Archive for 'Vocabulary'
Hotel Dialogue in Greek Posted by Ourania on Apr 25, 2017
Sometimes, while traveling, we visit places without having a reservation first. In this post, there is an example of a hotel conversation. Some phrases are translated literally. (Ρ) indicates the receptionist (ρεσεψιονίστ) and (Π) the customer (πελάτης). (Π) Γεια σας. Θα ήθελα ένα δωμάτιο για δύο βράδια, παρακαλώ. Δεν έχω κάνει κράτηση. Hello. I…
Native language interference in learning Greek Posted by Ourania on Mar 30, 2017
When we speak a foreign language, it is not unusual to translate directly from our native language. In this post, there are examples of phrases translated from English and the correct way of saying the same thing in Greek. The correct sentences are translated literally from Greek to English. I drove to work: Οδήγησα στη…
Greek “feminine” vocabulary Posted by Ourania on Mar 8, 2017
Χρόνια πολλά σε όλες τις γυναίκες! Best wishes to all women! Women’s Day is celebrated in Greece and this post is about twenty special feminine nouns. Their meaning is related to nice and positive feelings. Enjoy! μητέρα: mother Οι γονείς μας είναι η μητέρα μας και ο πατέρας μας. / Our parents are our mother and…
Formal and Informal Greek words Posted by Ourania on Feb 8, 2017
In order to communicate effectively, we have to adjust the way we speak according to the social situations. When learning a new language, we focus on informal words and expressions. Even if we do not use formal language, we have to be able to understand words used in announcements and other contexts. In this post, there…
Garden vocabulary in Greek Posted by Ourania on Jan 20, 2017
A few decades back, in every small house in the city there was a characteristic type of yard or a garden. People who lived in apartment complexes use to grow plants in pots in the balcony. In the villages, every house had its own vegetable garden where people grew greens and vegetables. There was also place…
Greek vocabulary for beginners: the weather Posted by Ourania on Jan 11, 2017
The winter has finally come to Greece. In this post there is a list of words suitable for beginners with examples of their use. Advanced students can check this post from 2015. Καλό χειμώνα! Ουσιαστικά (nouns) η ζέστη: heat Το καλοκαίρι κάνει ζέστη. It’s hot in the summer. ο ήλιος: sun Πάμε στο πάρκο…
New Year’s Resolution: How to Learn Greek This Year Posted by Ourania on Jan 5, 2017
Καλή Χρονιά! I guess you are reading this post because you learn Greek or because learning Greek is one of your New Year’s Resolutions. In spite of the way you learn the language-using a textbook, taking ‘mainstream” classes or using self-study methods, I would like to offer a few tips that might help you achieve…