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Where does the 'H' come from in the transliteration of the Greek name of Greece (Ελλάς) as "Hellas"?
added by Jaime Soto Dec 15 '11 at 20:04
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Isn't that more appropriate for English Language & Usage? – Yannis Dec 19 '11 at 1:48
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That transliteration is not unique to English: it is the common way of writing the Greek name of Greece in the Latin alphabet. – Jaime Soto Dec 19 '11 at 14:49
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@Jaime I verified that the "H" originates from the δασεῖα diacritical mark of the Koine Greek, so it's actually a fantastic question for the proposal. Thanks! Keep them coming! – Yannis Jan 29 '12 at 17:23
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Origin of "Χαιρέτα μου τον πλάτανο" proverb?
added by Yannis Nov 24 '11 at 5:53
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Please don't vote up this question anymore as only 10 votes are required. Save your limited votes for other questions. – Jon Ericson Nov 2 '12 at 18:14
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As a Greek learner, where can I find some free simple stories in Greek language?
added by Saeed Neamati Feb 6 '12 at 12:18
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What is the correct spelling of the word egg, αυγό or αβγό?
added by Yannis Jan 29 '12 at 17:34
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When should you use/not use the final "ν" in words like: "δεν", "τον", "στον", "μην"?
added by F1234k May 20 '12 at 19:04
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Where does the expression ''τάζω λαγούς με πετραχείλια'' come from?
added by Nancy Niforou Nov 28 '11 at 23:47
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In which cases is the expression ''Ψωμί ελιά και Κώτσο Βασιλιά'' used?
added by Nancy Niforou Nov 29 '11 at 17:52
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Hi, Nancy. I'm trying to contact you to inform you that we have started again the proposal for Italian Language and Usage in Area 51 which you joined in the past and which was closed last July. I hope you will want to commit again. See you there, then. Bye. P.S. If you have already joined, forgive my request. – Paola Sep 18 '12 at 17:41
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What is the correct gender of the word pen? Ο στιλός or το στιλό?
added by Lizaki Hool Jan 31 '12 at 0:33
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What's a good source for Greek slang and colloquialisms and their definitions?
added by Alexios Jul 3 '12 at 6:00
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What are the rules for the placement of ‘¨’ (διαλυτικά/diaeresis) on vowels?
added by Alexios Jul 3 '12 at 6:04
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Is there a standard/correct way of transliterating Greek words into the Latin alphabet?
added by Alexios Jul 3 '12 at 6:12
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Where is the Greek semicolon ‘·’ (ano teleia/άνω τελεία) on my keyboard?
added by Alexios Jul 3 '12 at 6:15
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Are there any good mnemonics/patterns to help tell the gender of an unknown noun?
added by Alexios Jul 3 '12 at 6:19
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Was εὐδαιμονία a word coined by philosophers or was it once used in the sense of "good minor deity"?
added by Jon Ericson Nov 2 '12 at 18:10
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How do I say "unknown" as a noun (i.e. "fear of the unknown") in ancient greek?
added by Paul Dec 5 '12 at 19:21
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What's difference in meaning and/or usage of "ακόμη" and "ακόμα"?
added by seliopou Dec 24 '12 at 20:24
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What are good resources for reading medieval Greek majuscule characters (tutorials, fonts, etc.)?
added by Dan O'Day Jan 15 at 17:23
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Is there any situation in which you wouldn't contract "σε" and the article that follows it?
added by seliopou Dec 25 '12 at 17:34
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What is an example of a "minimal pair" in Greek?
added by H3br3wHamm3r81 Mar 31 at 19:42
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What is the etymology of μεγαλοπρέπεια?
added by Zack Martin Apr 5 at 8:37
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What is difference in usage of "'ότι" and "ό,τι".
added by Georgios Vidalakis May 14 at 19:50
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Excellent question, this is one of the little things that a lot of native Greek speakers get wrong. – Yannis May 15 at 7:24
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When should "πως" become "πώς"?
added by Georgios Vidalakis May 14 at 19:42
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When we use ενεργητική σύνταξη and when we use παθητική σύνταξη?
added by Georgios Vidalakis May 14 at 19:54
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