Significado
Certain to happen eventually
Contexto cultural
The phrase is often used with a shrug of the shoulders, reflecting a cultural acceptance of fate (moira). In Cyprus, you might hear 'εν θέμα χρόνου' (using the local 'εν' instead of 'είναι'), but the meaning remains identical. Greek-Americans often use this phrase as a direct translation of the English idiom, making it one of the most preserved phrases in heritage speakers. In Athens, it's frequently used in political satire on TV shows like 'Al Tsantiri News' to mock the slow pace of government promises.
Drop the 'ένα'
To sound more like a native speaker, drop the 'ένα' (a). 'Είναι θέμα χρόνου' is much more common in daily conversation.
Don't use it for choices
Don't use this for things you choose to do. It's for things that happen *to* you or to the world.
Significado
Certain to happen eventually
Drop the 'ένα'
To sound more like a native speaker, drop the 'ένα' (a). 'Είναι θέμα χρόνου' is much more common in daily conversation.
Don't use it for choices
Don't use this for things you choose to do. It's for things that happen *to* you or to the world.
Use it with 'απλά'
Adding 'απλά' (simply) before 'θέμα' makes you sound very confident. 'Είναι απλά θέμα χρόνου!'
Teste-se
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
Είναι ένα θέμα _______ να μάθεις την αλήθεια.
The standard idiom uses 'χρόνου' (time).
Which sentence correctly uses the phrase in the past tense?
Choose the correct past tense version:
'Ήταν' is the past tense of 'είναι'. The rest of the phrase remains the same.
Match the situation to the most likely use of the phrase.
Situation: A very old bridge looks like it might collapse soon.
If a bridge is old and unstable, its collapse is inevitable.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form.
Α: Πότε θα πάρω την προαγωγή; Β: Μην ανησυχείς, _________________.
This is the most natural way to reassure someone that a promotion is coming eventually.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosΕίναι ένα θέμα _______ να μάθεις την αλήθεια.
The standard idiom uses 'χρόνου' (time).
Choose the correct past tense version:
'Ήταν' is the past tense of 'είναι'. The rest of the phrase remains the same.
Situation: A very old bridge looks like it might collapse soon.
If a bridge is old and unstable, its collapse is inevitable.
Α: Πότε θα πάρω την προαγωγή; Β: Μην ανησυχείς, _________________.
This is the most natural way to reassure someone that a promotion is coming eventually.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasTechnically yes, but 'είναι θέμα ώρας' or 'θα γίνει αύριο' is more natural for very short timeframes.
It is neutral. You can use it in a business meeting or with your friends at a bar.
'Ζήτημα' is slightly more formal and often used in writing or news.
In casual speech, you can just say 'Θέμα χρόνου!' as a reaction to something.
Yes, it's very common for predicting failures or problems ('Είναι θέμα χρόνου να χαλάσει').
Because it's in the genitive case, meaning 'of time'.
No, the phrase is always singular.
No, but it can sound a bit dismissive if someone is upset and you use it to be overly logical.
Yes, e.g., 'Πιστεύω ότι είναι θέμα χρόνου να φέρω αποτελέσματα στην εταιρεία.'
Yes, many Greek pop songs use it to talk about love and destiny.
Frases relacionadas
αργά ή γρήγορα
synonymsooner or later
είναι γραφτό
similarit is written (fated)
στο τέλος
similarin the end
όπου να 'ναι
contrastany moment now
