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Is a subject that's really gripped the United States and has strong reactions on both sides of the spectrum. The Is there a phrase for this in Greek? Thank you...

The definition of "Cult figure" is a political figure who projects the heroic image of a glorious leader, often through unquestioning flattery and praise. Mussolini... Hitler ... is there anything similar in Greek? This may be a good time to explore this.

I don't know if I have asked this before but what do people recommend as the "best" on-line dictionary to translate from Greek to English and vice - versa? I'm looking for a good one for the computer and one for my cell phone. I'm sure that this is subjective but I'm asking this in case there...

I am looking for phrases that express the concept of "Failure of Leadership" as in this project has stalled because of a failure in leadership or this political party is suffering from a failure of leadership. Any ideas high or low register would be appreciated. Thank you

Okay - so here's another expression that I'm looking for something similar in Greek. "What am I? Chopped liver?" is used when someone feels slighted - like other people got invited to a party and they didn't. Or others were offered a drink and they weren't? I'm sure there's nothing equivalent...

This may be a difficult one. But the expression "Very civilized behavior" in English like "Very civilized solution" or "Very civilized drink" (for a drink that an upper class person might enjoy) - the only Greek equivalent that I can think of is "«Πολύ πολιτισμένο» but that doesn't seem quite...

This might be a difficult one: Is there a Greek equivalent to the "Holy Grail" as in something that everyone wants but is very hard to get? It doesn't have to be a literal translation -- but just something that conveys a similar concept. Thank you.

Could someone tell me how old the language in the "Πατερ ημών ο εν τοις ουρανοίς..." is? I thought it was 19th century but I'm being told it's much older. Thank you.

A second one in the same day if I may: Is there a word, phrase or expression in Greek that is similar to "I will not have any desert but will enjoy it vicariously through you?" or "I don't know how to water ski but will enjoy it vicariously through you." Thank you. Cosmas

Could someone please help me with the Greek word(s) for “Projectionist” as in the person who works in a movie theater and is responsible for running the projector that shows a film? I am looking for both an official maybe more technical word and a colloquial word if there is one. Thank you.

Good morning friends. The phrase that is used for "rich food" in English in the negative sense food that you would fear if you have high cholesterol - would that be "λαδερα"?

Looking for a colloquial word for "to bribe" or "bribery." I know about "δώροδοκια" but wondering if there's something more colloquial, please. Also, can anyone recommend an online dictionary of Greek synonyms and/or antonyms. Thank you.

I am looking for the best colloquial word for a farm as in a piece of property where they grow produce or graze animals. I see "αγρόκτημα" but is that the best choice? Is that how a farmer would refer to his property? I'm not talking about an "official" word like the kind you might find on a...

Can anyone tell me what the reason is for how the past tense of the following verbs seems to be so different from the original word? Βλέπω / είδα Λέω/ είπα Έχω/ είχα Έρχομαι / ήρθα

When you are addressing a monk you would say “γέροντα” right? When addressing a nun would you say “αδελφή” - right? And in Greece is there no distinction between a monastery and a convent? Anotherwords are they both called “μοναστίρια”? Thank you.

Is there a word or phrase in Greek for "Citizens Action Groups" like the kind that elected officials meet with to discuss specific topics? For example, after the elections last week, a mayor might meet with such a group to discuss a specific subject like traffic on an island. Is this customary...

If one wants to refer to any moving vehicles in general -- collectively -- like cars, motorcycles, and atv's (gourounes) you can use "αυτοκινούμενα οχήματα” but is there anything else? Thank you.

Good morning friends, There are streets on our island where motorcycle riders drive at unbelievably fast and dangerous speeds. What do we call the speed cameras that one sees deployed on the streets that photograph people that are speeding and giving them tickets? I know they exist in the...

Good morning friends. What would the Greek expression be for "Disturbing the Peace" as when a rooster crows all night or dog barks without stopping? How would one refer to it when speaking to the police? Thank you.

Good morning friends. I know I've touched on this in the other threads (Περαστικά) but I'm wondering if we could address this head on? You have a seriously ill person, maybe elderly, maybe not, that may or may not survive but it's uncertain. They're at the phase of their treatment where it...