المعنى
Risk-takers are more likely to succeed
خلفية ثقافية
The phrase 'Ο τολμών νικά' (He who dares wins) is the official motto of the Greek Special Forces (LOK). It is a direct variation of our proverb. The goddess Tyche was often depicted with a rudder, representing her power to steer human affairs, but only for those who boarded the ship. In the Greek startup scene, this phrase is frequently used in 'pitch decks' to show that the founders are ready to take market risks. Many Greek folk tales involve a 'youngest son' who is bold and succeeds where his older, more cautious brothers fail, illustrating this proverb.
Use it for support
This is the best phrase to use when a Greek friend is hesitating. It makes you sound very encouraging and culturally aware.
Don't over-conjugate
Keep it in the present tense. Changing it to past or future makes it sound like a regular sentence rather than a proverb.
المعنى
Risk-takers are more likely to succeed
Use it for support
This is the best phrase to use when a Greek friend is hesitating. It makes you sound very encouraging and culturally aware.
Don't over-conjugate
Keep it in the present tense. Changing it to past or future makes it sound like a regular sentence rather than a proverb.
The 'LOK' connection
If you see 'Ο ΤΟΛΜΩΝ ΝΙΚΑ' on a t-shirt or building, it's the military version of this phrase.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the missing word in the proverb.
Η τύχη _______ τους τολμηρούς.
The standard verb used in this proverb is 'βοηθάει' (helps).
Which case is 'τους τολμηρούς' in?
Η τύχη βοηθάει τους τολμηρούς.
It is the direct object of the verb 'βοηθάει'.
Match the situation to the best use of the proverb.
Your friend is afraid to ask for a raise.
This proverb is used to encourage taking risks for success.
Complete the dialogue.
Α: Φοβάμαι να ξεκινήσω τη δική μου επιχείρηση. Β: Μην ανησυχείς, ________.
This is the most natural way to encourage someone taking a business risk.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينΗ τύχη _______ τους τολμηρούς.
The standard verb used in this proverb is 'βοηθάει' (helps).
Η τύχη βοηθάει τους τολμηρούς.
It is the direct object of the verb 'βοηθάει'.
Your friend is afraid to ask for a raise.
This proverb is used to encourage taking risks for success.
Α: Φοβάμαι να ξεκινήσω τη δική μου επιχείρηση. Β: Μην ανησυχείς, ________.
This is the most natural way to encourage someone taking a business risk.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةNot at all! While it's a proverb, it's used very commonly in casual conversations to give advice.
Technically yes, but the masculine plural 'τους τολμηρούς' is the standard 'neutral' form for the proverb, even when talking to women.
'Βοηθάει' is the modern, common form. 'Βοηθεί' is more formal/archaic. Both are correct.
No, it's a proverb about probability and mindset, not a guarantee of success.
Not directly, but 'όποιος βιάζεται σκοντάφτει' (haste makes waste) is often used as a counter-balance.
Yes, especially in a motivational context or when discussing a new, exciting project.
Focus on the 'L' and the 'M', and make sure the stress is on the 'OOS' at the end.
Yes, many Greek pop and rock songs use it to talk about love and life risks.
The opposite is 'δειλός' (cowardly) or 'φοβισμένος' (scared).
The *sentiment* is ancient, but the *wording* 'βοηθάει τους τολμηρούς' is Modern Greek.
عبارات ذات صلة
ο τολμών νικά
synonymHe who dares, wins.
τα αγαθά κόποις κτώνται
similarGood things are acquired through effort.
όποιος δεν ρισκάρει, δεν κερδίζει
similarHe who doesn't risk, doesn't win.
η τύχη είναι τυφλή
contrastLuck is blind.
