معنی
Something very important.
زمینه فرهنگی
The phrase is deeply linked to the concept of 'Filotimo.' Acknowledging someone's effort as a 'μεγάλη υπόθεση' is a way of showing respect for their character and hard work. In Cyprus, the phrase is used similarly but often with a slightly more formal tone in business, emphasizing the weight of social contracts. Among Greeks abroad, this phrase is often used to describe the importance of maintaining the Greek language and identity in a foreign land. On Greek YouTube and TikTok, influencers use the phrase to hype up their content or milestones, often adding 'πραγματικά' (really) for emphasis.
Use it to show empathy
When a friend tells you about a struggle, saying 'Είναι μεγάλη υπόθεση αυτό που περνάς' shows deep understanding.
Gender Agreement
Always keep 'μεγάλη' feminine. Even if the subject is masculine (e.g., ο γάμος), the complement 'υπόθεση' dictates the gender.
معنی
Something very important.
Use it to show empathy
When a friend tells you about a struggle, saying 'Είναι μεγάλη υπόθεση αυτό που περνάς' shows deep understanding.
Gender Agreement
Always keep 'μεγάλη' feminine. Even if the subject is masculine (e.g., ο γάμος), the complement 'υπόθεση' dictates the gender.
The 'Health' Cliché
Greeks say 'Η υγεία είναι μεγάλη υπόθεση' very often. Using it makes you sound like a local!
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the correct form of the adjective and noun.
Το να έχεις την υγεία σου είναι μια _______ _______.
The noun 'υπόθεση' is feminine, so the adjective must be 'μεγάλη'.
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly to show importance?
Ποια πρόταση είναι σωστή;
The phrase is used for significance, not physical size or literal objects in a bag.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
Α: Κατάφερα να τρέξω 10 χιλιόμετρα σήμερα! Β: Μπράβο! ________________.
'Μεγάλη υπόθεση' is the standard idiomatic way to validate an achievement.
Match the phrase to the correct context.
Πότε θα έλεγες 'Δεν είναι και καμιά μεγάλη υπόθεση';
The negative form is used to downplay minor issues.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
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بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاΤο να έχεις την υγεία σου είναι μια _______ _______.
The noun 'υπόθεση' is feminine, so the adjective must be 'μεγάλη'.
Ποια πρόταση είναι σωστή;
The phrase is used for significance, not physical size or literal objects in a bag.
Α: Κατάφερα να τρέξω 10 χιλιόμετρα σήμερα! Β: Μπράβο! ________________.
'Μεγάλη υπόθεση' is the standard idiomatic way to validate an achievement.
Πότε θα έλεγες 'Δεν είναι και καμιά μεγάλη υπόθεση';
The negative form is used to downplay minor issues.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
4 سوالNot directly. You wouldn't say 'He is a big deal' as 'Είναι μια μεγάλη υπόθεση.' Instead, say 'Είναι σπουδαίος άνθρωπος' or 'Είναι σημαντικό πρόσωπο.'
Usually, yes. It acknowledges value or effort. However, it can be used for a 'big problem' (μεγάλη υπόθεση/μπλέξιμο), though 'μεγάλο πρόβλημα' is more common for negative things.
Yes! Adding 'πολύ' (very) or 'τεράστια' (huge) is very common to add even more emphasis.
No, you can say 'είναι μεγάλη υπόθεση.' Including 'μια' makes it sound slightly more like a specific instance, while omitting it sounds more like a general truth.
عبارات مرتبط
είναι ζήτημα ζωής και θανάτου
specialized formIt is a matter of life and death.
δεν είναι και τίποτα
contrastIt's nothing special.
είναι σπουδαίο κατόρθωμα
synonymIt is a great achievement.
σοβαρό θέμα
similarSerious subject.
