καλή τύχη!
kalí týchi!feminine
In Greek, "good luck" can be expressed as καλή τύχη! (kalí týchi!) or καλή επιτυχία.
Meaning: used to wish fortune on someone or as encouragement (intj)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| καλή τύχη! | kalí týchi! | feminine |
| καλή επιτυχία | kalí epitychía |
You use these phrases to wish fortune on someone or to offer encouragement. καλή τύχη is often used for situations involving chance or luck, whereas καλή επιτυχία is more common for performance-based success.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase καλή τύχη is composed of the adjective καλή (good) and the noun τύχη (luck).
Which one should you use?
Use καλή επιτυχία instead of καλή τύχη when wishing someone success in a specific endeavor like an exam or a job interview.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective καλή is in the feminine singular form to agree with the feminine noun τύχη.
How do you pronounce it?
kalí týchi!
Did you know?
- The noun τύχη in 'good luck' shares an ancient linguistic ancestor with the English word 'dough', both stemming from a root meaning 'to be fat' or 'to be useful'.
- The noun τύχη comes from the Ancient Greek goddess Tyche, who personified chance and prosperity.
- In some contexts, wishing καλή τύχη can be seen as ironic or dismissive, similar to saying 'good luck with that' in English.
Examples in context
- Καλή επιτυχία για την παρουσίασή σουGood luck with your presentation
- Καλή τύχη για τις οδηγικές σου εξετάσειςGood luck with your driving test
Sources
- Wiktionary, “good luck” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries επιτυχία, τύχη, CC BY-SA 4.0.
