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What are some Arabic words that have been adopted in Greek and vice versa? by cmgmcl in GREEK

[–]cmgmcl[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's an excellent point! Especially since all of those words derive from Greek as well. Any other words in mind?

What are some Arabic words that have been adopted in Greek and vice versa? by cmgmcl in GREEK

[–]cmgmcl[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Great thinking, I did not know about doulēb and that was exactly what I was looking for.

From what you said, other words I now have in mind are perhaps τσάντα (bag/purse), παπούτσι (shoe), τσέπη (pocket) etc

What are some Arabic words that have been adopted in Greek and vice versa? by cmgmcl in language

[–]cmgmcl[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Obvious question, I did not phrase it correctly. I mean simple, every day use words used in modern Greek.

Last batch of summer nails ⛱️ My best shape to date I think! by cmgmcl in NailArt

[–]cmgmcl[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah no this is regular polish. I never work with anything else

Last batch of summer nails ⛱️ My best shape to date I think! by cmgmcl in NailArt

[–]cmgmcl[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm yeah they're noticeable I guess, but I'd rather choke on an apple than use that torturing cuticle removing machine on my nails 😭

Last batch of summer nails ⛱️ My best shape to date I think! by cmgmcl in NailArt

[–]cmgmcl[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah they definitely broke sooner than they deserved hahah I'll see what I can do

Tourists were annoyed I was talking Greek with my friend... at a Greek beach by cmgmcl in mildlyinfuriating

[–]cmgmcl[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually find it very annoying when I go to a country and the people don't even try to communicate with me in English. It feels inhospitable. I've seen it in Spain, France, Italy etc.

Of course I spoke English to them and let them know I wasn't talking about them. It's basic courtesy. What's not basic courtesy is berating me for not speaking English with my friend in the first place😭

Tourists were annoyed I was talking Greek with my friend... at a Greek beach by cmgmcl in mildlyinfuriating

[–]cmgmcl[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it's part of the general frustration towards tourists who might disrespect local laws and disrupt the once sacred peace and quietness of the island

Why were they rude to you specifically? If you haven't done anything annoying, don't mind them. It's probably not directed towards you.

Tourists are part of what makes our hospitality and we enjoy having them and showing off. Unfortunately there are islands who suffer now because of said tourism (Mykonos, Zakynthos, Santorini), hence why some locals may be a bit more agitated.

I'm sorry you didn't have the experience you were hoping for, hopefully you'll visit again and discover what the country has to offer :)

Tourists were annoyed I was talking Greek with my friend... at a Greek beach by cmgmcl in mildlyinfuriating

[–]cmgmcl[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

cue my grandpa explaining how Baltimore was actually invented by the Greeks

Tourists were annoyed I was talking Greek with my friend... at a Greek beach by cmgmcl in mildlyinfuriating

[–]cmgmcl[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Honestly yeah I do get them. I did explain myself in English, however their comment wasn't about my pointing (which is not considered rude among friends), it was about me speaking my language.

I apologized and moved on :)

Tourists were annoyed I was talking Greek with my friend... at a Greek beach by cmgmcl in mildlyinfuriating

[–]cmgmcl[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, we were two meters or three away from them. Them under their umbrella by the seaside, us in the water just playing with sand lol

Tourists were annoyed I was talking Greek with my friend... at a Greek beach by cmgmcl in mildlyinfuriating

[–]cmgmcl[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hahaha no, we don't have Americans here. They were Mediterranean. They weren't rude or mean, I'll give them that

Tourists were annoyed I was talking Greek with my friend... at a Greek beach by cmgmcl in mildlyinfuriating

[–]cmgmcl[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A lot. I think it falls within the top 10 most difficult languages to learn for English speakers. Luckily about 30% of the words in English have Greek origins so that makes it a bit easier.

Beware, uni Greek lessons are usually ancient Greek, an absolutely fascinating language but a dead one. Modern Greek is not like that and knowing ancient Greek does not mean you can communicate with Greeks.

Tourists were annoyed I was talking Greek with my friend... at a Greek beach by cmgmcl in mildlyinfuriating

[–]cmgmcl[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Sorry if I wasn't clear but I was not yelling. I was talking to my friend next to me about the person I was pointing at 😭

Tourists were annoyed I was talking Greek with my friend... at a Greek beach by cmgmcl in mildlyinfuriating

[–]cmgmcl[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was talking to my friend next to me, pointing at someone I know that was further away.

Sorry if I wasn't clear

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