Hey friend, Dimitris here!
It’s time for your Weekly Sunday Dose of Greek! I want to start by saying a huge thank you for all the love on my recent quiz videos with my grandmother – it’s been so much fun, and I’m glad you enjoyed them! I posted two videos last week, and they were a hit!
Now, let’s dive into this week’s newsletter.
❤️ Greek Quote of the Week
"Ουδέν κακόν αμιγές καλού" (Oudén kakón amigés kaloú) –
"There is no evil without good."
This quote reminds us that even in hard times, there’s something positive to be found.
📚 Vocabulary of the Week – Body Parts Edition
This week, let’s explore the Greek words for body parts. These are useful for everyday conversations!
- Το κεφάλι (To kefáli) – The head
- Το μάτι (To máti) – The eye
- Το στόμα (To stóma) – The mouth
- Το αυτί (To aftí) – The ear
- Το χέρι (To héri) – The hand
- Το πόδι (To pódi) – The foot/leg
- Η καρδιά (I kardiá) – The heart
- Το δάχτυλο (To dáhtilo) – The finger
- Η μύτη (I mítí) – The nose
- Ο αγκώνας (O angkónas) – The elbow
Try using these words in your daily Greek practice!
✏️ Grammar Tip of the Week
In Greek, many nouns change based on gender and case.
For example:
• "Το χέρι" (To héri) – The hand
• "Τα χέρια" (Ta héria) – The hands
The plural form often changes both the article and the noun ending, so watch out for these transformations!
🏺 Fun Fact about Greece
Did you know Greece has the highest olive oil consumption per capita in the world? Olive oil is central to Greek cuisine, used in almost every dish. On average, Greeks consume 24 liters per person each year!
📹 Dimitris Update
I’m thrilled to announce that I’m starting long-format YouTube videos this week! These will dive deeper into Greek language learning, culture, and much more. Get ready for detailed lessons and fun insights. Stay tuned for the first one!
Looking forward to sharing more Greek knowledge with you next week! Let’s continue this amazing journey together.
Lots of love,
Dimitris
