έχω κράτηση
echo kratisi
The English phrase "I have a reservation" is translated into Greek as έχω κράτηση (echo kratisi).
How do you pronounce it?
echo kratisi
Did you know?
- The word κράτηση is also used in Greek legal contexts to mean 'detention' or 'arrest'. Depending on the context, the word can shift from a hotel booking to a police holding cell.
- When making a reservation, Greeks may use the phrase κλείνω which literally means 'to close'. To 'close' a room or a table is the idiomatic way to say you are booking it.
- The word κράτηση shares a root with κράτος, which means 'strength' or 'power'. This is the same root found in the English word 'democracy', which literally means 'rule by the people'.
Examples in context
- Έχω κράτηση για ένα δίκλινο δωμάτιο.I have a reservation for a double room.
- Ναι, έχω κάνει κράτηση για δύο άτομα στις 8.Yes, I have a reservation for two at 8 o'clock.
- Έχω κράτηση για απόψε.Ékho krátisi gia apótes.I have a reservation for tonight.
- Έχω κράτηση για δύο άτομα.Ékho krátisi gia dyo átoma.I have a reservation for two people.
- Καλησπέρα, έχω κράτηση στο όνομά μου.Kalishpera, ékho krátisi sto ónomá mou.Good evening, I have a reservation under my name.
Example conversation
Kyriaki arrives at a restaurant and speaks to the host.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΚαλησπέρα σας, έχω κράτηση για τις οκτώ.Kalispera sas, echo kratisi gia tis okto.Good evening, I have a reservation for eight o'clock.
- Νίκος NikosΚαλησπέρα σας, Κυριάκη. Ας δούμε το όνομά σας.Kalispera sas, Kyriaki. As doume to onoma sas.Good evening, Kyriaki. Let me check your name.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΕίναι για δύο άτομα, παρακαλώ.Einai gia dyo atoma, parakalo.It is for two people, please.
- Νίκος NikosΤα βρήκα. Ακολουθήστε με στο τραπέζι.Ta vrika. Akolouthiste me sto trapezi.I found it. Follow me to the table.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries έχω, κράτηση, CC BY-SA 4.0.
