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Word 'Greek' in Other Languages
- Greek in Assamese অসমীয়া
- Greek in Bengali বাংলা
- Greek in Bodo बड़ो
- Greek in Dogri डोगरी
- Greek in English
- Greek in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- Greek in Hindi हिन्दी
- Greek in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- Greek in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- Greek in Konkani कोंकणी
- Greek in Maithili মৈথিলী
- Greek in Malayalam മലയാളം
- Greek in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- Greek in Marathi मराठी
- Greek in Nepali नेपाली
- Greek in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- Greek in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- Greek in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- Greek in Santali
- Greek in Sindhi سنڌي
- Greek in Tamil தமிழ்
- Greek in Telugu తెలుగు
- Greek in Urdu اُردُو
Greek
Part of Speech
Noun, Adjective
Pronunciation
/ɡriːk/
Definitions
- (Noun) A native or inhabitant of Greece.
- (Noun) The language of Greece, belonging to the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family.
- (Adjective) Relating to Greece, its people, or its language.
Usage Examples
- She is fluent in Greek and English.
- The ancient Greek philosophers greatly influenced Western thought.
Etymology
Derived from Latin "Graecus," which comes from the Greek "Γραικός" (Graikós), meaning an ancient tribe of Greece.
Synonyms
- Hellenic (for language and culture)
- Grecian (poetic or literary usage)
Antonyms
- Non-Greek
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | griego | ˈɡɾje.ɣo |
| French | grec | ɡʁɛk |
| German | Griechisch | ˈɡʁiːçɪʃ |
| Hindi | यूनानी (Yunani) | juː.naː.ni |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 希腊人 (Xīlàrén) | ɕî lâ ʐən |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
In American English, "Greek" is pronounced as /ɡriːk/, while in some British accents, the vowel may be slightly different.
Historical Usage
The term "Greek" has been used historically to refer to the people and language of Greece since ancient times.
Cultural Nuances
Greek culture is rich in history, contributing to philosophy, arts, and politics. In English, "It's all Greek to me" means something is incomprehensible.
More Information
Greek civilization has been a cornerstone of Western culture, influencing democracy, architecture, and literature.