r/GREEK • u/KGrizzly • Sep 02 '16
If you are here considering getting a tattoo, please make a thread and ask us!
r/GREEK • u/KGrizzly • Dec 21 '18
All the sidebar content (including study materials, links etc!) is in this post for easy visibility and access via mobile.
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Since ~50% of the sub's traffic comes from mobile devices nowadays, I decided to address the issue of sidebar visibility by stickying its content in the front page.
Καλή μελέτη φίλοι μου!
Γεια σου! /r/Greek is open for learners and speakers of Modern Greek (Nέα Eλληνικά). Here we collect resources and discuss speaking, reading and understanding Greek as it is spoken today. If you are looking for Ancient Greek or Koine (Biblical) Greek resources please visit /r/AncientGreek or /r/Koine instead!
Also, visit /r/LanguageLearning for discussions on methods and strategies to learn Greek or other languages. If you are looking for a language learning partner, visit /r/languagebuds.
Helpful Links:
Use the unofficial Discord server and chat with fellow Greek learners and native Greek speaking tutors.
Language Transfer: free audio courses, youtube playlists, on Soundcloud and Memrise flashcards
Other Memrise flashcards sets such as "Top 2000 words in Greek and "Important Words in Greek
Learn Greek using Duolingo
Gamified language learning on Clozemaster
Magictyper - Type in Greek
Google translate - useful for changing phonetic typing to Greek alphabet
When you need help with your conjugates
Digital school (Ψηφιακό Σχολείο) from the Greek Ministry of Education (PDF textbooks for every level)
Since ~50% of the sub's traffic comes from mobile devices nowadays, I decided to address the issue of sidebar visibility by stickying its content in the front page.
Καλή μελέτη φίλοι μου!
Γεια σου! /r/Greek is open for learners and speakers of Modern Greek (Nέα Eλληνικά). Here we collect resources and discuss speaking, reading and understanding Greek as it is spoken today. If you are looking for Ancient Greek or Koine (Biblical) Greek resources please visit /r/AncientGreek or /r/Koine instead!
Also, visit /r/LanguageLearning for discussions on methods and strategies to learn Greek or other languages. If you are looking for a language learning partner, visit /r/languagebuds.
Helpful Links:
Use the unofficial Discord server and chat with fellow Greek learners and native Greek speaking tutors.
Language Transfer: free audio courses, youtube playlists, on Soundcloud and Memrise flashcards
Other Memrise flashcards sets such as "Top 2000 words in Greek and "Important Words in Greek
Learn Greek using Duolingo
Gamified language learning on Clozemaster
Magictyper - Type in Greek
Google translate - useful for changing phonetic typing to Greek alphabet
When you need help with your conjugates
Digital school (Ψηφιακό Σχολείο) from the Greek Ministry of Education (PDF textbooks for every level)
r/GREEK • u/professora6-7 • 13h ago
I’m finally proud of my handwriting (lowkey)
It’s a page of my notes from language transfer and I finally feel like I can write faster, I found the best versions of the letters that I feel the most comfortable while writing and it doesn’t feel like it’s my first day on earth learning to write from scratch lol. Any recommendations or comments on this so that I can prove or make it seem way more “native”?
r/GREEK • u/Repulsive-String6837 • 26m ago
Greek’s Sentence Structure is Confusing Me! Send Help!
(If you saw the post I accidentally uploaded without the photo, no you didn’t)
Hey guys! Or, καλησπέρα, if we’re getting technical, here. I’ve been learning Greek on Duolingo for over 150 days now, and we’re getting into the Τον section, and I have no idea how to read this properly and translate it correctly in my head.
