意思
Something that happened a long time ago.
文化背景
In rural areas, 'παλιά ιστορία' often refers to land disputes that can last for generations. Saying it's an 'old story' might be a way to keep the peace during a coffee house discussion. Among Greeks in the US or Australia, this phrase is often used to describe the 'story' of immigration, which is now seen as a settled, foundational narrative of the family. In the fast-paced life of Athens, the phrase is used more dismissively for trends or social drama that happened even just a few years ago. In Crete, where 'vendettas' were historically common, calling something an 'old story' is a significant statement of resolution and the ending of a cycle of violence.
Add 'πια' for effect
Adding 'πια' (anymore/now) at the end makes you sound much more like a native speaker: 'Είναι μια παλιά ιστορία πια.'
Watch the gender
Never say 'παλιό ιστορία'. It's a very common mistake that immediately marks you as a beginner.
意思
Something that happened a long time ago.
Add 'πια' for effect
Adding 'πια' (anymore/now) at the end makes you sound much more like a native speaker: 'Είναι μια παλιά ιστορία πια.'
Watch the gender
Never say 'παλιό ιστορία'. It's a very common mistake that immediately marks you as a beginner.
Use it to pivot
In a conversation, use this phrase to stop talking about something uncomfortable and move to a new topic.
Nostalgia vs. Dismissal
Pay attention to the speaker's tone. A sigh means nostalgia; a shrug means dismissal.
自我测试
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'old'.
Η φιλία μας είναι μια ______ ιστορία.
Because 'ιστορία' is feminine singular, the adjective must be 'παλιά'.
Which phrase best fits the situation: You want to tell a friend that you are no longer angry about a fight you had 5 years ago.
Τι θα πεις;
This phrase correctly conveys that the event is in the past and no longer a concern.
Complete the dialogue.
Α: Γιατί δεν μιλάς με τον αδερφό σου; Β: Άστο, ________________.
This is a natural way to avoid explaining a long-standing conflict.
Match the phrase to the most likely context.
Context: A politician dismissing a scandal from 20 years ago.
Politicians use this to minimize past controversies.
🎉 得分： /4
视觉学习工具
Old Story vs. Old News
练习题库
4 练习Η φιλία μας είναι μια ______ ιστορία.
Because 'ιστορία' is feminine singular, the adjective must be 'παλιά'.
Τι θα πεις;
This phrase correctly conveys that the event is in the past and no longer a concern.
Α: Γιατί δεν μιλάς με τον αδερφό σου; Β: Άστο, ________________.
This is a natural way to avoid explaining a long-standing conflict.
Context: A politician dismissing a scandal from 20 years ago.
Politicians use this to minimize past controversies.
🎉 得分： /4
常见问题
10 个问题Not directly. You wouldn't say 'He is an old story.' You would say 'Our relationship is an old story.'
Yes, it's generally a polite way to say you've moved on or don't want to discuss something.
'Παλιά' is standard. 'Αρχαία' is used for emphasis or humor to mean 'extremely old'.
Yes, but that means 'it's an old lie' or 'it's a tall tale.'
No, it can be neutral. It just means it's from the past.
You can say 'είναι μεγάλη ιστορία'. 'Παλιά ιστορία' specifically emphasizes the time passed.
Yes, to refer to a long-standing project or a resolved issue.
Yes, always.
There isn't a direct opposite idiom, but you could say 'είναι κάτι καινούργιο' (it's something new).
Yes, if you are referring to multiple events.
相关表达
περασμένα ξεχασμένα
synonympast things, forgotten things
νερό στο αυλάκι
builds onwater in the groove
από παλιά
similarfrom old times
αρχαία ιστορία
specialized formancient history
παλιά μου τέχνη κόσκινο
similarmy old art is a sieve
