PIMGRK2 - LESSON 14 Flashcards
(have a - ) good trip
Καλό ταξίδι.
When are you going (leaving) on holiday?
I’m going on holiday in January or in February.
Πότε φεύγετε για διακοπές;
Φεύγω για διακοπές τον Ιανουάριο ή το Φεβρουάριο.
And you, when are you going on holiday?
Tonight. I’m going to Cyprus.
Και εσείς πότε φεύγετε για διακοπές;
Απόψε. Πάω στην Κύπρο.
Really? You’re leaving tonight?
Too bad, Thursday evening there’s a concert.
Αλήθεια; Φεύγετε απόψε;
Κρίμα, Πέμπτη το Βράδυ έχει μια συναυλία.
In that case, have a good trip, but it’s a shame about the concert.
Τότε, καλό ταξίδι, αλλά είναι κρίμα για τη συναυλία.
There’s no concert on Thursday but there’s a good film.
Δεν έχει συναυλία την Πέμπτη αλλά έχει ένα καλό έργο.
If there is a good movie, maybe we can go to the movies after your trip.
Yes, OK.
Αν έχει ένα καλό έργο, ίσως μπορούμε να πάμε σινεμά μετά το ταξίδι σας.
Ναι, εντάξει.
Let’s go after my trip.
Πάμε μετά το ταξίδι μου.
ταξίδι is a neuter word
Have a good trip.
I’m not leaving yet.
Καλό ταξίδι.
Δεν φεύγω ακόμη.
Both “ακόμη” and “ακόμα” are correct forms in Modern Greek, and they are often used interchangeably. The choice between them is a matter of preference or regional variations. Both versions convey the same meaning of “yet” or “still” in English. So, whether you say “Δεν φεύγω ακόμη” or “Δεν φεύγω ακόμα,” your sentence remains grammatically correct, and both versions are widely accepted.
Do you have time for a coffee?
When, after work?
Έχετε καιρό για έναν καφέ;
Πότε, μετά τη δουλειά;
I’m leaving tonight.
Φεύγω απόψε.
Do you have time now?
Έχετε καιρό τώρα;
I don’t have a lot of work at the moment.
Δεν έχω πολλή δουλειά αυτή τη στιγμή.
What is her name?
Maria Stephanou
Πως την λένε?
Μαρία Στεφάνου
ChatGPT says:
the sentence “Πως τη λένε;” is also grammatically correct in Modern Greek. The difference between “την λένε;” and “τη λένε;” lies in the use of the definite article. Both forms are commonly used, and either one is acceptable. The pronunciation you mentioned is also correct and reflects a variation in everyday speech. So, feel free to use either “Πως την λένε;” or “Πως τη λένε;” to ask about someone’s name.
What type of coffee do you want?
(What coffee do you want?)
Τι καφέ θέλετε;
an expresso
a cappuccino
a macchiato
εσπρέσο
καπουτσίνο
μακιάτο
some coffee vocabulary here: https://bit.ly/3SDxZPl
Italian coffee explained to Greek speakers: https://bit.ly/49giHX5
How do you call a waiter?
Παρακαλώ!
You take milk, don’t you?
No milk, but a little sugar.
Βάζετε γάλα, έτσι δεν είναι;
Όχι γάλα, αλλά λίγη ζάχαρη.
I take a little sugar.
Βάζω λίγη ζάχαρη.
You’re going to Boston, aren’t you?
Yes, in January or February.
Πάτε στη Βοστώνη, έτσι δεν είναι;
Ναι, τον Ιανουάριο ή το Φεβρουάριο.
Do you like to travel?
For holidays, yes.
Σας αρέσει να ταξιδεύετε; (formal)
Σου αρέσει να ταξιδεύεις? (informal)
Για διακοπές, ναι.
There’s a good film at nine.
I’m sorry, I can’t.
‘Εχει ένα καλό έργο στις εννέα.
Συγγνώμη, δεν μπορώ.
the word ‘έργο’ is neuter gender
He hasn’t come yet.
Δεν έχει έρθει ακόμη.
Do you take sugar?
No, I don’t take sugar.
Βάζετε ζάχαρη;
Όχι, δεν βάζω ζάχαρη.
He hasn’t come yet.
Δεν έχει έρθει ακόμη.
ChatGPT says:
The verb tense in the sentence “Δεν έχει έρθει ακόμη” is in the Present Perfect tense in Greek.
Let’s break down the verb tense “έχει έρθει”:
“Έχει” is the third person singular form of the verb “έχω” (to have) in the present tense, which translates to “has.”
“Έρθει” is the past participle form of the verb “έρχομαι” (to come).
The past participle in Greek is formed by adding the suffix “-ει” to the stem of the verb.
Putting them together:
“Έχει έρθει” translates to “has come.”
Now, let’s analyze the structure and logic behind the tense:
Present Perfect tense in Greek is formed by combining the present tense of the verb “έχω” (to have) with the past participle of the main verb.
In this sentence, “έχει” (has) indicates the present tense of the auxiliary verb “έχω” (to have), and “έρθει” (come) is the past participle of the main verb “έρχομαι” (to come).
The use of the Present Perfect tense in Greek indicates an action that started in the past (the action of coming) and has relevance to the present moment. In this case, it implies that the action of coming has not occurred yet up to the present moment, hence the negation “Δεν” (not).
The addition of “ακόμη” (yet, still) further emphasizes the ongoing nature of the action, suggesting that the person or thing being referred to hasn’t arrived or come yet, but there is a possibility or expectation that they might come in the future.
Do you know Alexis well?
Ξέρετε καλά τον Αλέξη.
We saw a good film.
Είδαμε ένα καλό έργο.
‘έργο’ is neuter gender.
So far, I have been using the word ‘ταινία’ because I couldn’t find the word for cinema that Pimsleur uses.
ταινία is a correct name for film, but Pimsleur uses ‘έργο’, so that’s the term I’ll use henceforth.
I have now found how the word is spelled: έργο
We saw a good film: Είδαμε ένα καλό έργο.
έργο:
(θέατρ.) play
(σινεμά) film
(μουσ. αριθμημένη σύνθεση) opus
Bard, Google’s Ai, says:
* Use “ταινία” for most everyday conversation and for referring to films in general.
* Use “έργο” in formal contexts, for discussions about filmmaking as an art form, or for specific types of films like art films and classics.
Do you want the coffee?
Is it hot?
Your (female) colleague says: No, now it’s cold.
(translate the last line as is, in its entirety.)
Θέλετε τον καφέ;
Είναι ζεστός?
Η συνάδελφός σας λέει: Όχι, τώρα είναι κρύος.
