Language/Modern-greek-1453/Vocabulary/Education-and-careers
As a language teacher for Modern Greek (1453-) for 20 years, I've noticed that one of the best ways to learn a language is by incorporating vocabulary related to topics that interest you. This lesson will focus on Modern Greek (1453-) vocabulary related to education and careers.
After mastering this lesson, these related pages might interest you: Telling Time & Introductions and greetings in Greek 2.
Education[edit | edit source]
Here are some of the most common vocabulary related to education in Modern Greek (1453-):
Modern Greek (1453-) | Pronunciation | English |
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Σχολείο | skholio | School |
Πανεπιστήμιο | panepistimio | University |
Καθηγητής | kathigitis | Professor |
Μαθητής | mathitis | Student |
Μάθημα | mathima | Lesson |
Πτυχίο | ptychio | Degree |
Μεταπτυχιακό | metaptychiako | Postgraduate |
Διδακτορικό | didaktorikó | Doctorate- Ph.D |
- Έχω ένα μάθημα σήμερα. (Eho ena mathima simera) - I have a lesson today.
- Ο καθηγητής είναι πολύ αυστηρός. (O kathigitis einai poly austiros) - The professor is very strict.
Careers[edit | edit source]
Here are some career-related vocabulary words and phrases in Modern Greek (1453-):
Modern Greek (1453-) | Pronunciation | English |
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Εργασία | ergasia | Work |
Εργαζόμενος | ergazomenos | Employee |
Άνεργος | anergon | Unemployed person |
Ένταση εργασίας | entasi ergasias | Workload |
Καριέρα | kariera | Career |
Μισθός | misthos | Salary |
Προδιαγραφές | prodiagrafes | Job requirements |
- Είμαι άνεργος. (Eimai anergos) - I am unemployed.
- Ο μισθός μου είναι πολύ χαμηλός. (O misthos mou einai poly hamilos) - My salary is very low.
Expressions and Idioms[edit | edit source]
Like any other language, Modern Greek (1453-) has some job-related expressions and idioms that are unique to the language:
- Ήρθε η ώρα να πάω στη δουλειά. (Irthe i ora na pao sti douleia) - It's time to go to work.
- Αυτό το παιδί έχει μέλλον στο χώρο εργασίας. (Afto to paidi ehei mellon ston choro ergasias) - This child has a future in the workplace.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Learning vocabulary related to education and careers is an essential part of mastering a language. With these words and phrases, you can talk about your education, career, and job aspirations. Keep practicing and expanding your vocabulary to become proficient in Modern Greek (1453-).
Sources[edit | edit source]
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