Hey friend, Dimitris here!
It’s time for your Weekly Sunday Dose of Greek! I’m super excited to announce that I’m about to launch an amazing new Greek community for all learning levels! This is something I’ve been working on for months, and I’ll be sending an email soon with all the details, so be on the lookout!
Greek Quote of the Week
"Η μόνη αληθινή σοφία είναι να ξέρεις ότι δεν ξέρεις τίποτα."
(I móni alithiní sofía íne na kséreis óti den kséreis típota)
– "The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing."
– Socrates
This timeless quote by Socrates reminds us of the value of humility in learning. It’s a powerful reminder that growth comes from recognizing what we don’t know and striving to understand more.
Vocabulary of the Week
This week, we’re focusing on words related to friends:
- Ο φίλος (o fílos) – the friend (male)
- Η φίλη (i fíli) – the friend (female)
- Η παρέα (i paréa) – the group of friends
- Ο κολλητός (o kollitós) – the best friend (male)
- Η κολλητή (i kollití) – the best friend (female)
- Η εμπιστοσύνη (i empistosýni) – trust
- Η φιλία (i filía) – friendship
- Η συμπαράσταση (i simparástasi) – support
- Ο σύντροφος (o sýntrofo) – partner, companion
- Η αγάπη (i agápi) – love
Grammar Tip of the Week
In Greek, the present tense and future tense are closely related, but they’re used differently:
- Present Tense (Ενεστώτας - Enestotas): Describes actions that are happening now or habitual actions. For example: "Τρώω" (Tróo) – "I eat."
- Future Tense (Μέλλοντας - Melontas): Used to describe actions that will happen in the future. You typically use the verb θα (tha) before the verb. For example: "Θα φάω" (Tha fáo) – "I will eat."
The key difference is that the present tense is for actions happening currently or repeatedly, while the future tense is for actions that are yet to happen.
Fun Fact about Greece
Did you know that Greek Easter is one of the most important holidays in Greece? It’s celebrated with vibrant traditions, including feasts, family gatherings, and the famous "lampiri" (roast lamb). The Easter Sunday feast is marked by a colorful and joyful atmosphere, and many people enjoy the traditional game of cracking red-painted eggs, symbolizing the victory of life over death. If you ever visit Greece during Easter, it’s an experience you won’t forget!
Dimitris Update
I’m thrilled about the new Greek community which is coming soon! It’s a project I have been really looking forward and will include exciting features like Q&A sections, online calls, a leaderboard, new courses and so much more! But I don’t want to ruin the surprise—stay tuned for more details coming your way in the next few days. I can’t wait to share it with you!
Lots of love,
Dimitris