Signification
Something critical for achieving a long-term goal.
Contexte culturel
The phrase is often used to describe the 'Geopolitical Crossroads' (Γεωπολιτικό Σταυροδρόμι) identity of Greece. In Cyprus, this phrase is frequently used in the context of the 'Energy Hub' ambitions in the Eastern Mediterranean. Used in Brussels to discuss 'Strategic Autonomy' (Στρατηγική Αυτονομία), a key policy goal. Greek business culture is becoming increasingly formal; this phrase is a sign of 'modern' management.
Use the Genitive
If you want to sound like a native professional, use 'είναι στρατηγικής σημασίας' instead of 'έχει στρατηγική σημασία'.
Don't Overuse
If everything is 'strategic,' nothing is. Save this for the 2-3 most important points in your speech.
Signification
Something critical for achieving a long-term goal.
Use the Genitive
If you want to sound like a native professional, use 'είναι στρατηγικής σημασίας' instead of 'έχει στρατηγική σημασία'.
Don't Overuse
If everything is 'strategic,' nothing is. Save this for the 2-3 most important points in your speech.
Geopolitical Context
When reading Greek news, 'στρατηγική σημασία' almost always refers to energy, borders, or the sea.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the phrase.
Η συμφωνία αυτή είναι ________ σημασίας για την εταιρεία μας.
We use the genitive 'στρατηγικής' because the sentence implies 'of strategic importance'.
Which situation best fits the use of 'στρατηγική σημασία'?
Πότε χρησιμοποιούμε τη φράση;
The phrase is used for high-stakes, long-term contexts like national policy.
Match the adjective with the noun to form a common collocation.
Συνδυάστε τις λέξεις:
All these adjectives commonly pair with 'σημασία' to describe different types of importance.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
Α: Γιατί επενδύουμε στην τεχνολογία; Β: Γιατί η τεχνολογία έχει ________ για την ανάπτυξή μας.
In a business context, technology is usually described as having strategic importance.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΗ συμφωνία αυτή είναι ________ σημασίας για την εταιρεία μας.
We use the genitive 'στρατηγικής' because the sentence implies 'of strategic importance'.
Πότε χρησιμοποιούμε τη φράση;
The phrase is used for high-stakes, long-term contexts like national policy.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
All these adjectives commonly pair with 'σημασία' to describe different types of importance.
Α: Γιατί επενδύουμε στην τεχνολογία; Β: Γιατί η τεχνολογία έχει ________ για την ανάπτυξή μας.
In a business context, technology is usually described as having strategic importance.
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Questions fréquentes
10 questionsMostly, but you can use it for any complex plan, like a long-term diet or a study schedule.
'Σημαντικό' is just 'important.' 'Στρατηγικής σημασίας' means it's a key part of a larger strategy.
Yes, you can say 'Αυτός ο συνεργάτης είναι στρατηγικής σημασίας' (This partner is of strategic importance).
It is always feminine because 'σημασία' is a feminine noun.
You say 'στρατηγικά σημαντικό'.
No, it's more common in formal settings, news, and professional environments.
Yes, adding 'μεγάλη' (great) is very common to emphasize the point.
There isn't a direct opposite collocation, but you could say 'δευτερεύουσας σημασίας' (of secondary importance).
Only if you are being ironic or discussing a very serious matter with a colleague.
Because it requires an understanding of formal registers and abstract conceptual thinking in Greek.
Expressions liées
ζωτικής σημασίας
similarOf vital importance
κομβικής σημασίας
similarOf pivotal importance
καίριο πλήγμα
builds onA decisive blow
μακροπρόθεσμος στόχος
builds onLong-term goal
