A1 Proverb Neutral

Η καλή μέρα από το πρωί φαίνεται

A good day shows from the morning

Practícalo

Significado

Start well to end well.

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Contexto cultural

In rural areas, this phrase is still used by elders to predict the harvest based on the first rains of autumn. Greeks place high value on the 'first impression' in meetings. A successful first five minutes often leads to the use of this phrase to seal the deal. In Cyprus, the phrase is identical but the pronunciation of 'φαίνεται' may have a softer 'n' sound. In communities in the US and Australia, this phrase is a nostalgic link to 'old world wisdom' and is often used by grandparents to encourage grandchildren.

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Use it Sarcastically

To sound like a native, use it when something goes wrong at 8 AM. It shows you have a sense of humor about bad luck.

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Don't change the words

If you say 'Η όμορφη μέρα', it sounds wrong. Stick to 'καλή'.

Significado

Start well to end well.

🎯

Use it Sarcastically

To sound like a native, use it when something goes wrong at 8 AM. It shows you have a sense of humor about bad luck.

⚠️

Don't change the words

If you say 'Η όμορφη μέρα', it sounds wrong. Stick to 'καλή'.

Ponte a prueba

Complete the proverb with the correct words.

Η καλή ____ από το ____ φαίνεται.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: μέρα / πρωί

The standard form uses 'μέρα' (day) and 'πρωί' (morning).

In which situation is this phrase most appropriate?

You just started a new book and the first chapter is amazing.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Η καλή μέρα από το πρωί φαίνεται.

This phrase is used when a beginning is promising.

Which verb is correct in this proverb?

Η καλή μέρα από το πρωί _______.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: φαίνεται

'Φαίνεται' is the middle voice verb meaning 'is visible' or 'appears'.

🎉 Puntuación: /3

Ayudas visuales

Banco de ejercicios

3 ejercicios
Complete the proverb with the correct words. Fill Blank A1

Η καλή ____ από το ____ φαίνεται.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: μέρα / πρωί

The standard form uses 'μέρα' (day) and 'πρωί' (morning).

In which situation is this phrase most appropriate? situation_matching A2

You just started a new book and the first chapter is amazing.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Η καλή μέρα από το πρωί φαίνεται.

This phrase is used when a beginning is promising.

Which verb is correct in this proverb? Choose B1

Η καλή μέρα από το πρωί _______.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: φαίνεται

'Φαίνεται' is the middle voice verb meaning 'is visible' or 'appears'.

🎉 Puntuación: /3

Preguntas frecuentes

2 preguntas

Yes, but only sarcastically. Literally, it is meant for positive starts.

Not at all. It is one of the most common proverbs used by all ages in Greece today.

Frases relacionadas

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Η αρχή είναι το ήμισυ του παντός

synonym

The beginning is half of the whole.

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Κάθε αρχή και δύσκολη

contrast

Every beginning is difficult.

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Τέλος καλό, όλα καλά

builds on

All's well that ends well.

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