Signification
Primarily or for the most part.
Contexte culturel
In Greek universities, using this phrase in an essay is almost mandatory to achieve a high grade in 'Expression'. It shows the student can move beyond 'Demotic' (everyday) Greek. Politicians use this phrase to avoid 'absolute' statements. By saying 'primarily', they leave room for other factors, which is a common rhetorical tactic in the Greek Parliament (Vouli). In Cyprus, the phrase is used similarly in formal settings, though in the Cypriot dialect, speakers might use different local adverbs in casual speech. Second-generation Greeks often struggle with this phrase, preferring the English-influenced 'κυρίως'. Using it correctly is a sign of 'advanced' heritage language mastery.
The 'O' Rule
Always remember it ends in 'O'. Many learners try to use 'λόγου' because they think it sounds more 'ancient', but 'λόγο' is the only correct modern form.
Don't Overuse
If you use it three times in one paragraph, you'll sound like a robot. Mix it up with 'κυρίως' or 'προπάντων'.
Signification
Primarily or for the most part.
The 'O' Rule
Always remember it ends in 'O'. Many learners try to use 'λόγου' because they think it sounds more 'ancient', but 'λόγο' is the only correct modern form.
Don't Overuse
If you use it three times in one paragraph, you'll sound like a robot. Mix it up with 'κυρίως' or 'προπάντων'.
Job Interview Gold
Using this phrase in a Greek job interview immediately signals that you are a high-level speaker. It's a 'prestige' marker.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing phrase to complete the formal sentence.
Η αποτυχία του σχεδίου οφείλεται ________ στην έλλειψη οργάνωσης.
The correct idiom is 'κατά κύριο λόγο' in the accusative case.
Which sentence uses the phrase in the most appropriate register?
Choose the best sentence:
This phrase is best suited for professional or formal contexts like hiring criteria.
Match the Greek phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are common logical connectors in Greek.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
Πολιτικός: 'Η ανεργία μειώθηκε...' Δημοσιογράφος: 'Πώς έγινε αυτό;' Πολιτικός: '________ λόγω των νέων επενδύσεων.'
In a political interview, 'κατά κύριο λόγο' is the most appropriate formal choice.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to use 'Κατά Κύριο Λόγο'
Professional
- • Interviews
- • Reports
- • Emails
Academic
- • Essays
- • Theses
- • Lectures
Media
- • News
- • Analysis
- • Documentaries
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΗ αποτυχία του σχεδίου οφείλεται ________ στην έλλειψη οργάνωσης.
The correct idiom is 'κατά κύριο λόγο' in the accusative case.
Choose the best sentence:
This phrase is best suited for professional or formal contexts like hiring criteria.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are common logical connectors in Greek.
Πολιτικός: 'Η ανεργία μειώθηκε...' Δημοσιογράφος: 'Πώς έγινε αυτό;' Πολιτικός: '________ λόγω των νέων επενδύσεων.'
In a political interview, 'κατά κύριο λόγο' is the most appropriate formal choice.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, they are synonyms, but 'κατά κύριο λόγο' is more formal and emphasizes the 'reasoning' behind a choice or event.
Absolutely! For example: 'Κατά κύριο λόγο, η απόφαση ήταν σωστή.' (Primarily, the decision was correct.)
Because the preposition 'κατά' always takes the accusative case in this context.
Yes, it is standard in formal Greek across all Greek-speaking regions.
Expressions liées
ως επί το πλείστον
similarfor the most part
εν πολλοίς
synonymlargely / in many respects
δευτερευόντως
contrastsecondarily
συγκεκριμένα
builds onspecifically
