C1 Expression औपचारिक

κατά κύριο λόγο

mainly

मतलब

Primarily or for the most part.

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सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

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.

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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.

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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'.

मतलब

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'.

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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.

खुद को परखो

Fill in the missing phrase to complete the formal sentence.

Η αποτυχία του σχεδίου οφείλεται ________ στην έλλειψη οργάνωσης.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: κατά κύριο λόγο

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:

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Η εταιρεία προσλαμβάνει άτομα κατά κύριο λόγο με μεταπτυχιακό.

This phrase is best suited for professional or formal contexts like hiring criteria.

Match the Greek phrase with its English equivalent.

Match the following:

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: κατά κύριο λόγο : primarily

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.'

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Κατά κύριο λόγο

In a political interview, 'κατά κύριο λόγο' is the most appropriate formal choice.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स

When to use 'Κατά Κύριο Λόγο'

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Professional

  • Interviews
  • Reports
  • Emails
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Academic

  • Essays
  • Theses
  • Lectures
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Media

  • News
  • Analysis
  • Documentaries

अभ्यास बैंक

4 अभ्यास
Fill in the missing phrase to complete the formal sentence. Fill Blank B2

Η αποτυχία του σχεδίου οφείλεται ________ στην έλλειψη οργάνωσης.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: κατά κύριο λόγο

The correct idiom is 'κατά κύριο λόγο' in the accusative case.

Which sentence uses the phrase in the most appropriate register? Choose C1

Choose the best sentence:

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Η εταιρεία προσλαμβάνει άτομα κατά κύριο λόγο με μεταπτυχιακό.

This phrase is best suited for professional or formal contexts like hiring criteria.

Match the Greek phrase with its English equivalent. Match B1

बाईं ओर के प्रत्येक आइटम को दाईं ओर के उसके जोड़े से मिलाएं:

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: κατά κύριο λόγο : primarily

These are common logical connectors in Greek.

Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase. dialogue_completion B2

Πολιτικός: 'Η ανεργία μειώθηκε...' Δημοσιογράφος: 'Πώς έγινε αυτό;' Πολιτικός: '________ λόγω των νέων επενδύσεων.'

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Κατά κύριο λόγο

In a political interview, 'κατά κύριο λόγο' is the most appropriate formal choice.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

4 सवाल

Yes, 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.

संबंधित मुहावरे

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ως επί το πλείστον

similar

for the most part

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εν πολλοίς

synonym

largely / in many respects

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δευτερευόντως

contrast

secondarily

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συγκεκριμένα

builds on

specifically

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