Έστω κι αν κάνει λάθη, βελτιώνεται.

to make a mistake

Breakdown of Έστω κι αν κάνει λάθη, βελτιώνεται.

• βελτιώνομαι: to improve
• έστω κι αν: even if

Questions & Answers about Έστω κι αν κάνει λάθη, βελτιώνεται.

What does Έστω κι αν mean in this sentence?

Έστω κι αν is a fixed expression meaning even if, even though, or granted that even if.

In this sentence, it introduces a concession: something is true despite the fact that mistakes happen.

So the idea is:

• Έστω κι αν κάνει λάθη, βελτιώνεται.
• Even if / even though he or she makes mistakes, he or she is improving.

A useful note: έστω on its own can mean something like let it be or suppose, but in έστω κι αν it works as part of an idiomatic phrase.

Why is it κι αν and not και αν?

Κι is a shortened form of και.

So:

• κι αν = και αν

In modern Greek, κι is very common, especially before a vowel, and it sounds more natural in everyday speech. There is no difference in meaning here.

So:

• Έστω κι αν
• Έστω και αν

both mean the same thing, but κι αν is the more usual flowing form.

Why is there no word for he or she?