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.

157 Upvotes

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.

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r/GREEK 2h ago

Numbers in Greek – How to count in Greek

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Can you count in Greek?

Learn how Greek numbers work from 0 to 1,000,000, with pronunciation and simple patterns that make the bigger numbers much easier.


r/GREEK 2h ago

Introductions in Athens

0 Upvotes

I need a girl to go out with and get into a relationship. If any girl is interested, please send me a message.


r/GREEK 1d ago

Greek learning sources

19 Upvotes

Γειά σας!

I (22 F) am trying to learn Greek. I have had a tutor on a learning platform, but unfortunately I have decided to end the process due to him being weird and flirtatious. Most of the women on the app have prices above my budget (very good for them!)

Hence why I have decided to stop tutoring and try using the free online resources.

What channels/apps/websites do your recommend for learning?

I want to learn conversational, "street" Greek, but I also aim for learning the correct grammar and syntax. I have been watching some vlogs from a girl on youtube, subtitles on, and that's been helpful, but I want to expand my horizon.

Please be respectful. Ευχαριστώ πολύ!


r/GREEK 5h ago

How to say Virgo season in modern Greek?

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I’ve seen similar lines written multiple different ways and I do not want to embarrass myself on how to say properly. How would you say it ? Thank you


r/GREEK 1d ago

Why is the word for cousin ξ + the word for brother / sister ?

11 Upvotes

_


r/GREEK 14h ago

Language Apps

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r/GREEK 14h ago

Good podcasts and yt chanells.

1 Upvotes

Γειά σας

I'm learning Greek currently and would like to listen to podcasts or videos on Greek to practice listening. I would prefer chanells without cusses or vulgar things... I'm interested in cars, formula 1, geography, linguistics, history...


r/GREEK 1d ago

Specific phrase + Construction phrases please!!

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Γειά σου I work for Greeks in construction as a site supervisor in Australia, we hire a lot of sub-contractors who have native Greeks with little to no English, I have to ask everyone to sign in on a app every morning and was wondering how I could ask this in Greek? My boss who is an Australian Greek couldn’t figure it out… wondering I could get some help here.
Also if there are any other phrases that could come in handy please let me know!! ευχαριστώ!!


r/GREEK 1d ago

Help for a cursive word (1948)

4 Upvotes

What's this look like?


r/GREEK 1d ago

Quiz on Greek Days of the Week

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We’ve already learned the days of the week in Greek. Now, are you ready to test yourself?

Take this quick quiz and see how many you remember!


r/GREEK 16h ago

Γιατι κινουντε τα αυτια μου οταν ακουσουν ενα θορυβο μηπως είναι ι ψυχωση ο το στρεςς

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Γιατι κινουντε τα αυτια μου οταν ακουσουν ενα θορυβο μηπως είναι ι ψυχωση ο το στρεςς


r/GREEK 2d ago

The strange Greco-Australian dialect

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72 Upvotes

r/GREEK 2d ago

How different is Greek in Cyprus and in Greek?

18 Upvotes

Can someone with A1 understand people in Cyprus?


r/GREEK 2d ago

Months in Greek plus useful vocabulary

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We’ve seen the days of the week in a previous post, now what about the months?

Learn all 12 months in Greek, plus useful words and expressions related to them. 


r/GREEK 2d ago

Does this say what I was told it says?

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32 Upvotes

I got this many years ago as a memorial to my mother who has since passed. She used to sing this Beatles song to me as a lullaby, and she was who I first visited Greece with as a teenager. I had a little Greek boyfriend there who translated the line for me but I’ve never actually known if it was correct. I’ve been back a dozen times since then but still don’t quite grasp the language. I’d like to get it touched up because it’s blown out now, but I want to make sure it’s actually correct before I do that. And if it’s not, how to fix it?


r/GREEK 2d ago

ε vs αι in Greek: A Simple Spelling Guide

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ε or αι?

