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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

sell

ELL Verb 483

πουλάω

poulao

sell

To give something in exchange for money; to offer for sale.

special

ELL Adjective 546

ιδιαίτερος

idiaíteros

special

Not ordinary; different from what is usual.

small

ELL Adjective 247

μικρός

mikros

small

Of little size, amount, or degree.

page

ELL Noun 623

σελίδα

selida

page

A sheet of paper in a book, magazine, or newspaper; one side of a leaf.

Stories

A Sunday Visit in Chalkida

A family takes the suburban train to Chalkida to visit their aunt and uncle, sharing food, stories, and memories. The...

Intermediate 10 sentences

First Night in the New Apartment

In Athens, the narrator and a partner finally move into a long-awaited apartment; a temperamental elevator and power ...

Advanced 10 sentences

When the Power Went Out

On a Sunday afternoon in a Greek apartment building, a home cook and the neighbors face a sudden power outage. They g...

Elementary 12 sentences

A Rainy Morning Routine in Athens

Anna wakes up early in Athens on a rainy day and follows her simple morning routine before heading to the bus stop.

Beginner 15 sentences

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Elena

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29

Athens, Greece

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Nikos

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Male

33

Athens, Greece

Language teacher

Friendly

dancing, cooking, hiking

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Greek

Sophia

Studying Greek classics

Female

21

Athens, Greece

Student

Vibrant

dancing, reading, swimming

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