Archive for 'Vocabulary'
Speed expressions in Greek Posted by Ourania on Sep 28, 2016
One of the most common expressions is “σιγά σιγά”: it means that things will be done in no rush, at one’s own convenience. Literally, it means “slowly slowly”. In this post there is a list of expressions which mean the opposite: at once, promptly, in no time. άρον άρον: it is a phrase from…
Greek vocabulary: Professions Posted by Ourania on Sep 22, 2016
In this post there is a list of some common professions. Some jobs have two versions, a formal and a colloquial. In most cases, the formal version is rarely used. αγρότης (ο), αγρότισσα (η): farmer αεροσυνοδός (ο, η): air hostess αθλητής (ο), αθλήτρια (η): athlete ανθοπώλης (ο), ανθοπώλισσα (η): florist αρχαιολόγος (ο, η): archaeologist…
Greek vocabulary: Fruit Posted by Ourania on Aug 31, 2016
One of the best things that come with autumn is fruit, such as grapes and apples. It’s time to review basic vocabulary related to fruits. In this post there is also extended vocabulary, idioms and proverbs. Basic vocabulary φρούτο (το) / καρπός (ο): fruit φλούδα (η): skin κοτσάνι (το): stem κουκούτσι (το): pit σπόρος…
City vocabulary in Greek Posted by Ourania on Aug 24, 2016
Γεια σας! In this post you will find vocabulary related to places in the city. You could use it to make your own list or flashcards or mind maps. It is suitable for beginners and intermediate students. city: πόλη (η) square: πλατεία (η) road: δρόμος (ο) street: οδός (η) avenue: λεωφόρος (η) highway: αυτοκινητόδρομος…
Greek dialogues: At the bakery Posted by Ourania on Jul 27, 2016
If you are hungry and want to eat something cheap, the right place for you is the bakery (φούρνος). Apart from bread and bread products, you can find different types if savory and sweet pies, such as cheese pie (τυρόπιτα), spinach pie (σπανακόπιτα), sausage pie (λουκανικόπιτα), apple pie (μηλόπιτα) and many more, sandwiches (σάντουιτς), sweets…
Common Greek verbs: to fly Posted by Ourania on Jul 20, 2016
On of the most common Greek verbs is the verb πετάω (πέταξα in the Past Simple). It can take different meanings. In this post there are just a few examples of its use. Active voice to throw Πετάω τα σκουπίδια. To throw out the garbage. Πέτα μου τη μπάλα! Throw me the ball! to fly…
Greek vocabulary: cardinal directions Posted by Ourania on Jul 6, 2016
Did you ever want to state a location in Greek but did not know which words to use? In this post you can find vocabulary related to the cardinal points and directions. ορίζοντας (ο):horizon Υπάρχει ελπίδα στον ορίζοντα για τους ασθενείς./ There is hope on the horizon for the patients. πλοηγός (ο): navigator, GPS. (The…