νέα ζωή
néa zoí
The English phrase "new life" is translated into Greek as νέα ζωή (néa zoí).
νέα ζωή is used to describe a fresh start or a different way of living, which often occurs after a person experiences a major change in their circumstances.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective νέα (new) and the noun ζωή (life).
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase νέα ζωή, the adjective νέα is the feminine singular form of νέος used to agree with the feminine noun ζωή.
How do you pronounce it?
néa zoí
Did you know?
- The word ζωή is the root of the English word 'zoology', the study of animal life.
- In Greek, the word ζωή (life) specifically refers to the essence of being alive and the biological process of living, whereas the word βίος (life) is used for the span of a person's biography or a career.
- The adjective νέα in νέα ζωή comes from the same root as the English word 'neoteric', which describes something modern or new.
Examples in context
- Μετά από χρόνια που υπέφερε, αποφάσισε να αφήσει το παρελθόν και να ξεκινήσει μία νέα ζωή.After years of suffering, she finally decided to forget the past and begin a new life.This sentence illustrates a person deciding to leave their past behind to begin a νέα ζωή.Tatoeba #7807949 by eypros, translation #1402648 by CS
- Μετακόρισα στην επαρχία για μια νέα ζωή.Metakorisa stin epahiia gia mia nea zoia.I moved to the countryside for a new life.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about moving to a different city.
- Νίκος NikosΚυριακή, φεύγω για τη Γερμανία τον επόμενο μήνα.Kyriakí, févgo gia ti Germanía ton epómeno mína.Kyriaki, I am leaving for Germany next month.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΕίναι αυτός ο τρόπος να ξεκινήσεις μια νέα ζωή;Eínai aftós o trópos na xekiníseis mia néa zoí?Is this your way of starting a new life?
- Νίκος NikosΝαι, χρειάζομαι μια μεγάλη αλλαγή στη ζωή μου.Nai, chreiázomai mia megáli allagí sti zoí mou.Yes, I need a big change in my life.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΣου εύχομαι καλή τύχη, Νίκο!Sou évchomai kalí týchi, Níko!I wish you good luck, Nikos!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ζωή, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
