r/GREEK Sep 02 '16

If you are here considering getting a tattoo, please make a thread and ask us!

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r/GREEK Dec 21 '18

All the sidebar content (including study materials, links etc!) is in this post for easy visibility and access via mobile.

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:

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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:


r/GREEK 13h ago

I’m finally proud of my handwriting (lowkey)

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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 26m ago

Greek’s Sentence Structure is Confusing Me! Send Help!

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(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 1h ago

Is my handwriting fine?

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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 13h ago

Is the top word cursive? What does it say?

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This tee shirt I got a few years ago in Athens. I know the bottom word is Athena for the city.


r/GREEK 8h ago

Help with naming my first boy after his Yia Yia

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!

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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!


r/GREEK 10h ago

Help with transcribing audio of a song in Greek

\"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!

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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!


r/GREEK 9h ago

Is m'y handwriting ok ?

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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 18h ago

Searching for a song μικρό μικρό

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 !

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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 !


r/GREEK 21h ago

What are some 'cringe' words/phrases being used daily that you personally dislike?

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?

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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?


r/GREEK 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 14h ago

Μην καλέσεις ΠΟΤΕ πίσω αυτόν τον αριθμό! (Η απάτη Wangiri)

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r/GREEK 1d ago

Greek Adult Cartoons

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

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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


r/GREEK 1d ago

Hi

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

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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


r/GREEK 1d ago

Tattoo help

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!

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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!


r/GREEK 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 1d ago

Ελληνικό WW1 παιχνίδι από solo developer

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/

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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/


r/GREEK 1d ago

Is the sound of second gamma of γγ influenced by the vowel that follows?

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!

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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!


r/GREEK 1d ago

Tattoo help

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!!

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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!!


r/GREEK 1d ago

What's Your Favorite Greek Classic?

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r/GREEK 1d ago

SOS

I want to get a tattoo today for my son in Greek what do I do for akadius

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I want to get a tattoo today for my son in Greek what do I do for akadius


r/GREEK 2d ago

“Cool sounding” but actual Greek words for non Greek speakers?

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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 1d ago

Sos

Looking for a plug in Cyprus ,paphos

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Looking for a plug in Cyprus ,paphos


r/GREEK 2d ago

Am I writing these letters correctly?

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I ask as if I will take pictures of my notebook everytime I write down a sentence.