Signification
Refers to the specific meaning of a term.
Contexte culturel
Greek law is based on the Civil Law tradition (Roman-Germanic). Precision in terminology is paramount, and phrases like 'κατά την έννοια' are used to ensure that the 'letter of the law' is followed strictly. In Greek administration, 'κατά την έννοια' is often used to limit the rights of citizens or to define eligibility for benefits, reflecting a culture where the 'official definition' carries more weight than common sense. Greek universities, especially in Law and Philosophy, still use many formal structures from Katharevousa. Students are expected to use 'κατά την έννοια' in their theses to demonstrate academic rigor. As a member of the EU, Greece translates thousands of pages of legislation. 'Κατά την έννοια' is the standard translation for 'within the meaning of', making it a very 'Europeanized' Greek phrase.
The Genitive Key
Always check the ending of the noun that follows. If it's not Genitive, the whole phrase sounds broken to a native speaker.
Register Trap
Never use this in a text message to a friend unless you are being intentionally sarcastic about being 'official'.
Signification
Refers to the specific meaning of a term.
The Genitive Key
Always check the ending of the noun that follows. If it's not Genitive, the whole phrase sounds broken to a native speaker.
Register Trap
Never use this in a text message to a friend unless you are being intentionally sarcastic about being 'official'.
The 'Ennoia' Double Meaning
Remember that 'έννοια' in songs usually means 'care' or 'longing', not 'definition'.
Teste-toi
Συμπληρώστε το κενό με τη σωστή πτώση της λέξης 'νόμος'.
Η πράξη αυτή δεν είναι παράνομη κατά την έννοια του _______.
The phrase 'κατά την έννοια' must be followed by the genitive case.
Ποια φράση είναι η πιο κατάλληλη για ένα νομικό έγγραφο;
Ο όρος 'ιδιοκτήτης' ορίζεται...
'Κατά την έννοια' is the standard formal/legal collocation.
Ταιριάξτε τη φράση με το σωστό πλαίσιο.
Πού θα ακούγατε τη φράση 'κατά την αληθή έννοια του νόμου';
This is a highly formal legal expression used by judges and lawyers.
Συμπληρώστε τον διάλογο.
Α: Είναι αυτό το κτίριο 'διατηρητέο'; Β: Ναι, ___________ της απόφασης του Υπουργείου.
Since it refers to an official ministerial decision, the most formal phrase is required.
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Aides visuelles
Formal vs. Informal Meaning
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΗ πράξη αυτή δεν είναι παράνομη κατά την έννοια του _______.
The phrase 'κατά την έννοια' must be followed by the genitive case.
Ο όρος 'ιδιοκτήτης' ορίζεται...
'Κατά την έννοια' is the standard formal/legal collocation.
Πού θα ακούγατε τη φράση 'κατά την αληθή έννοια του νόμου';
This is a highly formal legal expression used by judges and lawyers.
Α: Είναι αυτό το κτίριο 'διατηρητέο'; Β: Ναι, ___________ της απόφασης του Υπουργείου.
Since it refers to an official ministerial decision, the most formal phrase is required.
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Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but 'σύμφωνα με' is more general. 'Κατά την έννοια' is specifically for definitions.
Rarely. You might see 'κατά τις έννοιες των άρθρων...', but it's much more common in the singular.
No, it can refer to a contract, a dictionary, a theory, or any formal reference point.
That is the older Katharevousa form. It's not 'wrong' in a legal text, but it's very archaic.
There isn't a direct opposite phrase, but you might say 'εκτός του πλαισίου της έννοιας' (outside the scope of the meaning).
Yes, if you are discussing technical terms or your specific role's definition.
It comes from the Ancient Greek 'ἡ ἔννοια', which was feminine. Most nouns ending in -ια are feminine.
Very common when reporting on Supreme Court (Areios Pagos) decisions.
No, that sounds like 'according to my definition', which is better expressed as 'κατά τη γνώμη μου'.
This phrase, 'κατά την έννοια', is the most accurate translation.
Expressions liées
με την έννοια
similarIn the sense that / meaning
υπό την έννοια
similarUnder the sense of
εννοιολογικό πλαίσιο
builds onConceptual framework
δυνάμει του
specialized formBy virtue of
σύμφωνα με
synonymAccording to
