Signification
Following a specific example or template.
Contexte culturel
The 'Πρότυπα Σχολεία' (Model Schools) are a significant part of the Greek educational identity, representing academic excellence and social mobility. In Greek administration, 'κατά το πρότυπο' is frequently used to describe the harmonization of Greek laws with EU directives. Iconography in Greece is strictly 'κατά το πρότυπο' of ancient traditions. Artists (hagiographers) must follow specific templates (anthivola) to maintain spiritual continuity. Greek startups often use this phrase to signal that they are adopting global best practices, often referring to 'Silicon Valley' as the ultimate model.
Use the Plural for Styles
When talking about a general style (like 'in the style of the 60s'), use the plural: 'στα πρότυπα της δεκαετίας του '60'.
Watch the Case
Never use the genitive after 'κατά' if you mean 'according to'. It's a common trap for advanced learners.
Signification
Following a specific example or template.
Use the Plural for Styles
When talking about a general style (like 'in the style of the 60s'), use the plural: 'στα πρότυπα της δεκαετίας του '60'.
Watch the Case
Never use the genitive after 'κατά' if you mean 'according to'. It's a common trap for advanced learners.
Role Models
In Greek, a 'role model' is simply 'πρότυπο'. You don't need to say 'ρόλος'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the phrase.
Το νέο νομοσχέδιο συντάχθηκε ________ το πρότυπο της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης.
The preposition 'κατά' is required to mean 'according to' in this formal context.
Which sentence is the most formal?
Choose the formal version of: 'He built the house like the old ones.'
'Κατά το πρότυπο' combined with the genitive 'των παλαιών' is the highest register.
Match the Greek phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are all common variations and uses of the word 'πρότυπο'.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
Α: Πώς θα σχεδιάσουμε το λογότυπο; Β: Θα το κάνουμε ________ της Apple.
The speaker wants to follow Apple's design model.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΤο νέο νομοσχέδιο συντάχθηκε ________ το πρότυπο της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης.
The preposition 'κατά' is required to mean 'according to' in this formal context.
Choose the formal version of: 'He built the house like the old ones.'
'Κατά το πρότυπο' combined with the genitive 'των παλαιών' is the highest register.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are all common variations and uses of the word 'πρότυπο'.
Α: Πώς θα σχεδιάσουμε το λογότυπο; Β: Θα το κάνουμε ________ της Apple.
The speaker wants to follow Apple's design model.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsRarely. It's mostly for writing or formal presentations. In daily life, use 'όπως'.
Yes, to say someone acts like a model. 'Μεγάλωσε κατά το πρότυπο του παππού του'.
'Πρότυπο' is more formal and implies a standard. 'Μοντέλο' is used for fashion models or scientific models.
No. When it means 'against', it takes the genitive (e.g., κατά του εχθρού).
Expressions liées
στα πρότυπα του
similarin the style of / following the standards of
υπόδειγμα
synonymexample / specimen
πρωτότυπο
contrastoriginal / prototype
κατά γράμμα
similarliterally / to the letter
