Significado
A positive beginning to a task.
Contexto cultural
The 'Agiasmos' ceremony is a major event in Greek life, where a priest blesses schools, businesses, or even homes at the start of a new period to ensure a 'good start'. Similar to Greece, Cypriots use 'Καλή αρχή' frequently, especially in the context of the new academic year or new government policies. In Greek communities abroad (like Astoria or Melbourne), 'Καλή αρχή' is often used to encourage new immigrants starting their lives in a new country. In Greek business, a 'good start' is often celebrated with a small treat (kerasma) for colleagues to share the positive energy.
The 'Right Foot' Rule
If you want to sound really Greek, pair 'Μια καλή αρχή' with the phrase 'με το δεξί' (with the right foot).
Gender Agreement
Always remember that 'αρχή' is feminine. Don't let the -η ending fool you into thinking it's anything else!
Significado
A positive beginning to a task.
The 'Right Foot' Rule
If you want to sound really Greek, pair 'Μια καλή αρχή' with the phrase 'με το δεξί' (with the right foot).
Gender Agreement
Always remember that 'αρχή' is feminine. Don't let the -η ending fool you into thinking it's anything else!
Social Media Captions
Use 'Μια καλή αρχή 🚀' as a caption for any new venture on Instagram or LinkedIn to sound like a native.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'καλός' to match the noun 'αρχή'.
Η πρώτη μέρα ήταν μια ______ αρχή.
Since 'αρχή' is a feminine noun, the adjective must also be in the feminine form 'καλή'.
Which of the following is the most natural way to wish someone a good start on their first day of work?
Σήμερα ξεκινάς τη νέα σου δουλειά!
'Καλή αρχή!' is the standard well-wish for someone starting something new.
Match the Greek phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are the most common variations and their meanings.
Complete the dialogue with the appropriate phrase.
Α: Πώς πήγε το πρώτο σου μάθημα ελληνικών; Β: Πολύ καλά! ________.
The context of a 'first lesson' (πρώτο μάθημα) that went 'very well' (πολύ καλά) requires a positive phrase about beginnings.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosΗ πρώτη μέρα ήταν μια ______ αρχή.
Since 'αρχή' is a feminine noun, the adjective must also be in the feminine form 'καλή'.
Σήμερα ξεκινάς τη νέα σου δουλειά!
'Καλή αρχή!' is the standard well-wish for someone starting something new.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
These are the most common variations and their meanings.
Α: Πώς πήγε το πρώτο σου μάθημα ελληνικών; Β: Πολύ καλά! ________.
The context of a 'first lesson' (πρώτο μάθημα) that went 'very well' (πολύ καλά) requires a positive phrase about beginnings.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
5 perguntasNo, 'καλή' specifically means 'good'. For a bad start, you would say 'μια κακή αρχή'.
Yes, it is perfectly acceptable to say 'Ελπίζω σε μια καλή αρχή' (I hope for a good start) in an interview.
'Αρχή' is more formal and philosophical. 'Ξεκίνημα' is more common in everyday spoken Greek.
You can just say 'Καλή αρχή!' as a wish, but when describing a situation, you usually include 'μια'.
You can say 'Κάναμε μια καλή αρχή' (We made a good start).
Frases relacionadas
Καλό ξεκίνημα
synonymGood start/beginning
Η αρχή είναι το ήμισυ του παντός
builds onThe beginning is the half of the whole.
Κάνω ποδαρικό
similarTo be the first to enter/start something.
Από την αρχή
relatedFrom the beginning / From scratch.
