C1 Expression 격식체

κατά κύριο λόγο

mainly

Primarily or for the most part.

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문화적 배경

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'.

Primarily or for the most part.

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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.

⚠️

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.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the missing phrase to complete the formal sentence.

Η αποτυχία του σχεδίου οφείλεται ________ στην έλλειψη οργάνωσης.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: 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:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: 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:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: 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.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Κατά κύριο λόγο

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

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시각 학습 자료

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

연습 문제 은행

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

Η αποτυχία του σχεδίου οφείλεται ________ στην έλλειψη οργάνωσης.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: 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:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: 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

왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: 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.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Κατά κύριο λόγο

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

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

4 질문

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.

관련 표현

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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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