μέχρι την επόμενη φορά
méchri tin epómeni forá
The English phrase "until next time" is translated into Greek as μέχρι την επόμενη φορά (méchri tin epómeni forá).
μέχρι την επόμενη φορά is used to say goodbye when you expect to see or speak to someone again.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of μέχρι (until), την (the), επόμενη (next) and φορά (time or occurrence).
How does it change in a sentence?
Because φορά is a feminine noun, the accompanying article την and the adjective επόμενη must also be in the feminine form.
How do you pronounce it?
méchri tin epómeni forá
Did you know?
- In many Greek contexts, instead of using a phrase about 'the next time', people simply use Τα λέμε (We will say them to each other), which acts as a shorthand for 'see you later'.
- The word φορά comes from the ancient root meaning 'to carry' or 'to bear', suggesting that each 'time' is a load or an event being carried forward.
- In some regions of Greece, people might pair a goodbye like μέχρι την επόμενη φορά with a light touch on the shoulder or a double cheek kiss. The number of kisses usually depends on the relationship and the specific region of the country.
Examples in context
- Μέχρι την επόμενη φορά, καλή συνέχεια!Méchi tin epómeni forá, kalí sinéchiá!Until next time, have a good one!
- Μέχρι την επόμενη φορά, γεια σου.Méchi tin epómeni forá, yia sou.Until next time, goodbye.
Example conversation
Two friends are finishing a coffee date.
- Κώστας KostasΉταν πολύ ωραία που σε είδα, Κυριάκη.Ítan polý oraía pou se eída, Kyriáki.It was very nice seeing you, Kyriaki.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΚι εμοίς, Κώστα! Πρέπει να φύγω τώρα.Ki emoís, Kósta! Prépei na fýgo tóra.Me too, Kostas! I have to leave now.
- Κώστας KostasΕντάξει, μέχρι την επόμενη φορά λοιπόν!Entáxei, méchri tin epómeni forá loipón!Alright, until next time then!
- Κυριακή KyriakiΝαι, μέχρι την επόμενη φορά! Γεια!Nai, méchri tin epómeni forá! Geiá!Yes, until next time! Bye!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries μέχρι, την, φορά, CC BY-SA 4.0.
