المعنى
To take a decisive action to solve a problem
خلفية ثقافية
Greek political journalists are obsessed with chess metaphors. You will see 'κίνηση ματ' in headlines almost every week to describe tactical maneuvers between party leaders. In the Greek business world, being 'έξυπνος' (smart/clever) is often valued over being strictly 'by the book'. A 'κίνηση ματ' is the ultimate proof of professional 'magia' (skill/charm). Greeks often link modern strategic idioms to the 'Odyssean' spirit. The Trojan Horse is essentially the first 'κίνηση ματ' in Greek history. Even in social settings, like organizing a surprise party or securing a hard-to-get reservation, Greeks use this to show off their social competence.
Use it in Business
If you want to impress Greek partners, use this phrase to describe a successful deal. It shows you understand strategic thinking.
Don't over-use it
If every small thing is a 'κίνηση ματ', it loses its power. Save it for truly decisive moments.
المعنى
To take a decisive action to solve a problem
Use it in Business
If you want to impress Greek partners, use this phrase to describe a successful deal. It shows you understand strategic thinking.
Don't over-use it
If every small thing is a 'κίνηση ματ', it loses its power. Save it for truly decisive moments.
Newspaper Headlines
Look for this phrase in the 'Politiki' section of Greek newspapers like Kathimerini to see it in action.
Verb Tense
It is almost always used in the Past Simple (Aorist) because we usually describe the move after it has succeeded.
اختبر نفسك
Συμπληρώστε το ρήμα στο σωστό χρόνο.
Χθες, ο προπονητής ________ μια κίνηση ματ και κερδίσαμε τον αγώνα.
We need the past simple (Aorist) because of the word 'Χθες' (Yesterday).
Ποια είναι η σημασία της φράσης 'κίνηση ματ' σε αυτό το κείμενο;
Η εταιρεία έκανε μια κίνηση ματ αγοράζοντας τις μετοχές.
The idiom refers to a strategic and decisive action.
Ταιριάξτε την κατάσταση με τη φράση.
Ο Γιάννης βρήκε έναν τρόπο να μειώσει τα έξοδα κατά 50% με μία μόνο αλλαγή.
A big result from a single clever change is a 'checkmate move'.
Συμπληρώστε το διάλογο.
Α: Πώς πήγε η παρουσίαση; Β: Τέλεια! Όταν έδειξα τα στατιστικά, ________.
The speaker is describing a winning moment in their presentation.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Move vs. Checkmate Move
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينΧθες, ο προπονητής ________ μια κίνηση ματ και κερδίσαμε τον αγώνα.
We need the past simple (Aorist) because of the word 'Χθες' (Yesterday).
Η εταιρεία έκανε μια κίνηση ματ αγοράζοντας τις μετοχές.
The idiom refers to a strategic and decisive action.
Ο Γιάννης βρήκε έναν τρόπο να μειώσει τα έξοδα κατά 50% με μία μόνο αλλαγή.
A big result from a single clever change is a 'checkmate move'.
Α: Πώς πήγε η παρουσίαση; Β: Τέλεια! Όταν έδειξα τα στατιστικά, ________.
The speaker is describing a winning moment in their presentation.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
14 أسئلةYes, it is very common in sports to describe a tactical change that leads to a goal or a win.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or with your friends.
No, 'ματ' is indeclinable. You say 'κινήσεις ματ' for plural.
There isn't a single opposite, but 'κάνω μια γκάφα' (to make a blunder) is a good contrast.
Yes, but it sounds more like you are literally playing chess.
Yes, to describe a very smart move that won someone's interest.
In Greek, you 'do' an action. 'Παίζω' is for the game itself, but 'κάνω' is for the specific move.
In politics, yes. In daily life, it still sounds fresh and clever.
No, it implies you planned it. For luck, use 'ήμουν τυχερός'.
Yes, it is a standard pan-Hellenic idiom.
You can say 'Μου έκανε ματ'.
Maybe not in the cover letter, but definitely in the interview to describe a past success.
No, it implies being smarter, not being dishonest.
It is considered B2 because it requires understanding metaphorical language.
عبارات ذات صلة
κίνηση-κλειδί
similarA key move
τελειωτικό χτύπημα
synonymThe finishing blow
άσος στο μανίκι
similarAce up the sleeve
ματ σε δύο κινήσεις
specialized formMate in two moves
παίζω άμυνα
contrastTo play defense
