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Greek vocabulary: common verbs deriving from adverbs Posted by Ourania on Jan 13, 2019
Γεια σας! When learning a language, it is interesting and useful to know the origin of a word. In this post, there are six verbs which derive from adverbs. They can be used in various contexts. #1. κοντεύω: from the adverb κοντά (near). This is a common verb we use in everyday life…
Greek words: expensive, punctual,exactly Posted by Ourania on Dec 26, 2018
Γεια σας!If you are on holidays and have free time to study Greek, this post is for you: today, I have some information about the words ακριβός, ακριβώς and ακριβής which give students a hard time. However, explanation is not enough, so it would be good to try to put them in sentences and ask…
Vocabulary about the Christmas in Greece Posted by Ourania on Dec 20, 2018
Christmas is coming! In this post there is vocabulary about the activities related to Christmas. Καλά Χριστούγεννα! #1.λέω / τραγουδώ τα κάλαντα: to sing the Christmas carol. Τα παιδιά έβγαλαν διακόσια ευρώ τραγουδώντας τα κάλαντα. / The children made 200 euros by singing the carol. In the 24th of December the children go to…
Common Greek passive verbs Posted by Ourania on Oct 22, 2018
Γεια σας! It is time for a grammar post related to the passive voice, as it gives students a hard time. This post is not about the conjugation of verbs in the passive voice but it has a list eleven common verbs with examples on how we use them. Greek verbs ending in…
Use of the Greek verb to want Posted by Ourania on Sep 7, 2018
The verb θέλω (to want) is one of the first verbs to learn. In this post, we will explore how it can be used in different contexts. θέλω: to want it is followed by: a) a noun E.g: Θέλω παγωτό. / I want an ice-cream. b) να + verb in the Subjunctive Mood…
Greek adjectives about intelligence Posted by Ourania on Aug 29, 2018
Most people like to socialize with clever people. In this post there is a list of adjectives about intelligent people with examples translated in English. #1.έξυπνος, έξυπνη, έξυπνο: clever Οι έξυπνοι άνθρωποι έχουν αίσθηση του χιούμορ. Clever people have a sense of humor. #2.εύστροφος, εύστροφη, εύστροφο: intelligent, someone who thinks fast Η Μαρίνα έλυσε…
Mythical creatures and common words Posted by Ourania on Jul 30, 2018
What is common between mythical creatures and common words? If you are interested in the origin of words and how some words are related to Greek mythology, this post is for you. #1.chimera (χίμαιρα): This is the less common word of the list. Ιt is used to mean something unreal. It Greek mythology, Chimera (Χίμαιρα)…