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The Meaning of Kalo Mina – “Have A Good Month” in Greek

On the first day of every month, my mom texts me: Kalo Mina (Καλό μήνα).  It doesn’t matter if we talked on the phone the day before or haven’t texted in over a week, I get that text… followed by an emoji or two (or ten). What does Kalo Mina mean?  Kalo Mina (pronounced kal-OH …

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14 EASY & Practical Greek Words For Your Greece Vacation

I hope these words enrich your vacation!

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What I’ve Learned After 1 Year of Modern Greek Language Lessons

10 life lessons I’ve learned along the way…

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How to Pronounce Greek Food & Drinks: Gyro, Retsina & More

Never say “spanakopita” or “gyro” wrong again!

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Lovely Greek Words That’ll Remind You Of The Beauty of Language

Opa! Yamas! Halara! There are so many Greek words to admire. Here are a handful of the many Greek words that have an extra special place in my heart.

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Siga Siga: What’s the meaning of the Greek phrase and how to embrace it

Siga Siga, pronounced see-gah, see-gah, translates into “slowly slowly.” It’s a way to signal someone to slow down. Walk instead of run. Sip instead of chug. Linger instead of hurry.

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