Hey friend, Dimitris here!
It’s time for your Weekly Sunday Dose of Greek! This week was super exciting—I did a Q&A on Instagram and Facebook and received over 300 questions! I couldn’t answer them all in one go, but I packed the most interesting ones into a YouTube video for you. You can watch it here: YouTube Q&A Video. If you haven't already, make sure to subscribe to the channel for more Greek language fun!
Now, let’s get into this week’s newsletter.
Greek Quote of the Week
"Κάλλιο αργά παρά ποτέ" (Kállio argá pará poté) – "Better late than never."
This proverb is a reminder that it's always better to do something, even if it’s delayed, than not to do it at all.
Vocabulary of the Week – House Parts Edition
Let’s explore the Greek words for different parts of the house! These are handy to know when discussing your home or surroundings in Greek.
- Το σπίτι (To spíti) – The house
- Η πόρτα (I pórta) – The door
- Το παράθυρο (To paráthiro) – The window
- Το δωμάτιο (To domátio) – The room
- Η κουζίνα (I kouzína) – The kitchen
- Το μπάνιο (To bánio) – The bathroom
- Η σκάλα (I skála) – The stairs
- Το σαλόνι (To salóni) – The living room
- Το υπνοδωμάτιο (To ipnodomátio) – The bedroom
- Η τραπεζαρία (I trapezaría) – The dining room
Try using these words next time you’re talking about your home in Greek!
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Greek Grammar Tip of the Week – The Definite Article
In Greek, the definite article ("the") changes depending on the gender of the noun. Here are the basics:
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Ο (O) – for masculine nouns
Example: ο άντρας (o ántras) – the man -
Η (I) – for feminine nouns
Example: η γυναίκα (i yinéka) – the woman -
Το (To) – for neuter nouns
Example: το παιδί (to paidí) – the child
Always match the article with the gender of the noun!
Fun Fact about Greece
Mount Olympus, the mythical home of the Greek gods, is Greece’s highest mountain, standing at 2,918 meters (9,573 feet). In ancient mythology, Zeus and the Olympian gods lived on its peak, watching over the world.
Dimitris Updates
I have some big news to share! 🎉 I launched my YouTube channel where you’ll find long-format videos diving deeper into the Greek language, culture, and more. You can subscribe here to get notified whenever a new video drops: Daily Greek YouTube Channel.
Also, I’ve created a new Daily Greek Instagram Group, and already over 3,100 people have joined! (you can find it on my Instagram profile). However, due to Instagram's location restrictions, some people are unable to follow—including myself (yes, even I’m blocked from joining from my personal Instagram account 🤷♂️). But feel free to give it a try!
Looking forward to sharing more Greek with you next week! Don’t forget to hit that subscribe button on YouTube and stay connected.
Lots of love,
Dimitris