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Patience is required for everything.
문화적 배경
The phrase is often heard in 'kafeneia' (traditional coffee shops). It reflects the slow pace of drinking a Greek coffee, which can take hours. Rushing the coffee—or life—is seen as a lack of appreciation. In rural Greece, this phrase is a literal rule. Farmers still follow the 'old ways' of planting and harvesting by the moon and seasons, rejecting greenhouse-grown products that don't follow 'their time'. The concept of 'Divine Providence' is linked to this phrase. Many Greeks believe that God provides what is needed at the exact moment it is needed, making patience a spiritual duty. In busy cities like Athens, the phrase is used ironically or as a way to cope with bureaucracy. When a government office is slow, a citizen might sigh and say this to their neighbor in line.
The 'Kairos' Secret
Remember that 'καιρός' also means weather. Imagine the phrase as saying 'Everything has its own season/weather' to help you remember the meaning of patience.
Don't be too passive
While this phrase is wise, using it too much can make you sound like you have no ambition. Balance it with action-oriented phrases.
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Patience is required for everything.
The 'Kairos' Secret
Remember that 'καιρός' also means weather. Imagine the phrase as saying 'Everything has its own season/weather' to help you remember the meaning of patience.
Don't be too passive
While this phrase is wise, using it too much can make you sound like you have no ambition. Balance it with action-oriented phrases.
셀프 테스트
Complete the proverb with the correct word.
Μην βιάζεσαι! Κάθε πράγμα στον ______ του.
The idiom specifically uses 'καιρό' (time/weather).
In which situation is this phrase most appropriate?
A friend is crying because they haven't found a partner yet.
The phrase is used to comfort people about life milestones.
Choose the best response for Speaker B.
Speaker A: 'Πότε θα είναι έτοιμο το σπίτι;' Speaker B: '_________________'
Speaker B is saying the house will be ready when it's ready, advising patience.
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시각 학습 자료
When to use it
Nature
- • Seasons
- • Harvest
- • Growth
Life
- • Marriage
- • Career
- • Learning
연습 문제 은행
3 연습 문제Μην βιάζεσαι! Κάθε πράγμα στον ______ του.
The idiom specifically uses 'καιρό' (time/weather).
A friend is crying because they haven't found a partner yet.
The phrase is used to comfort people about life milestones.
Speaker A: 'Πότε θα είναι έτοιμο το σπίτι;' Speaker B: '_________________'
Speaker B is saying the house will be ready when it's ready, advising patience.
🎉 점수: /3
자주 묻는 질문
3 질문It has biblical roots, but today it is used by everyone, regardless of their religious beliefs, as a general piece of wisdom.
Usually, it's for positive or neutral events. You wouldn't say it about a tragedy unless you were being very philosophical about the cycle of life.
'Χρόνος' is the clock ticking. 'Καιρός' is the right moment or the weather. This phrase uses 'καιρός' because it's about the *right* moment.
관련 표현
Όλα στην ώρα τους
synonymEverything in its hour.
Αγάλι-αγάλι γίνεται η αγουρίδα μέλι
similarSlowly the sour grape becomes honey.
Μη βιάζεσαι
builds onDon't rush.
Ο χρόνος είναι γιατρός
similarTime is a doctor.
