Another Greek word for #weirdwordsWednesday . Οίκος is the Ancient Greek word for home. The modern word is σπίτι (spiti- gives us hospitality). The ancient root can be found in modern Greek words like οικονομία (economy), οικολογία (ecology), and οικογένεια (family, or the generation of the house). Oh, and the yogurt company as well (no clue why…). #weirdwords #mybigfatgreekwedding #kimono @CBee
I haven‘t been doing as much reading lately. So, for this week‘s #weirdwords, I‘m going to dip into my Greek language class again, since it‘s taking up most of my brain space anyway. The word on my mind is περίπτερο which is the word for kiosk. What‘s interesting is it‘s an architectural word that has been in use since antiquity and can describe the Parthenon, an open building surrounded by columns. #weirdwordWednesdays @CBee
I‘ve been really enjoying my venture into learning Greek, even though I get overwhelmed at least once per day. So, for today‘s #weirdwordWednesday, I thought I‘d share another Greek root. Ναύτης is the Greek word for sailor, which can be seen in αστροναύτης, or astronaut, a sailor of the stars! When I heard that, I had to smile. It‘s such a beautiful idea contained in a word I never really thought about before. ☺️ I love it! #weirdwords @CBee
My trip to Greece last summer as a chaperone for a study abroad inspired me to learn Greek. This week I‘m finally digging in with the beginning of an online course. I had language classes in high school/college but I never seriously set my mind to them. I‘m determined to learn now. My word for #weirdwordsWednesday is φιλμ, or film, mainly because it‘s pronounced the same in both languages and I‘m grateful some words are gimmes. @CBee
This little known #classic of #moderngreek #literature from the thirties is a fabulous read. #Love, betrayal, cultural conflict when a young French woman follows her lover, a sea captain to his island home #Syros. The portrayal of the woman draws heavily on #Freud. She is a forerunner to #Durrell's unforgettable #Justine. The lush descriptions also remind me of Durrell. Brilliantly translated. An unusual read
