Signification
To adopt a different strategy.
Contexte culturel
Greece has the largest merchant fleet in the world. Nautical terms like 'αλλάζω πλεύση', 'είμαι στα βαθιά', and 'μου βγήκε η πίστη' (nautical origin) are deeply embedded in everyday speech, even for people who have never been on a boat. In Greek politics, 'αλλαγή πλεύσης' is often used by the opposition to criticize a government's 'kolotoumba' (u-turn), though 'αλλαγή πλεύσης' sounds more dignified. Greek business culture values flexibility. Being able to 'αλλάζεις πλεύση' is seen as a sign of a 'ξύπνιος' (smart/awake) businessman who can survive the country's frequent economic shifts.
Use with 'άρδην'
To sound like a C2 native, use 'αλλάζω άρδην πλεύση' (to radically/completely change course).
Pronunciation of 'ευ'
Remember 'πλεύση' is pronounced with an 'f' sound (PLEF-si), not 'plev-si' or 'ple-u-si'.
Signification
To adopt a different strategy.
Use with 'άρδην'
To sound like a C2 native, use 'αλλάζω άρδην πλεύση' (to radically/completely change course).
Pronunciation of 'ευ'
Remember 'πλεύση' is pronounced with an 'f' sound (PLEF-si), not 'plev-si' or 'ple-u-si'.
The 'Odysseus' Vibe
Using this phrase suggests you are resourceful and adaptable, qualities highly prized in Greek culture.
Teste-toi
Συμπληρώστε το κενό με τη σωστή λέξη.
Η εταιρεία αποφάσισε να αλλάξει _______ επειδή το παλιό σχέδιο απέτυχε.
The idiom is 'αλλάζω πλεύση'. While 'δρόμο' is grammatically correct, it doesn't form the specific idiom for strategy.
Ποια πρόταση χρησιμοποιεί σωστά το ιδίωμα;
Επιλέξτε τη σωστή χρήση:
The idiom is used for strategic or ideological shifts, not physical movement or changing clothes.
Συμπληρώστε το διάλογο.
Α: Το πρότζεκτ δεν πάει καλά. Β: Έχεις δίκιο. Ίσως πρέπει να ________________.
The standard phrase to suggest a change in strategy is 'αλλάζουμε πλεύση'.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesΗ εταιρεία αποφάσισε να αλλάξει _______ επειδή το παλιό σχέδιο απέτυχε.
The idiom is 'αλλάζω πλεύση'. While 'δρόμο' is grammatically correct, it doesn't form the specific idiom for strategy.
Επιλέξτε τη σωστή χρήση:
The idiom is used for strategic or ideological shifts, not physical movement or changing clothes.
Α: Το πρότζεκτ δεν πάει καλά. Β: Έχεις δίκιο. Ίσως πρέπει να ________________.
The standard phrase to suggest a change in strategy is 'αλλάζουμε πλεύση'.
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Questions fréquentes
3 questionsIt is neutral to formal. You can use it with friends, but it's also very common in business meetings and newspapers.
No, it's better for significant shifts. For small things, use 'αλλάζω γνώμη' (I change my mind).
The plural is 'πλεύσεις', but the idiom is almost always used in the singular.
Expressions liées
αλλάζω πορεία
synonymTo change route or path.
κάνω στροφή 180 μοιρών
similarTo make a 180-degree turn.
μένω πιστός στο πλάνο
contrastTo stay faithful to the plan.
χαράζω νέα πλεύση
builds onTo carve/set a new course.
