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Greek Etymology – Why we chose the name „Omilo“ ?

Greek etymology, is something we often use in our Greek lessons.
But this time, we will use it to explain you a bit more about why we chose the name „omilo“ or “ ομιλώ“.
„Omilo Greek Language and Culture“ was founded in 1996, so we are around for many years 🙂 Even longer than „google“ ! 🙂

And …in case you were wondering…

“Omilo” or „ομιλώ¨,  actually is a verb and means “I speak”!

Because at Omilo, we really try to focus on „speaking Greek“!

If you already know some Greek, then you now might wonder: Why “omilo“ (ομιλώ) and not “milao” (μιλάω)?
Well, both verbs mean „I speak“, but the latter is more used in the everyday Greek language, so you will hear it more.

Careful; when you pronounce „omilo“, make sure you stress the LAST O, since also there is the stress in the verb; ομιλώ

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How To Ask For Something In Greek – Two Useful Verbs | Omilo

How To Ask For Something In Greek ? There are two verbs you can use!
For any Greek language learner, memorizing verbs and learning to conjugate them correctly, is one of the first things you need, in order to make a correct Greek sentence. 

The two Greek verbs that many Beginners and even Intermediate students find quite confusing are ‘ρωτάω‘ and ‘ζητάω’. The main obvious cause of this confusion is that both verbs mean „to ask“ in English. However, in Greek, there is a difference in „asking“!

Here we explain how to use both verbs, and help you understand when to use which one and how to conjugate them.

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Greek Songs Which Became International Hits | Omilo

Greek songs which also became international hits, are more than you might think! However, few people today realize that some classic songs were actually written by Greek composers,
When you regularly visit, you definitely have understood that  music  plays a very important role in the life of Greeks. In joy and sorrow, Greeks sing. And the truth is that they have the opportunity to choose among several categories of songs, in order to express every time their feelings: there are plenty of folk songs, rebetika, laika, entexna  as well as rock and pop songs.

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A Crossword related to Greek Mythology

A crossword related to Greek Mythology is another way to learn Greek.  Learning Greek is a hobby for life, so from time to time you have to find fun and new ways of learning to keep yourself motivated.

So, if you reached an advanced level in the Greek language, you might also try a crosswords and get excited about ancient Greek mythology!
Although the exercise is made for advanced students in Greek, even if you are not at that level yet, you can still give it a try, or just read the Greek myth in English. Weiterlesen

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Winter in Greece

Winter in Greece is never boring, and for those who thought that Greece is only a summer country, you couldn’t be more wrong :-).  Due to its varied nature and culture, Greece has to offer something in any season!
The end of 2022 and beginning of 2023 was a sunny and warm period, but we expect any moment the winter to start…
Better be prepared, and get your warm cloths ready…or start planning your winter trip to Greece!

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The Vasilopita-The Greek New Year Cake

The Vasilopita is a nice Greek Tradition . Baking the “vasilopita”, a special cake for the New Year, will make sure to start things off right! When cutting the cake into slices on New Year’s Day, Greeks will name each slice as they cut it, after everyone in the family and friends. Usually, also a coin is hidden in the bottom of the cake. Whoever is lucky enough to get the coin in their slice is considered especially blessed in the coming year! So maybe a nice Greek tradition to also try it with your family and friends back home?

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Greek Traditional Christmas Cookies – Melomakarona

Greek Traditional Christmas Cookies, are very popular and baked at most households in Greece.
During the month of December Greeks are looking forward to buy, bake, eat or treat the typical Christmas sweets.
One of the typical Christmas cookies you can find in every bakery, patisserie or household, are the “melomakarona”.


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Autumn in Greece

Autumn in Greece is full of surprises! Even though summer is probably the most popular season in Greece, for Greeks and non-Greeks, also autumn and winter have much more to offer than you might think! Since the Tourist Industry focuses on Greece as a typical country for summer holidays, not everyone knows that Greece is more than only beaches and sea.  Here an introduction to different aspects of the beautiful Greek autumn.

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Greek Vocabulary With A Song By Rena Morfi

Building your Greek vocabulary with a Greek song, while listening to Greek music, is fun.
Below you can read the lyrics and listen to a very nice and popular Greek song by Rena Morfi.  

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The Greek “Happy Fools’ Day“ on April 1st

The Greek “Happy Fools’ Day“ on April 1st is traditionally established as the day that we fool the others or tell jokes. On April 1st, you can also use the Greek wish   “Καλή Πρωταπριλιά !” (Kali protaprilia) = Happy Fools’ Day!
The only difference is that in Greek you actually say “Happy First of April”!

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