στο πέρασμα του χρόνου

Translations

• over time
• as time passes
• with the passage of time

Literal Translation

in the passing of the time

Forms

Usage Notes

Always used with the preposition 'στο' or 'με το'. The noun 'χρόνος' is in genitive case. Can be used at the beginning or middle of sentences to introduce temporal context.

Etymology

From the verb 'περνάω' (to pass) and the noun 'χρόνος' (time). The phrase uses the abstract concept of time 'passing' to express temporal progression.

Cultural Context

Commonly used in formal and written Greek to describe gradual changes or developments that occur naturally over extended periods. Often used in descriptions of aging, weathering, or natural processes.

• Think of 'passage of time' - the Greek literally says 'in the passing of time'
• Remember 'πέρασμα' sounds like 'passage' and relates to things passing by