Signification
Traditional or nostalgic.
Contexte culturel
In Greece, 'old school' is often synonymous with 'leventia' (bravery/nobility) and 'filotimo'. It's a high compliment for men. Similar usage, but often emphasizes the 'word of honor' in business dealings without written contracts. Greek-Americans or Greek-Australians use it to describe the first generation of immigrants who kept strict traditions. Younger generations use it to describe 'vintage' or 'retro' preferences in music and fashion, often with pride.
Use it for compliments
If you want to impress a Greek person, use this to describe their hospitality or manners. It shows deep cultural appreciation.
Gender Trap
Don't change 'σχολής' to 'σχολείου' or 'σχολή' even if you are talking about a man. It's a fixed phrase.
Signification
Traditional or nostalgic.
Use it for compliments
If you want to impress a Greek person, use this to describe their hospitality or manners. It shows deep cultural appreciation.
Gender Trap
Don't change 'σχολής' to 'σχολείου' or 'σχολή' even if you are talking about a man. It's a fixed phrase.
The 'Mastoras' Connection
In Greece, calling a technician 'της παλιάς σχολής' is the best way to say you trust their work.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing words to complete the phrase.
Ο παππούς μου δεν έχει email, είναι της ______ ______.
The correct fixed phrase is 'παλιάς σχολής'.
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly to mean 'traditional manners'?
Ποια πρόταση είναι σωστή;
The second option correctly uses the genitive and describes a traditional behavior.
Match the person to the description.
Ποιος είναι 'της παλιάς σχολής';
Craftsmanship and manual work are core 'old school' traits.
Complete the dialogue.
Α: Γιατί ο Νίκος φοράει πάντα κοστούμι στο γραφείο; Β: Ξέρεις πώς είναι ο Νίκος, ______.
Wearing a suit consistently is a classic 'old school' professional habit.
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Aides visuelles
Old School Traits
Manners
- • Politeness
- • Punctuality
- • Respect
Work
- • Quality
- • Handmade
- • Patience
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΟ παππούς μου δεν έχει email, είναι της ______ ______.
The correct fixed phrase is 'παλιάς σχολής'.
Ποια πρόταση είναι σωστή;
The second option correctly uses the genitive and describes a traditional behavior.
Ποιος είναι 'της παλιάς σχολής';
Craftsmanship and manual work are core 'old school' traits.
Α: Γιατί ο Νίκος φοράει πάντα κοστούμι στο γραφείο; Β: Ξέρεις πώς είναι ο Νίκος, ______.
Wearing a suit consistently is a classic 'old school' professional habit.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsRarely. It usually implies respect. If you want to be negative, use 'οπισθοδρομικός'.
Yes, but it usually implies the object was made with traditional methods. 'Ένα έπιπλο της παλιάς σχολής'.
'Σχολή' refers to a school of thought or a tradition, while 'σχολείο' is just the building.
You can say 'της νέας σχολής', but it is much less common than the 'old school' version.
Expressions liées
παλαιάς κοπής
synonymOf the old cut/style.
του παλιού καιρού
similarOf the old times.
οπισθοδρομικός
contrastRegressive/Backward.
παλιομοδίτης
similarOld-fashioned.
