κάτι παραπάνω από X

idiom neutral

Created: Mon, 3 Mar 2025 11:07

Updated: Mon, 3 Mar 2025 11:07

Translations
  • more than just X
  • beyond X
Forms
κάτι παραπάνω από μαρτυρική
Usage Notes

Always followed by από + noun/adjective

Etymology

Literal meaning 'something more than X' evolved into intensifier

Cultural Context

Common way to emphasize that something exceeds expectations

Commonality

70%

Guessability

40%

Component Words

κάτι (Used as intensifier)

something

παραπάνω (Combines παρα (beyond) + πάνω (up))

more/above

Mnemonics

  • Think 'something plus' - παραπάνω literally means 'above'

Actions