προετοιμασία
proetoimasía
The English word "preparation" is translated into Greek as προετοιμασία (proetoimasía).
The term is used to describe the act of preparing for something. For example, the phrase ετοιμάζω φαγητό is used to express preparing food.
Meaning: act of preparing (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word προετοιμασία is composed of the prefix προ- (pro-), meaning "before" and ετοιμασία (etoimasía), meaning "readiness" or "preparation".
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to multiple preparations, use the plural form προετοιμασίες.
How do you pronounce it?
proetoimasía
Did you know?
- The word προετοιμασία is often used in Greek sports culture to refer to the entire grueling pre-season training period, rather than just a single act of getting ready.
- In religious contexts, particularly the Orthodox Church, προετοιμασία can refer to the spiritual and physical fasting period leading up to a major feast or holiday.
- Greek has a distinct word προετοιμαστικά which refers specifically to the preparatory classes or schools students attend before entering the high-stakes national exams.
Examples in context
- Πρέπει να κάνω προετοιμασία για το συνέδριο που θα παρακολουθήσω.I need to prepare for the conference I will attend.
- Η ετοιμασία του φαγητού πήρε περισσότερο χρόνο από ό,τι περίμενα.The preparation of the meal took longer than I expected.
- Κάναμε προετοιμασία για το ταξίδι μας στην παραλία.We prepared for our trip to the beach.
- Η προετοιμασία για το ταξίδι ξεκίνησε από χθες.I proetoimasia gia to taxidi ksekina-se apo chthes.The preparation for the trip started yesterday.
- Χρειάζεται πολλή προετοιμασία για αυτό το έργο.Chrei-azetai poli proetoimasia gia afto to ergo.This project requires a lot of preparation.
Example conversation
Dimitris and Maria are discussing an upcoming presentation at work.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΗ προετοιμασία για την παρουσίαση είναι δύσκολη.I proetoimasia gia tin parousiasi einai diskoli.The preparation for the presentation is difficult.
- Μαρία MariaΝαι, αλλά θα τα πάμε καλά.Ne, alla tha ta pame kala.Yes, but we will do well.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΕσύ τελείωσες τη δική σου προετοιμασία;Esi teleioses ti diki sou proetoimasia;Have you finished your preparation?
- Μαρία MariaΌχι ακόμα, αλλά σχεδόν.Ochi akoma, alla schedon.Not yet, but almost.
