Signification
Significantly superior to others.
Contexte culturel
In Greece, sports newspapers (like Gazzetta or Sport24) use this phrase constantly. It is the standard way to describe a 'derby' that turned out to be one-sided. When used in a professional context, it often refers to 'τεχνογνωσία' (know-how). Greeks value experience highly, and this phrase acknowledges a master-apprentice gap. Using this phrase to describe oneself is seen as a major social faux pas. It is almost exclusively used to praise others or objects. The term 'κλάση' is also linked to the 'year' you joined the army or graduated. Being in a 'higher class' historically meant having more authority.
Use it for emphasis
If you want to sound like a native sports fan, use this phrase instead of 'πολύ καλύτερος'.
Gender Agreement
Always check the gender of what you are comparing. It's the #1 mistake for learners.
Signification
Significantly superior to others.
Use it for emphasis
If you want to sound like a native sports fan, use this phrase instead of 'πολύ καλύτερος'.
Gender Agreement
Always check the gender of what you are comparing. It's the #1 mistake for learners.
The 'High Road'
Use 'Φάνηκε κλάσεις ανώτερος' to describe someone who stayed calm during an argument.
Plural is Key
Always use 'κλάσεις' (plural), never 'κλάση' (singular) in this specific idiom.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'ανώτερος'.
Η νέα τηλεόραση είναι κλάσεις _________ από την παλιά.
The noun 'τηλεόραση' is feminine, so the adjective must be 'ανώτερη'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct usage of the idiom:
The idiom always uses the plural 'κλάσεις'.
Match the situation to the most appropriate use of the phrase.
A world-class chef cooks for a group of beginners.
Both the person (chef) and the result (food) can be described as 'κλάσεις ανώτερος/ο'.
Complete the dialogue.
Α: Πώς σου φάνηκε το νέο εστιατόριο; Β: Πολύ καλό! Το σέρβις ήταν _________.
The noun 'σέρβις' is neuter, so we use 'ανώτερο'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Levels of Superiority
Common Subjects
Sports
- • Ομάδα
- • Παίκτης
- • Απόδοση
Tech
- • Οθόνη
- • Ταχύτητα
- • Μπαταρία
Character
- • Ήθος
- • Υπομονή
- • Ευγένεια
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΗ νέα τηλεόραση είναι κλάσεις _________ από την παλιά.
The noun 'τηλεόραση' is feminine, so the adjective must be 'ανώτερη'.
Select the correct usage of the idiom:
The idiom always uses the plural 'κλάσεις'.
A world-class chef cooks for a group of beginners.
Both the person (chef) and the result (food) can be described as 'κλάσεις ανώτερος/ο'.
Α: Πώς σου φάνηκε το νέο εστιατόριο; Β: Πολύ καλό! Το σέρβις ήταν _________.
The noun 'σέρβις' is neuter, so we use 'ανώτερο'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it is equally common for both. You can describe a person's skill or a product's quality.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a business meeting.
'Καλύτερος' is 'better'. 'Ανώτερος' is 'superior'. 'Ανώτερος' sounds slightly more sophisticated.
Yes! It works perfectly for negative comparisons too.
It emphasizes that there isn't just one level of difference, but many.
Yes, 'τους πατάει' (he stomps them) or 'δεν υπάρχει' (it doesn't exist/it's too good).
Yes, to describe a skill or a previous company's standards.
No, if the context is clear, you can just say 'Είναι κλάσεις ανώτερος'.
Yes, it is widely used across all Greek-speaking regions.
Yes, like 'Η δημοκρατία είναι κλάσεις ανώτερη από τη δικτατορία'.
Expressions liées
έτη φωτός μπροστά
similarLight years ahead
σε άλλο επίπεδο
synonymOn another level
δεν συγκρίνεται
similarIt doesn't compare
υπερέχει
specialized formTo excel/be superior
της σειράς
contrastAverage/run-of-the-mill
