Signification
Stating something is a good chance.
Contexte culturel
The 'laiki agora' (street market) is the heart of 'ευκαιρία' culture. Greeks love to boast about the 'ευκαιρίες' they found there. In Cyprus, the phrase is used similarly, but often with a distinct local accent. The focus is frequently on real estate and land 'ευκαιρίες'. For Greeks abroad, 'ευκαιρία' often refers to the chance to visit the homeland or maintain cultural ties. The concept of 'Kairos' (the right moment) was so important that it was taught in rhetoric as the key to persuasion.
Drop the Article
In casual speech, dropping the 'μια' makes you sound much more like a native speaker when talking about prices.
Not for Weather
Never use this for 'chance of rain'. It will sound like you are happy about the rain being a bargain!
Signification
Stating something is a good chance.
Drop the Article
In casual speech, dropping the 'μια' makes you sound much more like a native speaker when talking about prices.
Not for Weather
Never use this for 'chance of rain'. It will sound like you are happy about the rain being a bargain!
The 'Pazari' Spirit
Greeks love to hear that they found an 'ευκαιρία'. It's a great compliment to their shopping skills.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to say 'It's a bargain!'
Αυτό το κινητό είναι ________.
In the context of a product like a phone, 'ευκαιρία' means it's a great deal.
Which sentence means 'It's a chance to talk'?
Choose the correct sentence:
'Είναι ευκαιρία να...' is the standard way to express a chance to do something.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Βρήκα αυτό το φόρεμα με 5 ευρώ! B: ________!
A very low price for a dress is a classic 'ευκαιρία'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You see a 50% discount on your favorite shoes.
Discounts are the most common reason to use this phrase.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to say 'Είναι ευκαιρία'
Shopping
- • Sales
- • Discounts
- • Low prices
Life
- • New job
- • Study abroad
- • Meeting someone
Travel
- • Cheap flights
- • Last minute
- • Perfect weather
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΑυτό το κινητό είναι ________.
In the context of a product like a phone, 'ευκαιρία' means it's a great deal.
Choose the correct sentence:
'Είναι ευκαιρία να...' is the standard way to express a chance to do something.
A: Βρήκα αυτό το φόρεμα με 5 ευρώ! B: ________!
A very low price for a dress is a classic 'ευκαιρία'.
You see a 50% discount on your favorite shoes.
Discounts are the most common reason to use this phrase.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, you cannot say a person is an 'ευκαιρία' in the sense of them being a good person. You can only say that meeting them was an opportunity (Ήταν ευκαιρία να τον γνωρίσω).
Both are correct. 'Μια ευκαιρία' is more grammatically complete, but 'Είναι ευκαιρία' is a very common idiomatic shortcut.
It literally means 'golden opportunity'. It's used for something extremely rare and valuable.
Yes, 'Δεν είναι ευκαιρία' means 'It's not a good deal' or 'It's not worth it'.
You say 'Έχασα την ευκαιρία'.
It is neutral. It's fine in a business meeting and fine at a flea market.
The plural is 'ευκαιρίες'. For example: 'Υπάρχουν πολλές ευκαιρίες' (There are many opportunities).
Not always. It can mean the timing is perfect, even if no money is involved.
Yes, that means 'It is an opportunity for me'.
There isn't a single word, but you might say 'χάσιμο χρόνου' (waste of time) or 'απάτη' (scam/rip-off) depending on the context.
Expressions liées
Έχω την ευκαιρία
similarI have the chance
Χάνω την ευκαιρία
contrastTo miss the opportunity
Αρπάζω την ευκαιρία
builds onTo grab the opportunity
Κατά τύχη
similarBy chance/luck
Δεν χάνεται η ευκαιρία
specialized formThe opportunity is not to be lost
