Tag Archives: subjunctive
Common mistakes in Greek (part 2) Posted by Ourania on Jan 10, 2022
Γεια σας! Two years ago I wrote a post about the most common mistakes foreigners make in Greek. Today, the topic of the post is the incorrect use of Greek, so it is the “sequel” of the previous post. #1. Είμαι αργά or είμαι αργός. This phrase means “I am slow” and people…
Passing through the Symplegades: Avoiding Some of the Most Common Mistakes in Greek Posted by Ourania on Jul 17, 2013
In Greek mythology, the Symplegades were two rocks that crashed together every time a ship was passing between them. In spite of the different techniques used in the process of learning a foreign language, we all pass through the slamming rocks. We all make mistakes and we all get discouraged. Some of the most…