Language/Modern-greek-1453/Vocabulary/Hobbies-and-interests
As a Modern Greek (1453-) language teacher, I am always excited to talk about hobbies and interests with my students. Hobbies and interests are usually things that people love to do in their free time and can bring a lot of joy and relaxation into one's life. In this lesson, we will learn some basic vocabulary related to hobbies and interests in the Greek language.
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Leisure Activities[edit | edit source]
Here are some common leisure activities and hobbies:
| Modern Greek (1453-) | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| άθληση | áthlisi | sport |
| αγώνας | agónas | competition |
| κολύμπι | kolýmpi | swimming |
| ψάρεμα | psárema | fishing |
| πεζοπορία | pezoporía | hiking |
| ποδηλασία | podilasía | cycling |
| γυμναστική | gymnastikí | gymnastics |
| χορός | chorós | dancing |
| ζωγραφική | zografikí | painting |
| μουσική | mousikí | music |
- Μου αρέσει να πηγαίνω στην παραλία και να κολυμπάω. (mou arèssi na pigèno stin paralía kai na kolymbáo.) - I love going to the beach and swimming.
- Ο αδελφός μου ασχολείται με την πεζοπορία. (O adelfós mou ascholíteitai me tin pezoporía.) - My brother is into hiking.
Musical Instruments[edit | edit source]
Music is an important part of Greek culture. A lot of Greeks enjoy playing musical instruments throughout their lives. Here are some instruments and related vocabulary:
| Modern Greek (1453-) | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| το πιάνο | to piáno | piano |
| η κιθάρα | i kithára | guitar |
| το βιολί | to violí | violin |
| το τύμπανο | to tímbano | drum |
| η φλογέρα | i floyéra | flute |
| η τρομπέτα | i trompéta | trumpet |
| το σαξόφωνο | to saxófono | saxophone |
| το ακορντεόν | to akordeón | accordion |
| το μπουζούκι | to bouzoúki | bouzouki |
- Παίζω πιάνο από μικρή ηλικία. (Paízo to piáno apó mikrí ilikía.) - I have been playing the piano since I was young.
- Ο αδελφός μου μαθαίνει να παίζει μπουζούκι. (O adelfós mou mathaínei na paízei bouzoúki.) - My brother is learning how to play the bouzouki.
Sports[edit | edit source]
Sports are a popular pastime in Greece, especially during the summer. Here are some sports-related words and phrases:
| Modern Greek (1453-) | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| το ποδόσφαιρο | to podósfairo | soccer/football |
| η μπάσκετ | i básket | basketball |
| ο αγώνας | o agónas | game/match |
| οι θεατές | oi theatés | spectators |
| η ομάδα | i omáda | team |
| ο τερματοφύλακας | o termeatofílakas | goalkeeper |
| ο διαιτητής | o diaititís | referee |
| το γήπεδο | to gípedo | pitch/stadium |
| ο στίβος | o stívοs | track and field |
- Το αγαπημένο μου σπορ είναι το ποδόσφαιρο. (To agapiméno mou spor eínai to podósfairo.) - My favorite sport is soccer.
- Ο δικός μου ρόλος στην ομάδα, είναι να παίζω τερματοφύλακας. (O dikós mou rólos stin omáda eínai na paízo san termeatofílakas.) - My role in the team is to play as a goalkeeper.
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