Tag Archives: Greek vocabulary
Greek heroes, nicknames and adjectives Posted by Ourania on Oct 5, 2018
The Greek literature and mythology are rich in characters whose predominant traits are linked to their name. Nowadays, we use the names of these heroes as adjectives to describe a person with the same traits. In this post, there is a list of the most common names. The examples are written in colloquial Greek and…
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…
Greece is mourning Posted by Ourania on Jul 25, 2018
Today is a day of mourning for Greece. More than 70 people lost their life and dozens are missing, while trying to escape the fire in Eastern Attica, 40 kilometers from Athens. The grief leaves no space for other feelings and there are no words to say. In this post there is basic vocabulary related…
Seven colloquial expressions in Greek Posted by Ourania on Jul 18, 2018
In our conversations we use short phrases which cannot be translated.Even advanced students can find them confusing if they don’t practice conversational Greek. In this post, there are seven common colloquial expressions put in context. #1. Αν+verb+λέει Α: Μαγειρεύεις κάθε μέρα;/ Do you cook everyday? Β: Αν μαγειρεύω λέει; Τουλάχιστον τρία φαγητά τη μέρα./…
Why do you learn Greek? Name a reason Posted by Ourania on Jul 12, 2018
If you learn Greek and plan to conversations with a native speaker via Skype or one-to-one you should keep in mind that the first questions they will ask you is why you learn Greek and if you have ever been to Greece. In this post, there is a list of phrases that you might use…
Greek vocabulary: special diet Posted by Ourania on Jul 5, 2018
Γεια σας!Most Greek restaurants and tavernas have English speaking staff. However, if you are on a special diet it would be very useful to say some phrases in Greek, just to avoid unpleasant surprises. In this post, there are some basic phrases that you can use. Λέξεις και φράσεις – Words and phrases είμαι αλλεργικός…