Hey friend, Dimitris here!
Welcome to the first edition of my new weekly newsletter.
Every Sunday, I’ll be sharing Greek learning tips, fun facts about Greece, and everything else I discover and find interesting along the way.
Whether it’s language lessons, cultural insights, or personal experiences, I’m excited to have you on this journey with me as we explore all things Greek together!
Greek Quote of the Week
"Γνῶθι σαυτόν" (Gnothi sauton) – "Know thyself."
This ancient Greek quote encourages self-awareness, a key principle in Greek philosophy.
Vocabulary of the Week
- Φιλοσοφία (Filosofía) – Philosophy
- Φως (Fos) – Light
- Κόσμος (Kósmos) – World
- Ιστορία (Istoría) – History
- Ελευθερία (Elefthería) – Freedom
- Λόγος (Lógos) – Word
- Θεός (Theós) – God
- Αλήθεια (Alíthia) – Truth
- Ψυχή (Psihí) – Soul
- Αγάπη (Agápi) – Love
Grammar Tip of the Week
When addressing more than one person formally, always use the plural form. For example:
Singular: "Πώς είσαι;" (Pos ise?) (How are you?)
Plural/Formal: "Πώς είστε;" (Pos iste?)
Fun Fact about Greece
Did you know Greece has over 6,000 islands, but only 227 are inhabited? Some are famous like Santorini, while others remain hidden gems.
Dimitris Update
Last week, I visited Marathounda Beach, in the Greek island of Symi, and guess what? There were goats roaming around freely on the beach! It was such a fun and unique experience.
Looking forward to sharing more Greek knowledge with you next week! Let’s continue the journey together!
Lots of love,
Dimitris