πρώτα ο Θεός
prota o Theos
In Greek, "God willing" is expressed as πρώτα ο Θεός (prota o Theos).
The phrase πρώτα ο Θεός is used to express hope or intention regarding a future event, functioning similarly to the English "hopefully" or "God willing".
Meaning: God willing (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, πρώτα ο Θεός translates to "first God".
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adverbial idiom, πρώτα ο Θεός is fixed and does not change its form based on the subject or the tense of the sentence it modifies.
How do you pronounce it?
prota o Theos
Did you know?
- In Greek culture, stating a future plan too confidently without a phrase like πρώτα ο Θεός can sometimes be seen as arrogant or inviting bad luck.
- The word Θεός is the direct ancestor of the English word 'theology', which is the study of God.
- In many Greek households, if someone says they will do something and adds πρώτα ο Θεός, it can serve as a polite way to signal that the plan is not 100% certain.
Examples in context
- Πρώτα ο ΘεόςGod willing…This example shows how to use πρώτα ο Θεός to express a hope for the future.Tatoeba #1057911 by jamesforsyth, translation #408911 by FeuDRenais
- Θα επισκεφθούμε το μουσείο αύριο, Θεός θέλοντος.We will visit the museum tomorrow, God willing.
- Θα γυρίσουμε σπίτι σύντομα, πρώτα ο Θεός.Tha gyrisoume spiti sintoma, prota o Theos.We will return home soon, God willing.
Example conversation
Dimitris and Kyriaki are talking about a future trip.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΘα πάμε διακοπές τον Αύγουστο, πρώτα ο Θεός.Tha pame diakopes ton Avgousto, prota o Theos.We will go on vacation in August, God willing.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΕλπίζω να τα καταφέρετε, Δημήτρη.Elpizo na ta kataferete, Dimitri.I hope you can make it happen, Dimitris.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΝαι, θα είμαστε όλοι μαζί.Ne, tha imaste oli mazi.Yes, we will all be together.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΑυτό είναι το σημαντικότερο.Afto einai to simantoter'o.That is the most important thing.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Θεός, θεός, ο, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
