Signification
Showing progressive improvement.
Contexte culturel
Greeks often use this phrase to avoid the 'Evil Eye' (Mati). By saying things are 'getting better' rather than 'perfect,' they protect their progress from jealousy. In Cyprus, the phrase is used similarly, but you might hear the local dialect influence in the surrounding words. The core 'όλο και καλύτερα' remains standard. In communities in the US or Australia, this phrase is a 'heritage' marker. It's one of the positive phrases parents use to encourage children learning the language. In Greek startups, this phrase is used to describe 'traction.' It's a key part of the vocabulary for entrepreneurs pitching to investors.
Use with 'Πάει'
Try saying 'Πάει όλο και καλύτερα' for a more natural, flowing sound in conversation.
Comparative Only
Never use 'καλό' or 'καλή' with 'όλο και'. It must always be 'καλύτερα'.
Signification
Showing progressive improvement.
Use with 'Πάει'
Try saying 'Πάει όλο και καλύτερα' for a more natural, flowing sound in conversation.
Comparative Only
Never use 'καλό' or 'καλή' with 'όλο και'. It must always be 'καλύτερα'.
Social Media
Use this phrase in captions for progress photos or 'before and after' posts.
Modesty
This is a great phrase to use if you want to be positive but stay modest about your achievements.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing words to say 'My Greek is getting better and better.'
Τα ελληνικά μου είναι ____ ____ καλύτερα.
The fixed phrase is 'όλο και' followed by the comparative.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct option:
You must use the comparative 'καλύτερα'.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
Πέτρος: Πώς πάει η νέα σου δουλειά; Ελένη: ________, μαθαίνω νέα πράγματα κάθε μέρα.
This response shows progress and fits the context of 'learning every day'.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: A student who used to get 50% on tests now gets 80%.
The student is showing progressive improvement.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Good vs. Better and Better
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΤα ελληνικά μου είναι ____ ____ καλύτερα.
The fixed phrase is 'όλο και' followed by the comparative.
Select the correct option:
You must use the comparative 'καλύτερα'.
Πέτρος: Πώς πάει η νέα σου δουλειά; Ελένη: ________, μαθαίνω νέα πράγματα κάθε μέρα.
This response shows progress and fits the context of 'learning every day'.
Situation: A student who used to get 50% on tests now gets 80%.
The student is showing progressive improvement.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes! You can say 'Είναι όλο και καλύτερα' about someone's health or their behavior.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
'Καλύτερα' is an adverb (better) and is the most common. 'Καλύτερος' is an adjective and must match the noun (e.g., οι βαθμοί είναι καλύτεροι).
It is grammatically possible but sounds redundant. 'Όλο και καλύτερα' is the preferred standard.
Simply say 'είναι όλο και χειρότερα'.
Yes, but 'ολοένα' is more formal and literary.
Absolutely. 'Ο καιρός είναι όλο και καλύτερα' is very common.
Not necessarily, but it does imply that the current state is an improvement over the previous one.
Yes: 'Ήταν όλο και καλύτερα' (It was getting better and better).
Not a direct one, but 'πάει σφαίρα' (it's going like a bullet) is a slang way to say things are going very well.
Expressions liées
όλο και περισσότερο
similarMore and more
όλο και χειρότερα
contrastWorse and worse
κάθε μέρα και καλύτερα
synonymEvery day better
βελτιώνομαι
builds onI am improving
πάει καλά
similarIt's going well
ολοένα και καλύτερα
specialized formBetter and better (formal)
