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How do you say “by myself” in Greek? Unlike English, Greek uses different forms depending on who you’re talking about. That’s because the word μόνος changes according to gender, while the word that follows changes according to the person. How does it work? 👨 Το έκανα μόνος μου.I did it by myself. (said by a…
Can you read this word? ΠΑΡΑΛΙΑ If not, this free live class is designed for you. On Monday, October 12th, at 7:00 PM Greece & Cyprus time, The Greek Lessons is hosting a free, live online class for complete beginners who want to take their first steps in reading Greek. The session will introduce participants…
If you’re learning Greek, you may already know verbs like πλένω, ετοιμάζω, πληρώνω, κλείνω and σηκώνω. But what happens when these verbs change to forms ending in -ομαι? Sometimes the meaning is predictable — but sometimes it changes in a way you might not expect. From active to passive forms Πλένω → ΠλένομαιI wash →…
If you’re learning Greek, you probably already know Δεν ξέρω (Den xéro) — the most common way to say “I don’t know.” But Greeks don’t always use the same expression. Depending on the situation, you’ll hear several different ways to say that you don’t know, you’re not sure, or you simply have no idea. Beyond…
If you’re learning Greek, you probably already know that ναι (nai) means “yes.” But in everyday conversation, Greeks have several other ways to agree — and they don’t all sound exactly the same. Here are four you’ll hear all the time. From “Ναι” to “Εννοείται!” ✅ ΝαιThe standard and simplest way to say “yes.” 😊…
If you’re learning Greek, καλά (kalá) is probably one of the first words you’ll hear. You may know it as “well” or “good”, but in everyday Greek, it can mean much more than that. The secret? Context and tone of voice. The many meanings of “καλά” 😊 Τι κάνεις; — Καλά!How are you? — I’m…
Getting around Greece is much easier when you know a few simple Greek phrases. Even if you don’t speak much Greek, understanding words like ευθεία, δεξιά, and αριστερά can make a big difference when asking someone for directions. Here are some of the most useful phrases to know. Essential Greek phrases for directions ➡️ Πηγαίνετε…
One of the things that surprises Greek learners the most is that a single word can have completely different meanings depending on the situation. A perfect example is έλα. Although the verb έρχομαι means “to come,” Greeks use έλα for much more than inviting someone to come closer. More than just “come” The meaning of…
If you’ve ever heard a Greek say “Ιωάννα μου” or “Γιάννη μου,” you may have wondered what it means. Since μου literally translates as “my,” it’s easy to think they’re saying “my Ioanna” or “my Yannis.” But that’s not really the case. What does “μου” mean? In Greek, μου is often used to express warmth,…
If you’re learning Greek, you’ve probably heard greetings like Kalimera, Kalispera, and Yia. But when should you use each one? The good news is that it’s much simpler than it seems. Once you know a few basic rules, you’ll be able to greet people naturally in almost any situation. Say Kalimera before noon Καλημέρα (Kalimera)…