For some time I've been bemused by the word UNIX, the name of a computer operating system, because it can be spelled out from the names of two letters of the Greek alphabet, XI and NU. Additionally, the two letters are simply spelled in order backwards. This set me thinking about ...
Description: This strong, classic name is often spelled as “Stephen” or “Steven” in English-speaking countries. Eugenio Origin: Greek Meaning: Born in nobility Variations/Synonyms: Eugene, Eugenie, Eugenes, Eugenius, Genio, Ugene, Gene, or Eugenios Description: One variation, “Eugene,”...
Example: (+) OLE (Object Linking and Embedding, ΣύνδεσηκαιΕνσωμάτωσηΑντικειμένων) If the English text contains the spelled-out term, that full text will be translated to Greek and placed next to the acronym in parentheses the first time that ...
The name in the above piece that you spelled Colvocoresses, I believe is actually spelled Calvocoresses. Also, you left out William "Popsie" Randolph as a very famous photographer (born Vasilis Sezenias to Chios born John Sezenias and Mary Psaroudis-Pappas. 8 melissa ⚠ under Hellenic Cul...
δ = delta is pronounced like “th” in “the”. The English “d” sound is spelled “ΝΤ” in Greek. ν = n I don’t know what to do about this problem yet, but I’m sure I’ll think of something along the way. Accents ...
You will probably see them listed in the Latin alphabet at the ticket office, but be aware that the process of transliterating Greek into the Latin alphabet (very loosely, "spelling Greek in English") is not done consistently. You might see "Thira" in one place and "Thera" in another....
find some attractive examples of letters to copy from. You can learn the Greek Uncial alphabet in whatever order you feel comfortable with, though I think it is easiest to start with iota, omicron and lambda to get used to the basic shapes of the letters before copying out entire passages....