Signification
The optimal way forward.
Contexte culturel
In Greek business culture, decisions are often made after long periods of negotiation. Saying 'Είναι η καλύτερη λύση' signals that you are ready to stop talking and start acting. Greeks often seek the 'best solution' through the advice of elders. A grandmother's 'λύση' is often considered final. In schools, students are encouraged to find the 'best solution' to math problems, reinforcing the literal use of the phrase from a young age. When splitting a bill or deciding on a night out, this phrase is used to avoid 'pazari' (haggling) and reach a quick agreement.
Decisiveness
Use this phrase when you want to sound confident. It stops people from suggesting more options.
Gender Match
Always check that you use 'η' and 'καλύτερη'. Using 'το' or 'ο' is the most common giveaway that you are a learner.
Signification
The optimal way forward.
Decisiveness
Use this phrase when you want to sound confident. It stops people from suggesting more options.
Gender Match
Always check that you use 'η' and 'καλύτερη'. Using 'το' or 'ο' is the most common giveaway that you are a learner.
Add 'για μένα'
If you want to be less bossy, add 'για μένα' (for me) at the end to show it's just your opinion.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct article and adjective for the feminine noun 'λύση'.
Πιστεύω πως αυτή είναι ___ _________ λύση.
'Λύση' is feminine, so we need 'η' and 'καλύτερη'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'It is the best solution'?
Choose the correct option:
While 'πιο καλή' is okay, 'καλύτερη' is the standard superlative form.
Match the situation to the reason why it's the 'best solution'.
Situation: You are late for a meeting and the bus is stuck in traffic.
Taking a taxi is a logical solution to being late due to traffic.
Complete the dialogue.
Α: Δεν έχουμε λεφτά για ξενοδοχείο. Β: Το κάμπινγκ ____________________.
Camping is a solution to the problem of not having money for a hotel.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to use 'Η καλύτερη λύση'
Work
- • New strategy
- • Fixing a bug
- • Budget cuts
Life
- • Travel plans
- • Buying a car
- • Family advice
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΠιστεύω πως αυτή είναι ___ _________ λύση.
'Λύση' is feminine, so we need 'η' and 'καλύτερη'.
Choose the correct option:
While 'πιο καλή' is okay, 'καλύτερη' is the standard superlative form.
Situation: You are late for a meeting and the bus is stuck in traffic.
Taking a taxi is a logical solution to being late due to traffic.
Α: Δεν έχουμε λεφτά για ξενοδοχείο. Β: Το κάμπινγκ ____________________.
Camping is a solution to the problem of not having money for a hotel.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsNo, you wouldn't say a person is a 'solution'. You would say 'Είναι ο καλύτερος' (He is the best).
Yes, it's very professional and shows you are a problem-solver.
Είναι οι καλύτερες λύσεις (They are the best solutions).
Yes, always. All nouns ending in -ση derived from ancient verbs are feminine.
Expressions liées
Η σωστή κίνηση
similarThe right move
Η ιδανική λύση
specialized formThe ideal solution
Δεν υπάρχει άλλη λύση
contrastThere is no other solution
Η βέλτιστη λύση
synonymThe optimal solution
