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 Translation for 'Good luck' from English to Greek
NOUN   good luck | -
SYNO break | fluke | good fortune | ...
Good luck!Καλή τύχη!
Partial Matches
good {adj}καλός
Good evening!Καλησπέρα!
Good afternoon!Καλημέρα!
good-looking {adj}εμφανίσιμος
good {noun} [commodity]προϊόν {το}
good {noun} [commodity]αγαθό {το}
good nightκαληνύχτα
good until ... [food]διατηρείται μέχρι ...
Good night! <Gn8>Καληνύχτα!
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Usage Examples English
  • It used to be a tradition to leave a coin on the bridge to ensure good luck.
  • He is an anthropomorphic gander (male goose) who possesses exceptional good luck that grants him anything he desires as well as protecting him from any harm.
  • A tradition exists among some families to serve twelve different dishes at Wigilia symbolizing the Twelve Apostles, or perhaps, an odd number of dishes for good luck (usually five, seven, or nine).
  • Thanks, wishes of future good luck, and hugs are usually exchanged between the teams.
  • Moles that can be easily seen may be considered warnings or reminders, while hidden moles may symbolize good luck and fortune.

  • For example, "break a leg" is an ironic expression to wish a person good luck just prior to their giving a performance or presentation.
  • The 2005 film "Good Night, and Good Luck" by George Clooney starred David Strathairn as broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow and contained archival footage of McCarthy.
  • Some, like the "Hawaiian Good Luck Totem", which has spread in thousands of forms, threaten users with bad luck if not forwarded.
  • The Orioles were chasing the Red Sox for the American League East Division title and incorporated numerous "good luck charms."
  • In Tanzania in 2008, President Kikwete publicly condemned witchdoctors for killing albinos for their body parts, which are thought to bring good luck.

  • In Korean myth and culture, the tiger is regarded as a guardian that drives away evil spirits and a sacred creature that brings good luck – the symbol of courage and absolute power.
  • It is also believed that if a hornbill is seen flying over residences, it will bring good luck to the local community.
  • At a press conference, Berlusconi paid compliments to Lukashenko and said "Good luck to you and your people, whom I know love you".
  • Some tribal people in northeast India and the Yi people believe that it brings good luck to wear red panda tails or hats made of its fur.
  • It is considered good luck to shake the champagne bottle and spray around at midnight.

  • In general, even numbers are considered lucky, since it is believed that good luck comes in pairs.
  • On 1 March features "mărțișor" gifting, which is a tradition that females are gifted with a type of talisman that is given for good luck.
  • It is traditional at exam time for students to leave offerings to the goddess with a note asking for good luck, [...] or to repent for accidentally breaking any of the college's numerous other traditions.
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