Greek is the official language of Greece and Cyprus. There are Greek speaking communities in Georgia, Ukraine, Egypt, Turkey, Albania, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Italy, Armenia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the United States and Australia.Executive Linguist Agency: Greek Translations
Common Words and Phrases
- Welcome: Kalos orises
- What's your name?: Pos sas lene?
- My name is ...: Me lene ...
- Pleased to meet you: Herome yia tin gnorimia
- Good morning: Kalimera
- Good evening: Kalispera
- Good night: Kalinihta
- I don't understand: Den katalaveno
- I understand: Katalaveno
- Pardon (what)?: Parakalo?
- Hi: Yia
- Thank you: Efkharisto
- Good bye: antyo
- What time is it?: Ty ora yne?
- Where is ..?: Pou ine ..?
- How do I get to ..?: Pos boro na pao ..?
History
During ancient times and up through the middle ages, there were Greek speaking people all over the Mediterranean. In modern times, Greek communities spread throughout Europe and the Greek vocabulary was influenced by other languages, in particular English and French.Ohio State University: Greek, Modern
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Language family
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Number of speakers
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Official language
Greece, Cyprus
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Major dialects
Cypriot Greek, Mariupol Greek, Katharevousa, Saracatsan, Aspromonte, Salento, Cargese, DimotikiThe Linguist List: The Greek Language
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Number of letters in alphabet
24 letters, 7 vowels, 17 constantsHEC: Letters And Sounds
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Fact:
First alphabet to include vowelsOmniglot: Greek Alphabet
