معنی
Gradually over time.
زمینه فرهنگی
The phrase is often associated with the 'siga-siga' lifestyle, emphasizing that life isn't a race. Many songs use this phrase to describe the slow process of forgetting an old love. In spiritual contexts, it's used to describe the steady path of faith or fasting during Lent. Used constantly in economic reports to describe the 'creeping' inflation or slow recovery of the markets.
The 'Article' Rule
Always remember the 'τη' in the middle. 'Μέρα με μέρα' is okay, but 'Μέρα με τη μέρα' is the gold standard.
Don't use for deadlines
If your boss asks when a project will be done, don't say 'μέρα με τη μέρα' unless you want to sound like you're taking forever!
معنی
Gradually over time.
The 'Article' Rule
Always remember the 'τη' in the middle. 'Μέρα με μέρα' is okay, but 'Μέρα με τη μέρα' is the gold standard.
Don't use for deadlines
If your boss asks when a project will be done, don't say 'μέρα με τη μέρα' unless you want to sound like you're taking forever!
Pair with Verbs of Change
It works best with verbs like βελτιώνομαι (improve), αλλάζω (change), and μεγαλώνω (grow).
The Siga-Siga Connection
If you use this phrase, Greeks will perceive you as someone who understands the value of patience.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the missing words to complete the phrase.
Η υγεία του βελτιώνεται μέρα ___ ___ μέρα.
The standard phrase is 'μέρα με τη μέρα'.
Which sentence means 'I am getting better at Greek every day'?
Select the correct sentence:
'Μέρα παρά μέρα' means 'every other day', and 'από μέρα σε μέρα' means 'any day now'.
Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation.
When would you say 'Μέρα με τη μέρα'?
The phrase is used for gradual, steady processes.
Complete the dialogue.
Α: Πώς πάει η δουλειά; Β: Δύσκολα, αλλά τη μαθαίνω ________.
This fits the context of learning a difficult job gradually.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Time Phrases Comparison
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاΗ υγεία του βελτιώνεται μέρα ___ ___ μέρα.
The standard phrase is 'μέρα με τη μέρα'.
Select the correct sentence:
'Μέρα παρά μέρα' means 'every other day', and 'από μέρα σε μέρα' means 'any day now'.
When would you say 'Μέρα με τη μέρα'?
The phrase is used for gradual, steady processes.
Α: Πώς πάει η δουλειά; Β: Δύσκολα, αλλά τη μαθαίνω ________.
This fits the context of learning a difficult job gradually.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالYes! You can say 'Η κατάσταση χειροτερεύει μέρα με τη μέρα' (The situation is worsening day by day).
It is neutral. You can use it with your friends or in a newspaper article.
'Καθημερινά' means 'daily' (a schedule). 'Μέρα με τη μέρα' means 'gradually' (a process).
No, in this phrase, 'μέρα' stays the same.
Yes! You can use the same pattern for months (μήνα με το μήνα) or years (χρόνο με το χρόνο).
Extremely common. It's a favorite for lyrics about love and growth.
Not exactly. It means 'as each day passes, something is changing'.
Yes, e.g., 'Μέρα με τη μέρα, γίνομαι καλύτερος.'
Yes, because 'μέρα' is a feminine noun.
Then you use the masculine article: 'μήνα με το μήνα'.
عبارات مرتبط
σιγά σιγά
similarslowly slowly
βήμα βήμα
similarstep by step
από μέρα σε μέρα
contrastfrom day to day / any day now
μέρα παρά μέρα
specialized formevery other day
καθημερινά
synonymdaily
