Signification
Expressing preference.
Contexte culturel
In Greece, food is a central social pillar. Calling a dish 'το καλύτερο' is the highest compliment you can pay to a host or chef. Cypriot Greek uses the same phrase, but often with a slightly different intonation, reflecting the local dialect's melodic nature. Among the diaspora, this phrase is often used to maintain a connection to the motherland when discussing traditional items or customs.
Gender Matters
Always check the gender of the noun you are describing. If it's feminine, use 'η καλύτερη'.
Drop the Pronoun
You don't always need 'Αυτό'. 'Είναι το καλύτερο' is perfectly natural.
Signification
Expressing preference.
Gender Matters
Always check the gender of the noun you are describing. If it's feminine, use 'η καλύτερη'.
Drop the Pronoun
You don't always need 'Αυτό'. 'Είναι το καλύτερο' is perfectly natural.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence: 'Αυτό είναι ______ καλύτερο.'
Αυτό είναι ______ καλύτερο.
The neuter pronoun 'Αυτό' requires the neuter article 'το'.
Which is the correct superlative?
Which phrase means 'This is the best'?
Only 'το καλύτερο' is the superlative form.
Respond to: 'How is the food?'
Friend: 'How is the food?' You: '______!'
This is the most natural way to express high satisfaction.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesΑυτό είναι ______ καλύτερο.
The neuter pronoun 'Αυτό' requires the neuter article 'το'.
Which phrase means 'This is the best'?
Only 'το καλύτερο' is the superlative form.
Friend: 'How is the food?' You: '______!'
This is the most natural way to express high satisfaction.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
6 questionsYes, but remember to change the gender: 'Αυτός είναι ο καλύτερος' (He is the best).
It is neutral. It works in almost every situation.
Use 'καλύτερο' without 'το'.
Yes, it is very common in emails and reviews.
No, it is standard Greek.
Yes, 'Αυτά είναι τα καλύτερα'.
Expressions liées
Το καλύτερο από όλα
builds onThe best of all
Είναι το καλύτερο
synonymIt is the best
Το καλύτερο δυνατό
specialized formThe best possible