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Basic Computer Vocabulary in Greek Posted by Ourania on Jan 15, 2020
Γεια σας! In this post there are basic Greek words about computers. In general, one can use the verb κάνω (to do) and add a verb in English: κάνω save, which means to save. However, there are specific terms that you may use. Verbs – Ρήματα to boot: ξεκινάω (ξεκίνησα) to shut down: κλείνω…
Understanding colloquial Greek Posted by Ourania on Sep 30, 2019
Do you find it hard to understand the Greeks when they speak, even though your Greek is good? This happens because they speak fast and also because they do not always pronounce the words and phrases as they write them. In this post, we will see how the Greeks speak when they interact in an…
Basic English phrases translated in Greek Posted by Ourania on Jun 30, 2019
Γεια σας! When speaking or writing in a foreign language, one of the biggest challenges is to avoid the direct translation of common expressions. In this post, there is a list of common English phrases translated in Greek. Until next time. The direct translation μέχρι την επόμενη φορά makes no sense in Greek. It’s better…
False friends in Greek and English Posted by Ourania on Jun 15, 2019
Do Greeks drink metallic water, wear costumes and ride machines? Read this post on false friends in Greek and English to find out! #1. agony: in Greek αγωνία means suspense or anxiety. Example: Ο Γιάννης έχει αγωνία για τα αποτελέσματα των εξετάσεων. / Yannis is anxious about the results of the exams. #2…
Greek phrases about the environment Posted by Ourania on Apr 22, 2019
Γεια σας! Σήμερα γιορτάζουμε την Ημέρα της Γης. Today we celebrate the Earth Day. In this post, there is vocabulary and phrases related to the environment. περιβάλλον (το): environment φιλικός-η-ο προς το περιβάλλον: environmental friendly κάνω ανακύκλωση: to recycle ανακυκλώσιμος-η-ο: recyclable σπατάλη (η): waste υπερθέρμανση του πλανήτη (η): global warming φαινόμενο του θερμοκηπίου (το)…
Use of the Greek verb “to speak” Posted by Ourania on Feb 10, 2019
Γεια σας! This post is about the uses of the verb μιλάω, which means “to speak”. In some contexts, it means “to say”. Some examples are translated literally. Μιλάω is followed by: #1. με (with) Examples: Μιλήσαμε με την γιατρό μας. / We spoke with our doctor. Πρέπει να μιλάς πιο συχνά…
How to use basic prepositions in Greek Posted by Ourania on Jan 31, 2019
The basic prepositions beginners learn are: από, για, με, σε. They are followed by a noun or an adverb. When they are followed by a noun, the noun is in the accusative case. In this post, there are examples on their use in a sentence. #1.από It indicates: Example: Είμαι από την Ελλάδα. ->…