Learning Greek.

Lucy Thomas | 22:58 Fri 01st Feb 2008 | ChatterBank

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I'm currently learning Greek and have a problem. In the lessons I'm using, the word for man is spelt ο άνδρας.

However, I downloaded some grammar notes from the internet and was surprised to see that they spelt the word for man ο άντρας.

Is this an alternative spelling or is the second one wrong as the pronunciation in each case is slightly different.

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dot.hawkes

It is a regional thing and purely down to dialect, i would not over worry as they are both acceptable and both would indicate that you have a grasp of the language.

Redbel

Sorry Lucy, can't help I'm afraid......it's all greek to me... :s

whiffey

Very interesting, your mastery of alternative fonts, but asking your question here in monkey land is not going to get much more than peanuts and gibbon droppings.

Lucy Thomas

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Do you speak Greek Dot?

whiffey

I speak Greek, give me a call, spothos

dot.hawkes

I do indeed, 'Stavros' being my favourite word

Lucy Thomas

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No, seriously. Do you?

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