Language/Modern-greek-1453/Vocabulary/Technology-and-media
In the previous lesson, we learned about Greek customs and traditions, including major holidays and celebrations. We also explored Greek cuisine and the different types of traditional Greek dishes. In this lesson, we will focus on vocabulary related to technology and media in Modern Greek (1453-). As technology continues to advance and media plays a significant role in our lives, it is essential to acquire the necessary vocabulary to navigate these aspects of modern society. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to discuss technology and media topics confidently in Greek.
Computers and Internet[edit | edit source]
Modern technology has revolutionized the way we live, work, and communicate. Let's start by learning some essential vocabulary related to computers and the Internet:
Computers[edit | edit source]
- υπολογιστής (ipologistis) - computer
- οθόνη (othóni) - monitor
- πληκτρολόγιο (pliktrologio) - keyboard
- ποντίκι (pontíki) - mouse
- εκτυπωτής (ektipotís) - printer
- ηχεία (icheía) - speakers
Internet[edit | edit source]
- διαδίκτυο (diadíktyo) - internet
- ιστοσελίδα (istoselída) - website
- ηλεκτρονικό ταχυδρομείο (ilektronikó tachidromeío) - email
- κοινωνικά δίκτυα (kinoniká díktia) - social media
- λήψη (lípsi) - download
- ανέβασμα (anévasma) - upload
Electronics[edit | edit source]
Electronics play a significant role in our daily lives. Let's explore some key vocabulary related to electronics:
Devices[edit | edit source]
- τηλεόραση (tileórazi) - television
- ραδιόφωνο (radiófono) - radio
- κινητό τηλέφωνο (kinetó tiléfono) - mobile phone
- τάμπλετ (támplet) - tablet
- φωτογραφική μηχανή (fotografikí michaní) - camera
- ακουστικά (akoustiká) - headphones
Household Appliances[edit | edit source]
- ψυγείο (psigío) - refrigerator
- πλυντήριο (plintírio) - washing machine
- στεγνωτήριο (stegnotírio) - dryer
- φούρνος (foúrnos) - oven
- καφετιέρα (kafetiéra) - coffee maker
- σίδερο (sídero) - iron
Media[edit | edit source]
Media plays a crucial role in disseminating information and entertainment. Let's learn some vocabulary related to different forms of media:
Television[edit | edit source]
- τηλεόραση (tileórazi) - television
- τηλεοπτικός σταθμός (tileoptikós stathmós) - TV channel
- τηλεοπτική σειρά (tileoptikí seirá) - TV series
- ειδήσεις (eidíseis) - news
- κινούμενα σχέδια (kinoúmena schédia) - cartoons
- ριάλιτι (riáliti) - reality show
Radio[edit | edit source]
- ραδιόφωνο (radiófono) - radio
- ραδιοφωνικός σταθμός (radiofonikós stathmós) - radio station
- εκπομπή (ekpombí) - radio show
- μουσική (mousikí) - music
- καιρός (kairós) - weather
- ειδήσεις (eidíseis) - news
Newspapers and Magazines[edit | edit source]
- εφημερίδα (efimerída) - newspaper
- περιοδικό (periodikó) - magazine
- άρθρο (árthro) - article
- κεφάλαιο (kefáleo) - chapter
- αφιέρωμα (afiéroma) - feature
- συνέντευξη (sinéntevxi) - interview
Books[edit | edit source]
- βιβλίο (vivlío) - book
- συγγραφέας (singraféas) - author
- κεφάλαιο (kefáleo) - chapter
- περίληψη (perílipsi) - summary
- ευρετήριο (evretírio) - index
- εικονογραφημένο (ikonografiméno) - illustrated
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Congratulations! You have learned valuable vocabulary related to technology and media in Modern Greek (1453-). Computers, the Internet, electronics, and various forms of media are an integral part of our lives. Now you can confidently discuss these topics in Greek. In the next lesson, we will continue to expand our vocabulary and explore new grammar concepts.
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Law and justice
- Beach
- Education and careers
- Greetings and introductions
- Kitchen
- Clothes
- Countries of South America and Capitals
- Theater
- The 100 most common words in Greek
- The 5 Senses