Expertlatin
- What is the Greek equivalent of rip?
- What does Kaloriziko mean?
- What is rest in peace in Greek Cypriot?
- What is peace in ancient Greek?
- What is Memento Mori in Greek?
- What do Greeks say at a funeral?
- What is poli kala in Greek?
- What is Kala Stefana in Greek?
- What is Endaxi?
- What is the proper way to say rest in peace?
- What does Styx mean in Greek?
- Is there a Greek god of tears?
- What is a Greek funeral called?
- What is the Latin word for rip?
- What does Charon mean in Greek?
- What is Charon Greek?
- Who is Acheron?
What is the Greek equivalent of rip?
RIP [abbreviation]
αναπαύσου εν ειρήνη [ex.]
What does Kaloriziko mean?
In cases like this, Greeks say Καλορίζικο (kaloriziko). A compound word formed by the words kalos=good and riziko=fortune, destiny and meant to express hope for good fortune, luck and health.
What is rest in peace in Greek Cypriot?
Greek Translation. αναπαύσου εν ειρήνη
What is peace in ancient Greek?
The Greek word Eirene, which originally only signified a 'state of peace', developed the related meaning of 'peace agreement' at the beginning of the 4th century BC. This was a consequence of a change in attitudes to war and peace more generally.
What is Memento Mori in Greek?
The Greek inscription reads 'Know thyself', meaning know that you are mortal. The phrase memento mori is Latin and literally translates as 'remember that you will die'.
What do Greeks say at a funeral?
Zoi se sas (ζωή σε σας): meaning “life to you,” this is said to the bereaved by those outside the family. Silipitiria (συλλυπητήρια): this means “condolences.”
What is poli kala in Greek?
Poli kala as they say in Greek which means very nice.
What is Kala Stefana in Greek?
The mother-in-law is also tasked with bearing gifts to the bride, while the guests present wish the couple “I ora i kali” (may the wedding day come soon) or “Kala stephana” (have a good wedding ceremony).
What is Endaxi?
As it sounds so much like, “okay”, “okay” tends to be what is used by the holidaymakers – but the response is “endaxi” (pronounced “dax”) which is cypriot for “okay”……all very confusing indeed! Probably the funniest one is “thank you”: “Efharisto”.
What is the proper way to say rest in peace?
For instance, maybe you're wondering if it's appropriate to say “rest in peace” or whether you can say “rest easy” instead of “rest in peace.” There's nothing wrong with saying “rest in peace” or “rest easy.” In fact, many people find comfort in hearing those phrases after someone dies.
What does Styx mean in Greek?
Styx, in Greek mythology, one of the rivers of the underworld. The word styx literally means “shuddering” and expresses loathing of death. In Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, the gods swear by the water of the Styx as their most binding oath.
Is there a Greek god of tears?
In Greek mythology, Algea (Ancient Greek: Ἄλγεα; singular: Ἄλγος Algos) is used by Hesiod in the plural as the personification of pain, both physical and mental. They were the bringers of weeping and tears. Their Roman counterpart was Dolor.
What is a Greek funeral called?
Trisagion service
The prayers are lead by a priest in a call-and-response format. The family members and the church community attend. The first Trisagion can take place in the home of the deceased or at the funeral home.
What is the Latin word for rip?
Learned borrowing from Latin RIP (requiescat in pace) and an initialism of rest in peace.
What does Charon mean in Greek?
In Greek mythology, Charon or Kharon (/ˈkɛərɒn, -ən/; Ancient Greek: Χάρων) is a psychopomp, the ferryman of Hades, the Greek underworld. He carries the souls of those who have been given funeral rites across the rivers Acheron and Styx, which separate the worlds of the living and the dead.
What is Charon Greek?
Charon, in Greek mythology, the son of Erebus and Nyx (Night), whose duty it was to ferry over the Rivers Styx and Acheron those souls of the deceased who had received the rites of burial. In payment he received the coin that was placed in the mouth of the corpse.
Who is Acheron?
AKHERON (Acheron) was the god of the underworld river and lake of pain. The daimon Kharon (Charon) ferried the souls of the dead across its dark waters in his skiff.
