However, being polite does not require you to know every single phrase. Knowing how to say “bye” and “have a nice day/evening” is all you need to get by in everyday situations. Of course, as we’ve discussed in previous articles, consulting theGreek IPAis a great way to make sur...
In 1957 and 1959, the Greek economist Professor Xenophon Zolotas, Governor of the bank of Greece and Governor of the Funds for Greece, delivered two speeches in English using Greek words only. As Prof. Zolotas said: “I always wished to address this Assembly in Greek, but I realized that ...
That is the way to saygood eveningin Greek. It has nothing to do with when the sun goes down; even in the winter, when the sun sets around 5 PM in Greece, you would not saygood eveningto someone at 4 PM. This greeting is mostly used after the typical working hours, so expect to...
Wind turbines are seen on a hill in front of a power station near the village of Macynia, Greece. /Reuters/Alkis KonstantinidisIPTO provides for the electrical interconnection of almost all Greek islands, in the framework of a green investment program amounting to $5.7 billi...
The Learn Greek section on GreekBoston.com was written by Greeks to help people understand the conversational basics of the Greek language. This article is not a substitute for a professional Greek learning program, but a helpful resource for people wanting to learn simple communication in Greek....
How to say gay in Greek Below are the words of our Greek Gay Dictionary that we will expand in new editions. If you know any more, please, contact us. But first some information about the language and where it is spoken. Greek is the official language of Greece and Cyprus, belonging ...
Taso says "I really do suggest you learn some Greek language, even if you are spending only a short time in Crete or in Greece. It will make such a difference to the quality of your experience, and you never know what new friends you might make!Ela! Milate Ellinika!" ...
Even though there are some common verbs that are used to express love, most people just sayΣεαγαπώ (σ’αγαπώ) – seagape (s’agape)to tell someone directly that they love them. The Learn Greek section on GreekBoston.com was written by Greeks to help people understand ...
ATHENS (Greece)ELECTRA (Play : Euripides)GREEK tragedyORESTES (Greek mythology) in literatureARISTOTLE, 384-322 B.C.Why were the heroes of Greek tragedy all elite? Why in the premier genre of democratic Athens should the action always be performed by noblemen and not by, say, a poor farmer...
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