Archive for the ‘Greek - Written and Spoken’ Category

how do you write this in ancient greek?

Sunday, November 22nd, 2009

"can you read this?"
how do you spell that in ancient and modern greek?

How do I write this covalent compund in both the Stock System and Greek Prefix Method?

Saturday, November 21st, 2009

BF3
I’m guessing the Greek Prefix is Boron Trifluoride, but I don’t knw how to do the Stock System. Is it Boron (III) Fluoride?

question for greeks or people who speak greek?

Saturday, November 21st, 2009

whats a gamisoo? my dad wont tell me.

What is the correct translation into greek for “I am not yet dead, but they have lit my candles”?

Friday, November 20th, 2009

I am going to get a tattoo in greek that translates into english "I am not yet dead, but they have lit my candles". So obviously i want the correct translation into greek cause this is going to be on my skin. Can someone please tell me which of these translations is correct
this one came [...]

How many kinds of ancient Greek are there to learn? What kind did Socrates or Plato write?

Friday, November 20th, 2009

I know there is Homeric, Attic, but what other kinds oh yes, there is Koiné or the spoken trade Greek used by the writers of the Gospel and Paul in his books and letters.
What other kinds of Greek are there that are considered ancient?
Is there a medieval or Byzantine Greek?

I have to write a ten minute Greek Tragedy for school….any ideas on a topic?

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

We have the choice of doing a serious one and a parody, and I am going to be writing a parody for my group. Any ideas on story or topic to write it over?
It can be made up, based on real people, or out of a movie, or anything.
Help would be appreciated! I can’t think [...]

how many words are there in the greek vocabulary?

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

How do you write the phrase “strongminded woman” in greek? Do any greek people know?

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

I am getting a tattoo and I want this to be printed on my back either in english or greek letters… can anyone help?!!

Help! Can you recommend a book on learning to speak Greek? Does “Complete Idiot’s Guide” have a book on Greek?

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Thank you!
I mean to learn to speak Greek (the language). My main priority is to be able to speak; reading and writing are secondary to verbal capabilities.

Greek Translation: Can you help me translate this from english to greek?

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

I wanted to surprise my wife since this was one of our wedding vows … how do you write this in greek ….
"A promise to make your dreams as important as my own."
or how do you say "A Promise" … Thank you in advance.

I want my voicemail greeting to be in Greek. Can anyone write one with for me with english characters?

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

Leave a translation while your at it.

how do u write a greek tragedy?

Monday, November 16th, 2009

i have to write my own greek tragedy for a class… i dont need any citations or anything…just a 1 page story…. and i have no idea wat to write… i cant copy any existing plays and have to make one up myself… and obviously the tragedy is something that relates to the old greek [...]

I have to write an essay comparing a greek hero with any other “hero”. Any ideas?

Sunday, November 15th, 2009

Someone already did their husband and Hercules.

If I spend one hour/day learning Greek online, in how many months will I be able to speak and chat in Greek?

Sunday, November 15th, 2009

If I learn 20 words everyday , 10 verbs everyday, and learn reading and writing in Greek, how much time will it take for being able to speak with someone, watch a movie,et?
And can you advise me a good website, possibly with audio examples (for prununciation and accent) ?
Do you think 3 months is enough?
Thanks

How do you write “sophia” and “sophrosyne” in the Greek alphabet?

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

I’m planning on getting those words as tattoos and want to make sure that I’m spelling them correctly.

why did the Romans read Greek texts through translation when they could read them from the originals?

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

the Romans who could read were the educated and the educated Romans could also read in the Greek language.. then why did the educated Romans who also were able to read Greek, read Greek texts through translations such as of Cicero and Horice, when they could read them from the original language?

How to write chemical formulas for compounds (Greek Numerals) ?

Friday, November 13th, 2009

How would I convert specific compounds into their formula and vice versa??
examples:
Dichlorine Heptaoxide (<-turned into formula)
P(4)S(3) (<-turned into compound)
I know how to convert it without using the Greek names, so the ‘Di’, ‘Hexi’ and ‘Tri’ are throwing me off.