Same sound, different spelling! Discover the patterns that can help you know when to use each one.


r/GREEK 2d ago

Reading Course for those just getting started

1 Upvotes

I know that a lot of people find Duolingo pretty good at working in the alphabet, but if any beginners are interested in a structured mini-course on Modern Greek reading and pronunciation, I hope this course can be of help!

thegreekacademy.com/free-reading-course

Happy learning!


r/GREEK 3d ago

My plan and resources to learn Greek

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Hi all :)

After being with my partner and socialising with friends who are Greek, and going on holiday to Greecefor the last 4 years, I am finally going to try and learn the language with a real attempt.

In the past I tried using Duolingo, text books and language transfer individually but gave up - mainly out of my own laziness.

But this time, I want to give it a good and proper go.

My plan is:

- Tutor for 50 minutes once per week (i have already scheduled 5 lessons over the next few weeks with Preply)

- I have enquired and there's an adult Greek school in my city which offers 30 lessons over 3 terms

- Downloaded DuoLingo again (I dont like it though)

- Downloaded lamguagetransfer again (this is found really useful)

- Will find some Greek series to watch with English sub titles as well as English movies with dubbed Greek

Hopefully I can try and immerse myself with the language so everything sinks in. I have the advantage of having a Greek partner and friends so I can practice communicating and listening with them.

Any other suggestions feel free to let me know!


r/GREEK 3d ago

Help with lyrics to a Greek νησιώτικα song: Είσαι Της Καρδιάς Ο Χτύπος

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Hi everyone, I don’t speak a lick of Greek other than some basic words! But I’ve recently loved a song I found just going throughout online playlists of Greek folk music, one of which was Είσαι Της Καρδιάς Ο Χτύπος by Aggeliki Konitopoulou.

I love the instrumentation, but I wanted to know what was being said. My issue is, there’s only a handful of YouTube uploads of this song; none of which have lyrics provided or commented; I’ve even tried using closed captions and painstakingly copywriting what YouTube’s CC can pick up, but it’s largely a jumbled mess. I’ve tried googling online both English and Greek, and there’s no info or lyrics to be found about this song at all.

I don’t know if this sub is really appropriate for what I’m requesting, but it’s my last hope. If any Greek speakers could help me out I’d very much be thankful.


r/GREEK 3d ago

Looking for native Greek speakers to make paid audio recordings (€1/minute)

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Γεια σας!

I'm a native English speaker learning Greek, struggling through the intermediate level. I'm looking for native Greek speakers willing to make audio recordings that I can use for listening practice. If all goes well, the recordings would eventually be published as part of a website for Greek learners.

The goal is interesting, natural Greek that's a little easier for an intermediate learner to follow than something like a fast native podcast.

Payment: €1 per minute of accepted audio. Most recordings would be around 10 - 15 minutes.

Please send me a DM if you are interested, no need to record anything yet.

Ευχαριστώ πολύ! Stephen


r/GREEK 4d ago

Can Anyone Tell Me What This Says?

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14 Upvotes

It’s an address — most likely in Piraeus:


r/GREEK 4d ago

Days of the week in Greek, related vocabulary and interesting facts!

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Do you know the days of the week in Greek?

Learn all 7 days, their pronunciation, plus everyday expressions and interesting facts you might not know.


r/GREEK 5d ago

Beginner learning Greek!

10 Upvotes

I have booked myself an online Greek tutor. Have attempted to learn myself in the past as I have been going on holiday to Greece for the last 4 years.

My partner is also Greek and its about time I was able to converse with his friends and family! They make the effort to speak English, so now its my time.

I have books and also found languagetransfer.org very good!

I plan to have 1 x 50 minute lesson per week (cant afford more sadly) and will ask my tutor to give me homework and things to learn to make my learning as efficient as possible.

Currently I can read Greek to a basic level, so have a very slight head start, but I need more confidence and knowledge to build on this further.

I would LOVE to be at a basic conversational level within 6 months ...if that is at all possible!