Bedeutung
To find strength to continue.
Kultureller Hintergrund
During the 2010s financial crisis, 'Κουράγιο' became a national motto. It was written on walls and used as a greeting to acknowledge shared hardship while maintaining dignity. In Crete, courage is often associated with 'Mantinades' (rhyming poems). Taking courage is seen as a masculine and noble trait, often linked to the history of resistance on the island. In religious contexts, 'παίρνω κουράγιο' is often linked to prayer or the lives of saints, where strength is taken from faith rather than material success. Sailors used 'κουράγιο' to face the 'bourini' (sudden squalls). It reflects the Greek relationship with the unpredictable sea.
The 'Από' Rule
Always remember that courage comes 'from' somewhere. Use 'από' + Accusative.
Don't over-article
While 'το κουράγιο' is correct, in the expression 'παίρνω κουράγιο', we usually drop the article 'το' unless we are being very specific.
Bedeutung
To find strength to continue.
The 'Από' Rule
Always remember that courage comes 'from' somewhere. Use 'από' + Accusative.
Don't over-article
While 'το κουράγιο' is correct, in the expression 'παίρνω κουράγιο', we usually drop the article 'το' unless we are being very specific.
Use the Imperative
Saying 'Πάρε κουράγιο!' to a friend is a very natural and warm way to show support. It sounds much more native than 'Μην είσαι λυπημένος' (Don't be sad).
The 'Κουράγιο' Shout
In Greece, you might hear strangers say 'Κουράγιο!' to someone working hard in the heat. It's a sign of social solidarity.
Teste dich selbst
Συμπληρώστε το κενό με τον σωστό τύπο του ρήματος 'παίρνω'.
Χθες, όταν είδα τη μαμά μου, ______ κουράγιο.
The sentence starts with 'Χθες' (Yesterday), so we need the Aorist (Simple Past) form 'πήρα'.
Ποια πρόθεση είναι η σωστή;
Παίρνω κουράγιο ______ τους φίλους μου.
We use 'από' to indicate the source from which we take courage.
Συμπληρώστε τον διάλογο.
Α: Έχω πολύ άγχος για την παρουσίαση. Β: Μην φοβάσαι! ______ κουράγιο, είσαι πολύ καλά προετοιμασμένος.
'Πάρε' is the imperative form used to encourage someone to find their own strength.
Ταιριάξτε τη φράση με την κατάσταση.
Πότε θα έλεγες 'Πήρα κουράγιο';
The phrase is specifically used for emotional recovery after hardship.
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Visuelle Lernhilfen
Κουράγιο vs. Θάρρος
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenΧθες, όταν είδα τη μαμά μου, ______ κουράγιο.
The sentence starts with 'Χθες' (Yesterday), so we need the Aorist (Simple Past) form 'πήρα'.
Παίρνω κουράγιο ______ τους φίλους μου.
We use 'από' to indicate the source from which we take courage.
Α: Έχω πολύ άγχος για την παρουσίαση. Β: Μην φοβάσαι! ______ κουράγιο, είσαι πολύ καλά προετοιμασμένος.
'Πάρε' is the imperative form used to encourage someone to find their own strength.
Πότε θα έλεγες 'Πήρα κουράγιο';
The phrase is specifically used for emotional recovery after hardship.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenNot exactly. 'Θάρρος' is bravery/valor (like a soldier). 'Κουράγιο' is emotional endurance and heart.
Yes! It is very common to follow it with 'να' and a verb to show what you found the strength to do.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss, your grandma, or your best friend.
The most direct opposite is 'απογοητεύομαι' (I get disappointed) or 'χάνω το κουράγιο μου' (I lose my courage).
No, for physical strength use 'δύναμη'. 'Κουράγιο' is strictly for the spirit/mind.
'Λαμβάνω' is a more formal version of 'take/receive'. While 'λαμβάνω κουράγιο' is grammatically correct, it sounds very stiff and robotic.
You say 'Μου δίνεις κουράγιο'.
No, it is an uncountable abstract noun. You never say 'κουράγια'.
Yes, e.g., 'Πήρα κουράγιο από τις προκλήσεις της προηγούμενης δουλειάς μου'.
Almost never. It is a very positive, resilient word.
It is soft, like the 'y' in 'yellow'.
Yes, like 'taking courage' to try a weird-looking food.
Verwandte Redewendungen
δίνω κουράγιο
contrastTo encourage someone else
χάνω το κουράγιο μου
contrastTo lose heart / get discouraged
βρίσκω το θάρρος
similarTo find the bravery
αναθαρρώ
synonymTo take heart again
παίρνω τα πάνω μου
similarTo cheer up / recover
οπλίζομαι με υπομονή
builds onTo arm oneself with patience
