المعنى
Everything involves some cost or sacrifice.
خلفية ثقافية
The concept of 'timima' is central to ancient drama, where heroes pay a heavy price for their choices or their 'hubris'. During the financial crisis, this phrase was used by politicians to justify harsh measures as the 'price' for staying in Europe. Parents often use this phrase to explain to children that they work hard (the price) to provide a good life for them. The idea of sacrifice for a higher spiritual goal is a common theme in Greek religious life, often expressed through similar concepts of 'paying a price'.
The Double Accent
Don't forget the second accent on 'τίμημά'. It's a hallmark of natural Greek writing and speech.
Not for Shopping
If you use this at a supermarket, people will think you are being very philosophical or very sarcastic.
المعنى
Everything involves some cost or sacrifice.
The Double Accent
Don't forget the second accent on 'τίμημά'. It's a hallmark of natural Greek writing and speech.
Not for Shopping
If you use this at a supermarket, people will think you are being very philosophical or very sarcastic.
Sympathy vs. Judgment
Depending on your tone, this can sound sympathetic ('I know it's hard') or judgmental ('You brought this on yourself').
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the missing word with the correct accentuation.
Η δόξα είναι ωραία, αλλά όλα έχουν το ________ τους.
The word needs a second accent because it is followed by the enclitic 'τους'.
Which situation best fits the phrase 'όλα έχουν το τίμημά τους'?
A person is...
This situation involves a success (winning) and a corresponding sacrifice (exhaustion).
Complete the dialogue.
Α: Πήρα την προαγωγή, αλλά θα ταξιδεύω κάθε εβδομάδα. Β: ________________________.
This is the natural idiomatic response to a success that comes with a burden.
Match the phrase to the correct context.
Context: A politician loses his privacy after being elected.
This is a specific variation of the main phrase used for fame and public life.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينΗ δόξα είναι ωραία, αλλά όλα έχουν το ________ τους.
The word needs a second accent because it is followed by the enclitic 'τους'.
A person is...
This situation involves a success (winning) and a corresponding sacrifice (exhaustion).
Α: Πήρα την προαγωγή, αλλά θα ταξιδεύω κάθε εβδομάδα. Β: ________________________.
This is the natural idiomatic response to a success that comes with a burden.
Context: A politician loses his privacy after being elected.
This is a specific variation of the main phrase used for fame and public life.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةYes, it is a perfectly valid and common variation. It means 'every single thing has its price.'
Because of the word 'τους'. In Greek, when a word is stressed on the third syllable from the end, it gets an extra accent if followed by a possessive pronoun.
No, it's very common among friends when discussing life problems or career choices.
Usually, yes. It refers to the 'cost' or 'sacrifice' involved in something.
Yes, like 'I studied hard and passed.' The 'price' was the hard work, which led to a positive result.
'Κόστος' is more technical/financial. 'Τίμημα' is more literary and philosophical.
You say 'με κάθε τίμημα' or 'με κάθε κόστος'.
Not a direct one, but 'θα το πληρώσεις' (you will pay for it) is a more aggressive way to say actions have costs.
Yes, it's very appropriate when discussing the risks or downsides of a project.
Yes, you can say 'έχει το τίμημά του' about a person's character or choices.
عبارات ذات صلة
πληρώνω το μάρμαρο
similarTo pay the price for something, often unfairly.
το τίμημα της δόξας
specialized formThe price of fame.
με κάθε κόστος
builds onAt any cost.
τίποτα δεν είναι δωρεάν
synonymNothing is free.