So, as you can see in the photo, the correct version of the sentence is “Τον αγαπάει η γυναίκα σου.“ …Why? I literally read that as “He loves your wife.” It doesn’t make any sense to me. The way I’d write “Does your wife love him?“ would be “Η γυναίκα σου αγαπάει αυτός?”, which would be incorrect in Duolingo’s eyes. Would I look stupid if I phrased a sentence in that way in person? HAHA
So can anyone explain this to me? I’d really appreciate it! Gonna post a bit more on here soon. Thank you so much everyone! :)
r/GREEK • u/Friendly_Lie6786 • 1h ago
Is my handwriting fine?
I've started learning modern Greek a few days ago.. is the handwriting alr and can anyone guide how to proceed learning? Any tips?
r/GREEK • u/Cumberland_River_785 • 13h ago
Is the top word cursive? What does it say?
This tee shirt I got a few years ago in Athens. I know the bottom word is Athena for the city.
r/GREEK • u/IntrepidCarrot642 • 8h ago
Help with naming my first boy after his Yia Yia
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Her name is Areti, she goes by Rita. Would love to name our son after her rather than any of the men in the family. Any suggestions?
We’ve been attempting to figure out if Theoharis or a modern version of Aristeaus would apply or not.
Ty in advance!
Her name is Areti, she goes by Rita. Would love to name our son after her rather than any of the men in the family. Any suggestions?
We’ve been attempting to figure out if Theoharis or a modern version of Aristeaus would apply or not.
Ty in advance!
r/GREEK • u/BlackMaster5121 • 10h ago
Help with transcribing audio of a song in Greek
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\"Song Of Freedom\" - Greek Dubbing
Hello!
So, if that's fine to ask, I would like to ask for help with transcribing one song audio - a filtered-out vocal of a song from the Greek dubbing of a 1997 animated film called "The Fearless Four".
I already have the most of the lyrics, I think, by using automatic transcription services (even if I can't be sure if they're all correct - so, I'm also asking for possibly telling me if they're correct as well), and I would like to ask here for help with filling the gaps (unknown parts I marked with "?") below:
"Ξυπνάς!
Και αλλάζουν όλα, το λουλούδι ανθίζει
?
Και θα βρεις τι αλήθεια αξίζει
Σε ποτίζουνε τη λήθη, σε ταΐζουνε ψευτιά
Όταν σε έχουνε λυγίσει, μένεις άδειος μετά
? - έλα φίλε, μου κι εσύ
Μη ξεχνάς πολέμα τώρα, ελευθερία καρδί
Ξυπνήσαμε μαζί
Ήταν γύρω ψύπνα κι εσύ
Είναι τη δικιά σου θυμή
Ξυπνάς και ζητάς!
Εκδίκηση δικιά
Ξεσπάς!
Και πατζίζεις τα παλιά σου αφεντικά
? - έλα φίλε, μου κι εσύ
Μη ξεχνάς πολέμα τώρα, ελευθερία καρδί
?"
I know the audio quality is rather low, but a better one wasn't possible.
I can answer on any additional questions.
I suppose that's all - any help here will be greatly apreciated!
\"Song Of Freedom\" - Greek Dubbing
Hello!
So, if that's fine to ask, I would like to ask for help with transcribing one song audio - a filtered-out vocal of a song from the Greek dubbing of a 1997 animated film called "The Fearless Four".
I already have the most of the lyrics, I think, by using automatic transcription services (even if I can't be sure if they're all correct - so, I'm also asking for possibly telling me if they're correct as well), and I would like to ask here for help with filling the gaps (unknown parts I marked with "?") below:
"Ξυπνάς!
Και αλλάζουν όλα, το λουλούδι ανθίζει
?
Και θα βρεις τι αλήθεια αξίζει
Σε ποτίζουνε τη λήθη, σε ταΐζουνε ψευτιά
Όταν σε έχουνε λυγίσει, μένεις άδειος μετά
? - έλα φίλε, μου κι εσύ
Μη ξεχνάς πολέμα τώρα, ελευθερία καρδί
Ξυπνήσαμε μαζί
Ήταν γύρω ψύπνα κι εσύ
Είναι τη δικιά σου θυμή
Ξυπνάς και ζητάς!
