Bedeutung
Beginning anew.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The phrase is often accompanied by the wish 'Καλή αρχή!', which is said to anyone starting a new job, school year, or even a new month. In Cyprus, the sentiment is the same, but you might hear local dialect variations in the surrounding conversation, though the phrase itself remains standard Greek. For Greeks living abroad (Omogeneia), this phrase is often used to describe the moment their ancestors arrived in a new country. On Greek Instagram, #kainourgiaarxi is a popular hashtag for fitness journeys, new homes, and relationship updates.
Use with 'Καλή'
If someone tells you they are starting something new, always reply with 'Καλή αρχή!' It's the most natural response.
Gender Check
Don't forget that 'αρχή' is feminine. Using 'ένας' or 'καινούργιος' is a very common mistake for beginners.
Bedeutung
Beginning anew.
Use with 'Καλή'
If someone tells you they are starting something new, always reply with 'Καλή αρχή!' It's the most natural response.
Gender Check
Don't forget that 'αρχή' is feminine. Using 'ένας' or 'καινούργιος' is a very common mistake for beginners.
Nuance of 'Kainourgia'
Use 'καινούργια' instead of 'νέα' to emphasize that this start is a complete break from the past, not just a recent one.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'καινούργιος'.
Η μετακόμιση στην Ισπανία είναι μια ________ αρχή.
Since 'αρχή' is feminine singular, the adjective must be 'καινούργια'.
Which situation is most appropriate for this phrase?
Πότε λέμε 'Είναι μια καινούργια αρχή';
The phrase is reserved for significant life changes, not trivial daily actions.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
Πέτρος: 'Άκουσα ότι μετακομίζεις στην Κρήτη!' Μαρία: 'Ναι, _________________.'
Moving to a new place is a classic 'new beginning' scenario.
Match the Greek phrase to its English equivalent.
Match the following:
All pairs are correctly matched to their idiomatic meanings.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenΗ μετακόμιση στην Ισπανία είναι μια ________ αρχή.
Since 'αρχή' is feminine singular, the adjective must be 'καινούργια'.
Πότε λέμε 'Είναι μια καινούργια αρχή';
The phrase is reserved for significant life changes, not trivial daily actions.
Πέτρος: 'Άκουσα ότι μετακομίζεις στην Κρήτη!' Μαρία: 'Ναι, _________________.'
Moving to a new place is a classic 'new beginning' scenario.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
All pairs are correctly matched to their idiomatic meanings.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
4 FragenYes, it's very common to say this after a long period of being single or after a difficult breakup.
Both are correct. 'Νέα αρχή' is slightly more formal, while 'καινούργια αρχή' is more common in everyday speech.
You say 'Κάνω μια καινούργια αρχή'.
Usually, yes. For a hobby, just say 'Ξεκίνησα ένα νέο χόμπι'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Γυρίζω σελίδα
synonymTo turn a page.
Ξεκινάω από το μηδέν
similarStarting from zero.
Κάνω ένα νέο ξεκίνημα
synonymMaking a new start.
Αλλάζω ζωή
builds onChanging my life.
