τις ανάγκες της εποχής

Translations

• the needs of the times
• contemporary requirements
• modern demands

Literal Translation

the needs of-the era/time

Forms

Usage Notes

Often used with prepositions like 'σύμφωνα με' (according to) or verbs like 'προσαρμόζομαι' (adapt to). The phrase implies keeping up with progress and modernization.

Etymology

From ancient Greek εποχή (epoch/era). The phrase developed in modern Greek to express adaptation to contemporary circumstances and societal changes.

Cultural Context

Used in formal contexts like academic writing, journalism, and official documents to refer to adapting to current social, technological, or cultural requirements. Common in discussions about modernization and progress.

• Think 'epoch' in English - the needs of our current epoch/era
• Remember εποχή sounds like 'epoch' - what does our epoch need?