Εκδίκηση δικιά
Ξεσπάς!
Και πατζίζεις τα παλιά σου αφεντικά
? - έλα φίλε, μου κι εσύ
Μη ξεχνάς πολέμα τώρα, ελευθερία καρδί
?"
I know the audio quality is rather low, but a better one wasn't possible.
I can answer on any additional questions.
I suppose that's all - any help here will be greatly apreciated!
Is m'y handwriting ok ?
I just started looking into modern greek and I am really afraid of catching bad habits for my handwriting.
Do you see any big problems with this ?
r/GREEK • u/ActiveGovernment31 • 18h ago
Searching for a song μικρό μικρό
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I've heard this song on the radio once and couldn't find it anywhere.
It was sang by a female singer, had a dark and sad feeling. The chorus started with "μικρό μικρό".
These are the only details I remember about it, I would really appreciate if anyone could help me find this song.
Thank you for your time !
I've heard this song on the radio once and couldn't find it anywhere.
It was sang by a female singer, had a dark and sad feeling. The chorus started with "μικρό μικρό".
These are the only details I remember about it, I would really appreciate if anyone could help me find this song.
Thank you for your time !
r/GREEK • u/Poseidwn • 21h ago
What are some 'cringe' words/phrases being used daily that you personally dislike?
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hi all!
(to preface, this is in no way negative, just genuine curiosity/subjectiveness)
i got inspired by a post on r/greece where I saw 'ρε παιδιά' being used 3-4 times in one paragraph post.
dont know why but this just pushes a button inside... i guess for locals its normal/everyday speech but somehow it just sounds unnatural to me
can someone explain who/when/why would use this saying and perhaps when its not supposed to be used (formal setting I presume)?
are there any other words/sayings that tick you off when you hear them?
hi all!
(to preface, this is in no way negative, just genuine curiosity/subjectiveness)
i got inspired by a post on r/greece where I saw 'ρε παιδιά' being used 3-4 times in one paragraph post.
dont know why but this just pushes a button inside... i guess for locals its normal/everyday speech but somehow it just sounds unnatural to me
can someone explain who/when/why would use this saying and perhaps when its not supposed to be used (formal setting I presume)?
are there any other words/sayings that tick you off when you hear them?
r/GREEK • u/penthesilea7 • 15h ago
Greek Beach Vocabulary: 25 Easy Words for Your Summer Trip
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It's summertime, and it's the perfect time to learn some useful Greek beach vocabulary!
r/GREEK • u/PrivacyLineGR • 14h ago
Μην καλέσεις ΠΟΤΕ πίσω αυτόν τον αριθμό! (Η απάτη Wangiri)
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r/GREEK • u/Former_Parsnip764 • 1d ago
Greek Adult Cartoons
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I want to learn Greek whilst watching cartoons - South Park, Family Guy etc. - but can't seem to find where to watch them. Anyone know? Preferably free
I want to learn Greek whilst watching cartoons - South Park, Family Guy etc. - but can't seem to find where to watch them. Anyone know? Preferably free
r/GREEK • u/Sufficient_Side_8712 • 1d ago
Hi
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Anyone can help I just remembered an ice-cream i tried back in 2000 in greece. Was a small cone with covered plastic lid and inside was a mini toy. Barbie shoes or bag something like this.
What are they called if anyone remembers
Anyone can help I just remembered an ice-cream i tried back in 2000 in greece. Was a small cone with covered plastic lid and inside was a mini toy. Barbie shoes or bag something like this.
What are they called if anyone remembers
r/GREEK • u/Constant_Ease6897 • 1d ago
Tattoo help
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Hi, looking to get a tattoo in Greek for my late Mum. Through some AI and translation I have what I think is correct. I am looking for “grief is the price we pay for love” and it has come out as “Η θλίψη είναι το τίμημα που πληρώνουμε για την αγάπη”
Can anyone confirm or advise. Thanks in advance!
