active. Don't try to make it 'αποποιώ'!
Significado
To formally state that one is not responsible for an action.
Use the Noun Form
In 90% of business contexts, you will use the noun 'αποποίηση ευθύνης'. It's easier to remember than the verb conjugation.
Deponent Verb Alert
Remember that 'αποποιούμαι' looks passive but acts active. Don't try to make it 'αποποιώ'!
The 'Pilate' Alternative
If you want to sound more literary or slightly sarcastic about someone avoiding blame, use 'νίπτει τας χείρας του'.
Teste-se
Συμπληρώστε το κενό με τον σωστό τύπο του ρήματος 'αποποιούμαι'.
Η διοίκηση της εταιρείας ___________ την ευθύνη για το λάθος στο σύστημα.
We need the 3rd person singular present tense to match 'Η διοίκηση'.
Σε ποια από τις παρακάτω περιπτώσεις είναι πιο σωστό να χρησιμοποιήσετε τη φράση 'αποποιούμαι την ευθύνη';
Επιλέξτε την κατάλληλη περίσταση:
The phrase is highly formal and legalistic.
Ποια είναι η σωστή σύνταξη της φράσης;
Επιλέξτε τη σωστή πρόταση:
The verb is deponent and takes the accusative case directly.
Συμπληρώστε τον διάλογο με την κατάλληλη λέξη.
Πολιτικός: 'Δεν γνώριζα τίποτα για το σκάνδαλο, επομένως ___________ την ευθύνη.'
The politician is denying involvement, so 'αποποιούμαι' (disclaim) is the correct choice.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Formal vs. Informal Denial
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosΗ διοίκηση της εταιρείας ___________ την ευθύνη για το λάθος στο σύστημα.
We need the 3rd person singular present tense to match 'Η διοίκηση'.
Επιλέξτε την κατάλληλη περίσταση:
The phrase is highly formal and legalistic.
Επιλέξτε τη σωστή πρόταση:
The verb is deponent and takes the accusative case directly.
Πολιτικός: 'Δεν γνώριζα τίποτα για το σκάνδαλο, επομένως ___________ την ευθύνη.'
The politician is denying involvement, so 'αποποιούμαι' (disclaim) is the correct choice.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasIn Modern Greek, use the accusative 'την ευθύνη'. The genitive 'της ευθύνης' is only for very old legal texts.
No, it sounds too heavy. For small things, use 'δεν φταίω' or 'δεν είναι δικό μου λάθος'.
The past tense is 'αποποιήθηκα' (I disclaimed).
Only in very formal business emails or legal disputes.
No, it means to legally state you aren't responsible, regardless of whether you are lying or telling the truth.
It is 'Αποποίηση ευθύνης'.
Yes, 'αποποιούμαι την κληρονομιά' is the standard legal term for refusing an inheritance.
The verb itself is middle/passive in form, so it doesn't have a separate passive voice.
Use 'αναλαμβάνω την ευθύνη'.
Rarely. You disclaim responsibilities, rights, or titles, not people.
Frases relacionadas
αναλαμβάνω την ευθύνη
contrastTo take responsibility
νίπτω τας χείρας μου
similarTo wash one's hands of something
απαλλάσσομαι από την ευθύνη
similarTo be relieved of responsibility
φέρουσα ευθύνη
specialized formBearing responsibility
δήλωση αποποίησης
builds onDisclaimer statement
