Chapter 1: Greek Vowels, Diphthongs, and Breathing Marks Flashcards
(18 cards)
1
Q
List all the Koine Greek vowels
A
α,ε,η,ι,ο,υ,ω
Alpha, Epsilon, Eta, Iota, Omicron, Upsilon, Omega
2
Q
ει
A
freight
3
Q
αι
A
aisle
4
Q
υι
A
suite
5
Q
οι
A
oil
6
Q
ου
A
soup
7
Q
ευ
A
feud
8
Q
αυ
A
kraut
9
Q
αϊ
A
ah-ee
The Diareses Mark means that both letters are pronounced individually.
10
Q
ωϋ
A
oh-oo
The Diareses Mark means that both letters are pronounced individually.
11
Q
What can ε (epsilon) lengthen to?
A
η (eta)
12
Q
What can ο (omicron) lengthen to?
A
ω (omega)
13
Q
What can α (alpha) lengthen to?
A
η (eta)
14
Q
Pronounce the Following: ἐκκλησία
A
eh-klays-seé-ah
Meaning, “congregation”, “assembly” or “church”
15
Q
Pronounce the Following: ἡμέρα
A
hey-mér-ah
Meaning “day”
16
Q
Pronounce the Following: ἁμαρτία
A
hah-mar-teé-ah
Meaning “sin”
17
Q
Pronounce the following: ἀγάπη
A
ah-gáp-ay
Meaning, “love”
18
Q
Which Vowels can be both long and short?
A
α, ι, and υ
