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 …
Category: Language
14 EASY & Practical Greek Words For Your Greece Vacation
I hope these words enrich your vacation!
What I’ve Learned After 1 Year of Modern Greek Language Lessons
10 life lessons I’ve learned along the way…
How to Pronounce Greek Food & Drinks: Gyro, Retsina & More
Never say “spanakopita” or “gyro” wrong again!
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.
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.