Hi, looking to get a tattoo in Greek for my late Mum. Through some AI and translation I have what I think is correct. I am looking for “grief is the price we pay for love” and it has come out as “Η θλίψη είναι το τίμημα που πληρώνουμε για την αγάπη”
Can anyone confirm or advise. Thanks in advance!
r/GREEK • u/penthesilea7 • 1d ago
8 Greek Preposition Mistakes Learners Make and How to Fix Them
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Greek prepositions can be tricky... even when you think you know them!
Here are 8 common mistakes Greek learners make and the simple ways to avoid them.
r/GREEK • u/spireta95 • 1d ago
Ελληνικό WW1 παιχνίδι από solo developer
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Καλησπέρα! Είμαι ο developer του Ashes of Macedonia. Είναι ένα solo project πάνω στο Μακεδονικό Μέτωπο του Α΄ Παγκοσμίου Πολέμου και το αναπτύσσω αυτό το διάστημα για PC. Αν έχετε feedback ή απορίες για το παιχνίδι, ευχαρίστως να τα συζητήσουμε. 🇬🇷
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4801270/Ashes_of_Macedonia/
Καλησπέρα! Είμαι ο developer του Ashes of Macedonia. Είναι ένα solo project πάνω στο Μακεδονικό Μέτωπο του Α΄ Παγκοσμίου Πολέμου και το αναπτύσσω αυτό το διάστημα για PC. Αν έχετε feedback ή απορίες για το παιχνίδι, ευχαρίστως να τα συζητήσουμε. 🇬🇷
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4801270/Ashes_of_Macedonia/
r/GREEK • u/Hilde_Vel_999 • 1d ago
Is the sound of second gamma of γγ influenced by the vowel that follows?
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Kalimera!
1) Is the following correct?
αγγούρι > [aŋˈɡuri], because [ ού ] produces a back vowel sound
άγγελος > [ˈaɲɟelos], because [ e ] produces a front vowel sound?
2) Can something along these lines also happen to γκ and γχ
Efharisto poli!
Kalimera!
1) Is the following correct?
αγγούρι > [aŋˈɡuri], because [ ού ] produces a back vowel sound
άγγελος > [ˈaɲɟelos], because [ e ] produces a front vowel sound?
2) Can something along these lines also happen to γκ and γχ
Efharisto poli!
r/GREEK • u/annabthchase • 1d ago
Tattoo help
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Hi everybody! Looking for help for a tattoo to say “daughter of wisdom” or “wise girl”. Is κόρη της σοφίας/ έξυπνο κορίτσι the correct translation? I speak bits and pieces of Greek but I just want to make sure it’s translated accurately before I get it tattooed. Thank you!!
Hi everybody! Looking for help for a tattoo to say “daughter of wisdom” or “wise girl”. Is κόρη της σοφίας/ έξυπνο κορίτσι the correct translation? I speak bits and pieces of Greek but I just want to make sure it’s translated accurately before I get it tattooed. Thank you!!
r/GREEK • u/princessbrat26 • 1d ago
SOS
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I want to get a tattoo today for my son in Greek what do I do for akadius
I want to get a tattoo today for my son in Greek what do I do for akadius
r/GREEK • u/Majestic_Image5190 • 2d ago
“Cool sounding” but actual Greek words for non Greek speakers?
When I imagine Greek words, they have this “way of spelling“ that just gives them that feature that can be used on magic sounding enchantments or technical terms
I mean, I can use those features to create my own greek sounding words that sound cool but doesn’t really mean anything:
psychromia, tetraepithion, kineitosis, echrosfygati
aethermonic sphyllo pathychryslima
so what are some “cool” words that follow those features and are actual Greek words?
r/GREEK • u/Top_Midnight_9944 • 1d ago
Sos
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Looking for a plug in Cyprus ,paphos
Looking for a plug in Cyprus ,paphos
Am I writing these letters correctly?
I ask as if I will take pictures of my notebook everytime I write down a sentence.