Expertlatin
- What is the ancient Greek motto?
- What is the Greek word for Proverbs?
- What is Greek proverbs about patience?
- What does ἢ τὰν ἢ ἐπὶ τᾶσ mean?
- What is the Greek proverb about happiness?
- What does opa mean in Greek?
- How do Greeks say cheers?
- Are proverbs Septuagint?
- What does ἢ τὰν ἢ ἐπὶ τᾶσ mean?
- What do Greeks say when happy?
- What is a common Greek greeting?
- What is a very powerful quote?
What is the ancient Greek motto?
Eleftheria i thanatos (Greek: Ελευθερία ή θάνατος, IPA: [elefθeˈri.a i ˈθanatos]; 'Freedom or Death') is the motto of Greece.
What is the Greek word for Proverbs?
Every culture and language has a collection of wise sayings that gives advice about how to live your life. These are the so-called proverbs. In Greek, they are called: οι παροιμίες.
What is Greek proverbs about patience?
Quote by Greek Proverb: “One minute of patience, ten years of peace”
What does ἢ τὰν ἢ ἐπὶ τᾶσ mean?
ἢ τὰν ἢ ἐπὶ τᾶς (pronounced Ḕ tā̀n ḕ epì tâs) is Greek. It means:"Either with it your shield, or on it" Meaning "either you will win the battle, or you will die and then be carried back home on your shield".
What is the Greek proverb about happiness?
"Happiness depends upon ourselves" — Aristotle, alive in Ancient Greece around 300 BC.
What does opa mean in Greek?
It (OPA) literally means “to jump” and it's used in many ways to say “bravo”, “WoW”, “all right” or in today's lingo, “You Go”! When a Greek says OPA, they are usually dispensing complements, admiring your zest for life, your dancing or drinking prowess or showing their admiration of a performance.
How do Greeks say cheers?
To say cheers in Greek, you say " Yamas" which is short for "Stin Yeia Mas" which means to our health. Cheers!
Are proverbs Septuagint?
The Septuagint of Proverbs represents translation with certain unique features. Many textual phenom- ena that occur only occasionally in other books are well attested in Proverbs.
What does ἢ τὰν ἢ ἐπὶ τᾶσ mean?
ἢ τὰν ἢ ἐπὶ τᾶς (pronounced Ḕ tā̀n ḕ epì tâs) is Greek. It means:"Either with it your shield, or on it" Meaning "either you will win the battle, or you will die and then be carried back home on your shield".
What do Greeks say when happy?
Hronia polla (χρόνια πολλά): meaning “many years,” as in “and many more” or “many happy returns,” it is the most common Greek wish, used at most celebrations, including birthdays, name days and holidays.
What is a common Greek greeting?
The common verbal greeting in Greece is “Yassas” (Hello) or the more informal “Yiasoo”. Address people by their appropriate title, e.g. 'Keerios' (Mr) for men and 'Keeria' (Mrs) for women.
What is a very powerful quote?
“God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” — Reinhold Niebuhr.
