από νωρίς

adverbial phrase B1 neutral

Created: Sun, 7 Dec 2025 12:49

Updated: Sun, 7 Dec 2025 12:49

Translations
  • early on
  • from early on
  • from the beginning
  • at an early stage
Literal Translation

from early

Forms
από νωρίς
Usage Notes

This phrase is used to indicate that something happens at an early stage of a process, development, or timeline. It's not about clock time but about sequence or developmental stages.

Etymology

From the preposition 'από' (from) combined with the adverb 'νωρίς' (early). The phrase has evolved to mean 'from an early point in time' rather than just 'early'.

Cultural Context

Commonly used in Greek to emphasize that something begins at an early stage of development, education, or life. Often used in educational and developmental contexts.

Commonality

80%

Guessability

30%

Component Words

από (preposition indicating starting point)

from

νωρίς (adverb of time, but in this phrase creates temporal meaning about stages rather than clock time)

early

Mnemonics

  • Think 'from early' but meaning 'early on in the process'
  • Remember it's about timing - starting something at the beginning stages

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