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Hi, everyone!!! My name is Lida, I was born in Greece and was brought up bilingual (English - Greek). I am a freelance journalist and have worked both in Greece and abroad covering various stories for all sorts of Mass Media (TV, radio, web, newspapers, magazines and news agencies such as AP, BBC, RUPTLY, ZDF etc.). Teaching English and Greek is something I've been doing since my early days at uni, in Glasgow and at the moment I am studying with the TEFL Academy in order to become a professional English Teacher. Discovering Italki was great because it made me think I could go back to teaching again, so here I am. Thus, I am looking for new students eager to improve their oral skills in either English or Greek. As for myself and languages, there is definitely chemistry and fate here....I adore them! Hope to meet you soon and get down to our chatty business!!!
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    Hi, Sarah.

    The truth is they are two totally different words BUT if you heard someone pronouncing them the same, then don't trust him/her anymore if he/she tells you they know Greek.

    The words you are referring to are "μπαμπάς" = dad & "παπάς" = priest

    Like Θεόδωρος wisely wrote, you could also find the word father = πατέρας

    However, in no way are these two words the same. 




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    January 31, 2016
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    Hey, there. I totally agree with Penelope and her answer and the only things I will add are different ways to say the same thing: The verb can be either χαμογελάω or χαμογελώ (χαμογελάω/χαμογελώ, χαμογελάς, χαμογελάει/χαμογελά, χαμογελάμε, χαμογελάτε, χαμογελούν(ε)/χαμογελάνε) The imperative: χαμογέλα (singular) χαμογελάτε/χαμογελάστε (plural) As for the sentence you wrote it could also be translated as: Χαμογέλα! Η μέρα είναι πανέμορφη. Σήμερα η μέρα είναι το κάτι άλλο, χαμογέλα! Η σημερινή μέρα είναι πολύ όμορφη, χαμογέλα! (And something truly "free", translation wise) Σκάσε χαμόγελο, η μέρα είναι απίθανη! Generally speaking, Greek is a language that allows you to translate a single sentence in various ways. So, if you are unsure about something just give it a go and you might be way more successful that you'd have thought.
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    January 31, 2016
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    Συγγνώμη αν έγραψα ή είπα κάτι λάθος / Λυπάμαι για πιθανά μου λάθη / Ζητώ συγγνώμη για πιθανά μου λάθη.
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    December 21, 2015
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    The second. However, even that is not entirely correct. It should read: "THE assessment test has been postponed UNTIL..." You could begin with the word "assessment" only if you spoke about many tests: "Assessment testS (many or all) have been postponed until..." The singular form usually (can't remember of exceptions at the moment) needs a definite/indefinite article at the beginning of a sentence.
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    November 7, 2015
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    Hello, there. Here we are dealing with a matter of language and linguistic evolution. The ending you are asking about is just the way the name has become widely known over the years. For more, please check the below mentioned links in Greek and English. https://el.wikipedia.org/wiki/Κύριλλος_(όνομα)#cite_note-1 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyril Hope this helps, Lida
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    November 7, 2015
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    Learning Article : Greek Articles And Pronouns

    Discuss the Article : Greek Articles And Pronouns

    <a href='/article/516/greek-articles-and-pronouns' target='_blank'>Greek Articles And Pronouns</a>

    Greek pronouns and articles are tricky and it’s easy to make mistakes... even for Greeks! However, with effort and continuous study, you can learn to use these words correctly and without any problem. This article serves as an introduction that can help you do just that, by providing detailed examples of what is correct, and not correct, in the Greek language.

    August 19, 2015
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    Learning Article : Greetings In Greek

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    <a href='/article/510/greetings-in-greek' target='_blank'>Greetings In Greek</a>

    Whether you are learning Greek or you are still thinking of taking Greek language lessons, this article is your springboard into the various ways you can greet someone in Greek--as well as responses to greetings.

    August 12, 2015
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    Greek Articles And Pronouns
    Greek pronouns and articles are tricky and it’s easy to make mistakes... even for Greeks! However, with effort and continuous study, you can learn to use these words correctly and without any problem. This article serves as an introduction that can help you do just that, by providing detailed examples of what is correct, and not correct, in the Greek language.
    July 29, 2015
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    Greetings In Greek
    Whether you are learning Greek or you are still thinking of taking Greek language lessons, this article is your springboard into the various ways you can greet someone in Greek--as well as responses to greetings.
    July 29, 2015
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    Dear Yljaha, I've read your questions and I believe that the most important problem is that you fell into the trap of putting Russian thoughts/expressions into English. And I am saying this because some of them do not make sense, at least not to me. So, I'll do my best and I will translate only the sentences whose meaning I do get. Unfortunately, the English structure can be a great mix-up for Russians, so my suggestion is to be patient in the process.

     

    1. Ann blushes when anybody reveals her words. 
    2. You mentioned that your spouse resembles you, but I don't think that he looks like your twin. Maybe he is your brother? 

    (The first two I find incomprehensible. Apologies!)


    3. I blush when I hesitate. OK


    4. They thought that I failed, but they underestimated me.


    5. Please keep yourself stay at home/indoors. It is very cold outdoors outside. 


    6. Recently he has deprived her of her freedom (in a general sense like even of leaving the house or of doing certain things?). She must just cook, do the washing and clean current moment (you have me lost here...).

     

    7. The sun was shining all day. I became too sunburn already am sunburnt (or AmE sunburned) already.


    8. We had to buy enough fabric as/because I will am going to sew a new coat with a hood. Make sure you/Please, measure a the cloth fabric very precisely accurately.  (Watch the natural order of things here: First we buy something and then we measure, cut it, etc.)


    9. There has been heavy rain in the past two days and so drops of rain have been falling down the window pane (from our ceiling = this would mean that water drops would be actually falling inside the house) all day long. (Watch the word order)


    10.I have already completed my work. I should begin working on a new task now.

     

     

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    June 9, 2015
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