μέχρι πρότινος

Translations

• until recently
• previously
• up until now

Forms

Usage Notes

Often used to contrast a previous state with current conditions

Etymology

Combination of 'μέχρι' (until) and 'πρότινος' (previous)

Cultural Context

More common in written Greek and formal speech

• 'Pro-' means before, 'tinos' sounds like 'then' - before then