Significado
To grow or enlarge something
Contexto cultural
The 'Antiparochi' system in the mid-20th century made 'επέκταση' a household word, as families often added floors to their buildings for their children. In Cyprus, 'επέκταση' is frequently used in the context of urban planning and the expansion of the 'Green Line' buffer zone discussions. Greek startups often use the English term 'scaling' in speech, but in formal documents, they always use 'επέκταση δραστηριοτήτων'. While 'extensions' is common, 'επέκταση βλεφαρίδων' (eyelash extensions) is the formal term used in high-end spas.
Business Context
In a Greek business meeting, saying 'κάνουμε μια επέκταση' sounds much more professional than saying 'μεγαλώνουμε'.
The 'Permit' Rule
In Greece, if you talk about 'επέκταση' in construction, people will immediately ask about the 'άδεια' (permit). Be prepared!
Significado
To grow or enlarge something
Business Context
In a Greek business meeting, saying 'κάνουμε μια επέκταση' sounds much more professional than saying 'μεγαλώνουμε'.
The 'Permit' Rule
In Greece, if you talk about 'επέκταση' in construction, people will immediately ask about the 'άδεια' (permit). Be prepared!
Tech Talk
If you are using a browser extension, the Greek menu will say 'Επεκτάσεις'. This is the same word!
Hair Extensions
While 'επέκταση μαλλιών' is correct, most Greeks just say 'extensions' (εξτένσιονς).
Teste-se
Συμπληρώστε το κενό με τη σωστή μορφή της φράσης.
Η εταιρεία μας πέρυσι ________ μια μεγάλη ________ στην αγορά της Κίνας.
We use 'έκανε' (past tense) because of 'πέρυσι' (last year) and 'επέκταση' for market growth.
Ποια πρόταση είναι σωστή για μια ανακαίνιση σπιτιού;
Θέλω να μεγαλώσω το σπίτι μου, γι' αυτό...
This is the correct use of physical expansion with the right preposition.
Συμπληρώστε το διάλογο.
Α: Γιατί είναι κλειστό το μαγαζί; Β: ________ μια επέκταση στις αποθήκες τους.
The verb 'κάνω' is used with 'επέκταση' to show ongoing action.
Ταιριάξτε τη φράση με το σωστό πλαίσιο.
1. Επέκταση μαλλιών, 2. Επέκταση δικτύου, 3. Επέκταση κτιρίου
These are the three most common domains for this phrase.
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Recursos visuais
Επέκταση vs. Παράταση
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosΗ εταιρεία μας πέρυσι ________ μια μεγάλη ________ στην αγορά της Κίνας.
We use 'έκανε' (past tense) because of 'πέρυσι' (last year) and 'επέκταση' for market growth.
Θέλω να μεγαλώσω το σπίτι μου, γι' αυτό...
This is the correct use of physical expansion with the right preposition.
Α: Γιατί είναι κλειστό το μαγαζί; Β: ________ μια επέκταση στις αποθήκες τους.
The verb 'κάνω' is used with 'επέκταση' to show ongoing action.
1. Επέκταση μαλλιών, 2. Επέκταση δικτύου, 3. Επέκταση κτιρίου
These are the three most common domains for this phrase.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasIt's better to use 'παράταση' for deadlines. 'Επέκταση' is for the scope of a project, not the time limit.
It is always 'μια επέκταση' because 'επέκταση' is a feminine noun.
It is neutral to formal. You can use it with friends about your house, but it's also perfect for a business report.
The verb is 'επεκτείνω' (active) or 'επεκτείνομαι' (passive/intransitive).
Yes! You can say 'επέκταση των γνώσεων' (expansion of knowledge).
You say 'επέκταση μαλλιών' or simply 'extensions'.
'Επέκταση' is the general act of expanding; 'προσθήκη' is specifically adding a new physical part to a building.
Yes, browser extensions are called 'επεκτάσεις'.
'Κάνω μια επέκταση' often sounds more natural in spoken Greek when referring to a specific project.
Literally, yes, but we only use it for 'stretching' in a metaphorical or structural sense, not for stretching your muscles.
Frases relacionadas
κάνω παράταση
similarto extend a deadline
κάνω προσθήκη
specialized formto make an addition
επεκτείνω τους ορίζοντές μου
figurativeto broaden one's horizons
κάνω άνοιγμα
similarto make a business move/opening
κάνω αύξηση
contrastto make an increase
