Significado
Start well to end well.
Contexto cultural
In rural areas, this phrase is still used by elders to predict the harvest based on the first rains of autumn. Greeks place high value on the 'first impression' in meetings. A successful first five minutes often leads to the use of this phrase to seal the deal. In Cyprus, the phrase is identical but the pronunciation of 'φαίνεται' may have a softer 'n' sound. In communities in the US and Australia, this phrase is a nostalgic link to 'old world wisdom' and is often used by grandparents to encourage grandchildren.
Use it Sarcastically
To sound like a native, use it when something goes wrong at 8 AM. It shows you have a sense of humor about bad luck.
Don't change the words
If you say 'Η όμορφη μέρα', it sounds wrong. Stick to 'καλή'.
Significado
Start well to end well.
Use it Sarcastically
To sound like a native, use it when something goes wrong at 8 AM. It shows you have a sense of humor about bad luck.
Don't change the words
If you say 'Η όμορφη μέρα', it sounds wrong. Stick to 'καλή'.
Teste-se
Complete the proverb with the correct words.
Η καλή ____ από το ____ φαίνεται.
The standard form uses 'μέρα' (day) and 'πρωί' (morning).
In which situation is this phrase most appropriate?
You just started a new book and the first chapter is amazing.
This phrase is used when a beginning is promising.
Which verb is correct in this proverb?
Η καλή μέρα από το πρωί _______.
'Φαίνεται' is the middle voice verb meaning 'is visible' or 'appears'.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
3 exerciciosΗ καλή ____ από το ____ φαίνεται.
The standard form uses 'μέρα' (day) and 'πρωί' (morning).
You just started a new book and the first chapter is amazing.
This phrase is used when a beginning is promising.
Η καλή μέρα από το πρωί _______.
'Φαίνεται' is the middle voice verb meaning 'is visible' or 'appears'.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Perguntas frequentes
2 perguntasYes, but only sarcastically. Literally, it is meant for positive starts.
Not at all. It is one of the most common proverbs used by all ages in Greece today.
Frases relacionadas
Η αρχή είναι το ήμισυ του παντός
synonymThe beginning is half of the whole.
Κάθε αρχή και δύσκολη
contrastEvery beginning is difficult.
Τέλος καλό, όλα καλά
builds onAll's well that ends well.
