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Language
Greek
Hellenic Family
Left to Right Script
Romanization Enabled
Gendered Language
Greek, an independent branch of the Indo-European language family, is spoken by about 13 million native speakers, mainly in Greece and Cyprus. It uses the Greek alphabet, one of the oldest writing systems still in use, with a history spanning over 3,000 years. Modern Greek, derived from Ancient Greek, features a relatively complex grammar with four cases for nouns, three genders, and verb conjugations that vary by tense, mood, and person. Its phonology includes distinct vowel sounds and stress placement. Greek vocabulary has significantly influenced Western languages, especially in science, philosophy, and literature, with terms like "democracy" and "philosophy." As the official language of Greece and Cyprus, Greek holds immense cultural and historical significance.
Romanization is enabled for Greek on this platform in addition to the original script. Romanization is the representation of a non-Latin script language in the Latin alphabet to aid pronunciation and understanding for those unfamiliar with the original script.
Flashcards
ELL
Noun
221
πόλη
city
An urban area with a large population and its own local government.
ELL
Verb
374
αγοράζω
buy
To obtain goods or services in exchange for money; to purchase.
ELL
Noun
145
σχολείο
school
A building or institution where instruction is given, especially to children and adolescents.
ELL
Noun
139
παιδί
child
A young human being below the age of puberty.
Agents
Greek
Nikos
Teaching Greek to tourists in Athens
Male
33
Athens, Greece
Language teacher
Friendly
dancing, cooking, hiking
Greek
Elena
Leading a group to Acropolis
Female
29
Athens, Greece
Tour guide
Welcoming
dancing, swimming, cooking
Greek
Sophia
Studying Greek classics
Female
21
Athens, Greece
Student
Vibrant
dancing, reading, swimming
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