मतलब
Being very fortunate.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
When Greeks mention 'μεγάλη τύχη,' they often follow it with a 'ftou ftou' sound to ward off the evil eye (mati). This is because bragging about luck is thought to attract envy. Luck is a central theme of the Greek New Year. The 'Vasilopita' cake contains a hidden coin (flouri). The person who finds it is said to have 'μεγάλη τύχη' for the whole year. Greece has a high density of lottery shops (OPAP). You will often hear people discussing their 'τύχη' in these social hubs, where luck is seen as a semi-tangible force. Greeks often tell guests 'Είναι μεγάλη τύχη που σας έχουμε εδώ.' This frames the guest's presence as a blessing to the household, reflecting deep-seated values of hospitality.
Agreement is Key
Always remember that 'τύχη' is feminine. If you use 'μεγάλο' (neuter), Greeks will understand you, but it sounds very 'foreign.'
The 'Ftou' Factor
If you say this to a Greek person about their baby or new car, don't be surprised if they make a spitting sound. It's a compliment!
मतलब
Being very fortunate.
Agreement is Key
Always remember that 'τύχη' is feminine. If you use 'μεγάλο' (neuter), Greeks will understand you, but it sounds very 'foreign.'
The 'Ftou' Factor
If you say this to a Greek person about their baby or new car, don't be surprised if they make a spitting sound. It's a compliment!
Use with 'Που'
To sound more natural, always follow the phrase with 'που' and a verb. 'Είναι μεγάλη τύχη που...' is the gold standard for fluency.
Don't overdo it
If you use it for every tiny thing (like finding a pen), it loses its impact. Save it for things that actually feel fortunate.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'μεγάλος'.
Είναι ________ τύχη που σε βρήκα!
The noun 'τύχη' is feminine, so we use 'μεγάλη'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'It's a stroke of luck that it didn't rain'?
Choose the best option:
Option A uses the correct impersonal construction and gender agreement.
Complete the dialogue with the appropriate phrase.
Α: Βρήκαμε τα τελευταία εισιτήρια για τη συναυλία! Β: ________________________!
Finding the last tickets is a matter of luck, so 'Είναι μεγάλη τύχη' is the most natural reaction.
Match the situation to the correct use of the phrase.
Situation: You narrowly avoided a car accident.
This expresses relief in a dangerous situation.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Luck vs. Fate
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासΕίναι ________ τύχη που σε βρήκα!
The noun 'τύχη' is feminine, so we use 'μεγάλη'.
Choose the best option:
Option A uses the correct impersonal construction and gender agreement.
Α: Βρήκαμε τα τελευταία εισιτήρια για τη συναυλία! Β: ________________________!
Finding the last tickets is a matter of luck, so 'Είναι μεγάλη τύχη' is the most natural reaction.
Situation: You narrowly avoided a car accident.
This expresses relief in a dangerous situation.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालNo, for bad luck you would say 'Είναι μεγάλη ατυχία' (It is a great misfortune).
Yes, it is perfectly polite. You can say 'Είναι μεγάλη τύχη που συνεργαζόμαστε' (It is a great luck that we are collaborating).
'Τύχη' is luck (random), while 'ευκαιρία' is an opportunity (something you can take advantage of).
You can say 'Ήταν μεγάλη τύχη για μένα' or 'Στάθηκα τυχερός'.
Yes, many Greek 'laiko' songs use it to describe meeting a great love.
Yes, as an exclamation it is very common and natural.
It can, but it is mostly used in a secular way today.
'Πολλή τύχη' means 'much luck' (quantity), while 'μεγάλη τύχη' means 'great luck' (quality/magnitude). The latter is more common.
Yes, the phrase is standard across all Greek-speaking regions.
Absolutely, that is the textbook definition of 'μεγάλη τύχη'.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Καλή τύχη
similarGood luck
Τυχερό μου
specialized formMy lucky charm/moment
Άτυχος
contrastUnlucky
Πάλι καλά
similarIt's a good thing that...
Εύχομαι τύχη
builds onI wish luck
