Lonely Planet Greek Phrasebook & Dictionary

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This classic English-Greek vocabulary of phrases, first published in the nineteenth century, is based on the writings of Thucydides, Xenophon, Demosthenes and Plato. When writing remember γγ is never in the beginning of a word, only γκ Μπ/μπ mee-pee Pronounced like the English B. But I have been to Mexico so many times since our last visit to Greece that my languages are all confused. Although the small letters seem entirely different (and some of them are indeed) at people's handwriting they can be extremely close to English.

The complete illustrated phrasebook enables you to communicate fully in Greek without mastery of the language.Organized by subjects such as everyday phrases, hotels, travelling around and includes an extensive menu section.

With its completely redesigned interior making the book even more accessible than before, the Berlitz Greek Phrase Book is ideal for travellers of all ages who are looking for a reliable and up-to-date phrase book that contains all the phrases they really need when they are in Greece. half μισός/μισή/μισό ( mee-SSOHS / mee-SSEE / mee-SSOH) quarter τέταρτο ( tEH-tar-toh less λιγότερος/πιο λίγος/λιγότερη/πιο λίγη/λιγότερο/πιο λίγο ( lee-GHO-teh-rohs / lee-GHO-teh-ree / lee-GHO-teh-roh) more περισσότερος/πιο πολύς/περισσότερη/πιο πολλή/περισσότερο/πιο πολύ ( peh-ree-SSOH-teh-rohs / peh-ree-SSOH-teh-ree / peh-ree-SSOH-teh-ro) Time [ edit ] now τώρα ( TOH-rah) later αργότερα ( ar-GHOH-teh-rah) before πριν ( preen) morning πρωί ( proh-EE) afternoon απόγευμα ( a-POH-yev-ma) evening βράδυ ( VRAH-thee) night νύχτα ( NEE-htah) Clock time [ edit ] one o'clock AM μία η ώρα το πρωί( . Note also that Greek punctuation differs a little: The Greek question mark (ερωτηματικό) is just like the Latin semi-colon ; . Seller has stated it will dispatch the item within 1 working day upon receipt of cleared payment - opens in a new window or tab . Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH).Designed for first-time thrill-seekers and experienced enthusiasts alike, each book showcases 200 unmissable activities along with awe-inspiring photos, engaging first-hand accounts, and practical advice on how to get there, where to stay and what to eat along the way.

Vowel Clusters [ edit ] ΑΙ/αι alpha-iota as in p et; ΕΙ/ει epsilon-iota as in h e ΟΙ/οι omicron-iota as in h e ΟΥ/ου omicron-upsilon as in p ool ΑΥ/αυ alpha-upsilon when after α, the lettet υ is pronounced like β (v) as in avatar ΕΥ/ευ epsilon-upsilon when after ε, the letter υ is pronounced between β and φ (v and f). Pote;)) Useful Words [ edit ] Entrance Είσοδος (ee-so-thos) Exit Έξοδος (Exodos) No admittance Απαγορεύεται η είσοδος Emergency exit Έξοδος κινδύνου No smoking Απαγορεύεται το κάπνισμα Pull Τραβήξτε Push Σπρώξτε Toilets Τουαλέτες Condom Προφυλακτικό ( pro-fee-lak-tee-KO) Ladies Γυναικών Gentlemen Αντρών I εγώ you (informal sing. In accordance with The Post Office, the last recommended date for Christmas posting is 18th December (2nd Class) and 20th December (First class). As in Juliett Rarely encountered [ edit ] -/γχ gamma-hee like ngh in Bucki ngham -/γξ gamma-ksee γ is pronounced like Ν/ν (n). Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.This new edition will contain a photo-key section illustrating signs and other practical and useful information. Pronounced like an H/h but with the tongue touching the palate as in hydro Ψ/ψ psee (ψι) as in li ps Consonant Clusters [ edit ] Γκ/γκ gamma-kappa Pronounced like the English G. Many Greek words have been borrowed into other languages, so you will find a lot of these words familiar, such as τραύμα ( trauma, "injury") and σοφία ( sofia "wisdοm, knowledge").