Significado
Starting is the hardest part.
Contexto cultural
In Greek schools, this phrase is often written on the walls of classrooms or mentioned by teachers on the first day of the school year to set a tone of productivity. The phrase reflects the Greek obsession with 'Arche' (the first principle). To Greeks, the beginning isn't just a point in time, but the source of power for the entire project. Greek entrepreneurs use this to combat the 'paralysis by analysis' that can occur in a difficult economy. It's a call to action. Coaches use it to emphasize that the training and the start of the season are where the championship is actually won.
Use it for Procrastinators
This is the ultimate 'anti-procrastination' phrase in Greek. Use it when someone is over-planning but not doing.
Ancient Roots
Mentioning that this is an ancient proverb when you use it will make you sound very knowledgeable about Greek culture.
Significado
Starting is the hardest part.
Use it for Procrastinators
This is the ultimate 'anti-procrastination' phrase in Greek. Use it when someone is over-planning but not doing.
Ancient Roots
Mentioning that this is an ancient proverb when you use it will make you sound very knowledgeable about Greek culture.
Don't modernize it
Never say 'Η αρχή είναι το μισό'. It sounds like a translation error rather than a proverb.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing words to complete the proverb.
Η ______ είναι το ______ του παντός.
The standard proverb is 'Η αρχή είναι το ήμισυ του παντός'.
In which situation would you use this proverb?
Your friend wants to write a book but hasn't started yet because they are scared.
This proverb is the best choice for encouraging someone to start a new project.
Which word in the proverb is archaic (ancient)?
Η αρχή είναι το [ήμισυ] του παντός.
'Ήμισυ' is the ancient form of 'μισό' (half).
Complete the dialogue.
- Δεν ξέρω αν μπορώ να τελειώσω αυτή την εργασία. - Μην ανησυχείς, κάνε το πρώτο βήμα. ______.
The context of 'doing the first step' leads directly to this proverb.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosΗ ______ είναι το ______ του παντός.
The standard proverb is 'Η αρχή είναι το ήμισυ του παντός'.
Your friend wants to write a book but hasn't started yet because they are scared.
This proverb is the best choice for encouraging someone to start a new project.
Η αρχή είναι το [ήμισυ] του παντός.
'Ήμισυ' is the ancient form of 'μισό' (half).
- Δεν ξέρω αν μπορώ να τελειώσω αυτή την εργασία. - Μην ανησυχείς, κάνε το πρώτο βήμα. ______.
The context of 'doing the first step' leads directly to this proverb.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
5 perguntasNot at all! While it has ancient roots, it is used very commonly among friends to encourage each other.
It is an ancient Greek word for 'half'. In modern Greek, we use 'μισό', but 'ήμισυ' survives in proverbs and formal math.
Yes, it is very appropriate for a professional email, especially when discussing the launch of a new project.
It is usually attributed to Pythagoras, but Plato and Aristotle made it famous.
Yes, you can just say 'Αρχή ήμισυ παντός'. It's more 'punchy'.
Frases relacionadas
Κάθε αρχή και δύσκολη
similarEvery beginning is difficult.
Η καλή μέρα από το πρωί φαίνεται
similarA good day is visible from the morning.
Τέλος καλό, όλα καλά
contrastAll's well that ends well.
Αγάλι αγάλι γίνεται η αγουρίδα μέλι
builds onSlowly, the sour grape becomes honey.
