Bedeutung
Praising something.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Athens, this phrase is often used for street food. Saying 'Είναι το καλύτερο' to a souvlaki vendor is a standard way to show you're a happy customer. On the islands, the phrase is frequently applied to the 'thea' (view) or the 'thalassa' (sea). It reflects the local pride in their natural beauty. In Greek-American or Greek-Australian communities, this phrase is often used to maintain a connection to Greek quality, especially regarding imported products. In Cyprus, you might hear 'Εν το καλύτερο' (using 'εν' instead of 'είναι'). The sentiment of high praise remains the same.
Use it for emphasis
Don't be afraid to use it! Greeks are very expressive. Saying something is 'the best' is a great way to sound more native.
Watch the gender
If you're talking about your Greek teacher (male), say 'Είναι ο καλύτερος'. If she's female, say 'Είναι η καλύτερη'.
Bedeutung
Praising something.
Use it for emphasis
Don't be afraid to use it! Greeks are very expressive. Saying something is 'the best' is a great way to sound more native.
Watch the gender
If you're talking about your Greek teacher (male), say 'Είναι ο καλύτερος'. If she's female, say 'Είναι η καλύτερη'.
The 'Oti' trick
Add 'Ό,τι' (Oti) before 'καλύτερο' to sound like a local teenager or social media influencer. 'Ό,τι καλύτερο!'
Compliment the cook
Always use this phrase when someone cooks for you in Greece. It's the highest form of politeness.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing article to say 'It is the best'.
Αυτό το φαγητό είναι ___ καλύτερο.
'Φαγητό' is neuter, so we use the neuter article 'το'.
Which phrase is the most natural way to praise a situation in slang?
Πώς ήταν οι διακοπές σου;
'Ό,τι καλύτερο' is a very common modern Greek slang for 'the best thing ever'.
Match the Greek phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
Matching gender and number is key in Greek.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form.
A: Σου αρέσει αυτό το βιβλίο; B: Ναι, είναι ___ ___ που έχω διαβάσει!
Since 'βιβλίο' is neuter, we use 'το καλύτερο'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Good vs. Better vs. Best
When to use 'Το καλύτερο'
Food
- • Pizza
- • Souvlaki
- • Coffee
Places
- • Beach
- • Hotel
- • City
Things
- • Gift
- • Book
- • Movie
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenΑυτό το φαγητό είναι ___ καλύτερο.
'Φαγητό' is neuter, so we use the neuter article 'το'.
Πώς ήταν οι διακοπές σου;
'Ό,τι καλύτερο' is a very common modern Greek slang for 'the best thing ever'.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
Matching gender and number is key in Greek.
A: Σου αρέσει αυτό το βιβλίο; B: Ναι, είναι ___ ___ που έχω διαβάσει!
Since 'βιβλίο' is neuter, we use 'το καλύτερο'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenTechnically yes, but it's better to match the gender. Use 'ο καλύτερος' for a man and 'η καλύτερη' for a woman.
It's neutral. You can use it with friends or in a restaurant, but in a very formal speech, you might use 'εξαιρετικό'.
'Καλύτερο' is an adjective (the best thing), while 'καλύτερα' is an adverb (doing something better).
You say 'το καλύτερο από όλα'.
Yes, if you say it with a flat tone when something bad happens, like 'Great, this is the best...'
In modern slang and texting, yes. In standard speech, 'Είναι το καλύτερο' is more common.
Yes, if you want to say 'THE best'. Without 'το', it just means 'better'.
Say 'Το καλύτερό μου'.
Yes, to describe a product or a result. 'Αυτό το σχέδιο είναι το καλύτερο'.
The plural is 'Είναι τα καλύτερα'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Το καλύτερό μου
similarMy favorite thing
Ό,τι καλύτερο
builds onThe best thing ever
Το χειρότερο
contrastThe worst
Πολύ καλό
similarVery good
Τέλειο
synonymPerfect
Εξαιρετικό
synonymExcellent