How do you write ‘Munychion’ using Greek alphabet? [ie, how do you write that in Greek?]?

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

can I learn my 3years greek kid to speak serbian if I’ll speak only serbian to her and her father only greek?

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

I’ m leaving in Greece,my husband is Greek and whole his family.I speak Greek also.But I want my kid to speak Serbian with her grandparents,cousins in Serbia!I think i’t possible,but I’m worry if I’ll confuse my 3years old kid with two language at the same time!

How to write the word ‘Family’ in Greek?

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

Please tell me also how to write it in all big characters and all small characters. thanks.

Is this the correct greek translation for this famous quote?

Monday, November 9th, 2009

Which of all these is the correct one?
Τhe unexamined life is not worth living…
"Δεν αξίζει να ζεις αβασάνιστα" or
"Ζωή αβασάνιστη δεν αξίζει να τη ζεις"
or "Ζωή αβασάνιστη είναι ζωή χαμένη" οr
"Ζωή αβασάνιστη δεν έχει καμιά αξία"

I have to write a Greek Myth?

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

Ok. so i’ve been thinking about this for a week, and im still confused
i have a few ideas but i don’t see a rea story line coming out of it.
like possibly why their is rain.. or why their is lightning..
i have no clue what to write about..if u have any ideas (only serious ideas) then [...]

I am Greek and can speak good but not fluent. Is there any chance I could get stationed in Hania?

Friday, November 6th, 2009

My family lives on the island of Crete and I even have a house awaiting me to use. It’d be great to be able to be stationed there and actually visit family. I’ve only been there a few times in my life. Since I do speak and read some greek.. would I have a good [...]

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Greek pronunciation?

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Can anyone help me confirm the pronunciation of this word?
τύχη – meaning, "luck". In English alphabet, tychi.
I think it’s pronounced tiki, as in tiki torch.
Is this correct?

I have to write a greek myth for world history class..?

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

I have to write my own Greek myth in World History, i need to base it on the question " What are some of the world’s biggest questions?? example..why do people cry, why does it thunder?? Why do people fall in love?? any suggestions..Have you ever had to write one for school? Any suggestions would [...]

Help from all you that can fluently speak Greek?

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

i am trying to learn greek like how to write and speak in greek im a beginer and pronunciation i can do if i hear it and repeat it and i can attach a meaning to it but i need help from you that can fluently speak in Greek the Greek alphabet confuses me and [...]

What is the Greek translation for the town name “Hope Ridge”?

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

I want a general translation for a town that would be named "Hope Ridge". I understand that the Greek noun for Hope is Elpis? Would that be correct in this instance?

how do you write 2009 in greek?

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

We have a senior t-shirt design contest
in school and our school mascot is a titan, and titans link
to greek mythology. At first i was thinking of using
Roman Numerals, but i changed my decision.

Do any British authors write about Greek/Roman Mythology?

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

I need to know because i have to read four books from a british author, so if the author you say has four or more books than that would be great.
I mean to say do they write "stories" that involve mythology like the Percy Jackson series.

Do you find the way Cypriots speak Greek sexy?

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

Lol, this question is for entertainment purposes. In the past I did not think so but last summer I met some Cypriots at a beach bar and actually their accent was quite a turn on. Your opinions please, ευχαριστώ @@@

Good idea to write story about greek gods and goddesses?

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Im thinking about writing a story about god and goddesses, but in present time. Is this a good idea. Or are they suppose to stay back with the old greek times? lol. I have an idea for a story where there is this guy who turns out to be a god. Is writing a story [...]

How do you write ‘Nikki’ in Greek?

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

I have several Greek friends named Nikki and I was wondering how you write it in Greek.
Also, what does it mean?

I purchased a new lap top in UK and my keyboard only writes English. I want to write in Greek what must i do?

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

I come from greece and i want to write in greek and my lap top only writes in english. What can i do? Thanks in advance!

My mother wants to speak with Greek people that live in other countries?

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

Is there a website or chatroom that offers a such kind of communication?