για καλή (X) τύχη
Translations
- fortunately
- luckily
Forms
για καλή του τύχηγια καλή μου τύχηγια καλή μας τύχη
Usage Notes
Possessive pronoun can be modified according to subject (του/μου/σου/etc.)
Etymology
Literal meaning 'for good luck', evolved into a common expression of fortunate circumstance
Cultural Context
Widely used in storytelling and everyday speech to indicate a fortunate turn of events
Commonality
80%
Guessability
60%
Component Words
Mnemonics
- Think of 'good fortune' - τύχη is related to 'tyche', the Greek goddess of fortune