ό,τι καλύτερο
ó,ti kalýtero
The Greek phrase for "all the best" is ό,τι καλύτερο (ó,ti kalýtero).
ό,τι καλύτερο is used to wish someone all the best.
Meaning: good luck (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase ό,τι καλύτερο translates literally to "the best".
Which one should you use?
While ό,τι καλύτερο is used for "all the best", you might use Καλή τύχη to say "good luck" specifically or Κάθε επιτυχία to express the hope for success in a more general sense.
How do you pronounce it?
ó,ti kalýtero
Did you know?
- While ό,τι καλύτερο is a polite wish, Greeks often avoid saying Καλή τύχη 'good luck' to performers or artists, fearing it might jinx the outcome.
- In Greek, the word καλύτερο is the comparative form of 'good', meaning 'better'. While English uses 'best' as a superlative, a Greek speaker is literally wishing you 'whatever is better' than what you currently have.
- While 'all the best' is often used for birthdays, a Greek speaker would more commonly say Χρόνια Πολλά, which translates to 'many years', to mark a celebratory occasion.
Examples in context
- Πηγαίνετε καλά στην εξέτασή σας, καλή τύχη!Do well in your exam, good luck!
Example conversation
Elena is saying goodbye to Dimitris before he starts a new job.
- Ελένη EleniΚαλή αρχή στη νέα σου δουλειά, Δημήτρη!Kali archi sti nea sou douleia, Dimitri!Good start at your new job, Dimitris!
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΕυχαριστώ πολύ, Ελένη!Efharisto poly, Eleni!Thank you very much, Elena!
- Ελένη EleniΌ,τι καλύτερο για τη συνέχεια!Oti kalitero gia ti sinechia!All the best for what follows!
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΕυχαριστώ, τα λέμε σύντομα.Efharisto, ta leme syntoma.Thanks, see you soon.
