Thanks for the comments so far, I have been away and have not been able
to check for awhile. Now for using the ( o i to), is the only used with
nouns?
Perhaps I am not open minded or not seeing something but what does o
yiorgos compared to yiorgos tell you? What does the reciever of the
sentence gain with this extra information?
Perhaps I am not open minded or not seeing something but what does o yiorgos compared to yiorgos tell you? What does the reciever of the sentence gain with this extra information?
We always use the article (here "o" is the article) with the name. We say: O Yorgos+verb, not: Yorgos+verb.
Edited by dorian
"We are Macedonians but we are Slav Macedonians.That's who we are!We have no connection to Alexander the Greek and his Macedonia�Our ancestors came here in the 5th and 6th century" Kiro Gligorov FYROM
Thanks for the comments so far, I have been away and have not been able
to check for awhile. Now for using the ( o i to), is the only used with
nouns?
Perhaps I am not open minded or not seeing something but what does o
yiorgos compared to yiorgos tell you? What does the reciever of the
sentence gain with this extra information?
Yiorgos is a masculine word. Therefore, the correct one is to say o
yiorgos (nominative). "to yiorgos" is wrong, because, in nominative
case, "to" must be followd by a neuter word.
If you want me to complicate things a bit, you can use a masculine word
after "to", but this will not be in nominative case. For example we say
"to(n) yiorgo", which is accusative case. For example, "I will go
with Nikos fo coffee" = "tha pao me to Niko yia cafe". Nikos is
masculine.
Can anyone of you confirm this similarties between Turkish and Greek language?
here is the common words we use:
Turkish - English - Greek
Adet Custom Adeti
Afaroz Excommunicate Aforismos
Aga Land owner Agas
Ahmak Idiot Ahmakis
Ahtapot Octopus Htapodi
Alan Area, ground Alana
Alarga Open sea, distant Alarga
Aman For mercy's sake Aman
Anadolu Anatolia (East in Greek) Anatoli
Ananas Pineapple Ananas
Anason Aniseed Anithos
Anfora Anchor Amphoreus
Angarya Forced labor Angaria
Aptal Stupid Abdalis
Apukurya Carnival Apokria
Arap Negro, bogyman Arapis
Arnavut Albanian Arnautis
Asik Someone in love Asikis
Atlet Athlete Athlitis
Avanak Gullible, stupid Avanakis
Ayran A drink Ariani
Baba Father Babas
Baca Chimney Batzias
Bacak Leg, leg of trousers in G. Batzaki
Bacanak Brother in law Batjanakis
Baglama A string instrument Baglamas
Bahce Garden Bahtses
Bahsis Tip Baxisi
Bakir Copper Bakiri
Bakkal Grocer Bakkalis
Baklava Baklava Baklavas
Balta Ax Baltas
Bamya Okra Bamia
Barbunya A fish Barbunia
Barut Gunpowder Baruti
Battaniye Woolen Blanket Batania
Batakci Swindler Bataxis
Bayrak Flag Bairaki
Bekar Batchelor Bekiaris
Bekri Drunk Bekris
Bela Trouble Belas
Benzin Petrol, gas Benzina
Bereket Abundance, plenty Bereket
Beton Concrete Beton
Bey Mr. Beis
Bezelye Pea Bizeli
Biber Pepper Piperi
Biftek Steak Bifteki
Bodrum Cellar, dungeon Boudroumi
Bomba Bomb Bomba
Bostan Vegetable field, garden Bostani
Bora Storm Bora
Boya Paint Bogia
Borek Pastry, pie Boureki
Bre Hi, you Vre
Budala Idiot Boudalas
Bulgur Boiled wheat Bligouri
But Thigh Bouti
Buz Ice, very cold Bouzi
Buzuki Bouzouki Bouzouki
Cacik A drink with cucumbers Tzatziki
Caka Swagger, vanity Tsaka
Cam Window pane Tzami
Cami Mosque Tzami
Cambaz Acrobat, dealer in G. Tzambazis
Cenabet Crabbed person Tzanabetis
Cep Pocket Tsepi
Cereme Fine or cost of damage Tzeremes
Cezve Coffee Pot Tzesves
Ciger Liver, lungs Tziyeri
Cimbiz Tweezers Tsimpida
Cuce Dwarf Tsutzes
Cadir Tent Tsiantiri
Cakirkeyif Slightly drunk Tsakir-kefi
Cali Thorny plant Tsiali
Calim Flexibility, show off Tsalimi
Cam Pine tree Tsami
Canak Shallow bowl Tsanaki
Canta Handbag Tsanta
Capacul Untidy Tsapatulis
Capari Weight anchor Tsapari
Capkin Seducer, coquettish Tsahpinis
Capraz Crossed Tsaprazi
Cardak Hut of dried branches Tsardaki
Carsi Market Charsi
Carik Rustic shoe Tsarouhi
Catal Fork Tsatala
Catra Patra Stumbling speech Tsatra patra
Cavus Sergeant Tsausis
Cay Tea Tsai
Celebi Pleasant man, mentor Tselebis
Cember Circle Tsemperi
Cengel Hook Tsingeli
Ciklet Chewing gum Tsikla
Ciftetelli A dance Tsiftetelli
Ciftlik Large country estate Tsifliki
Cifit Tight in money Tsifoutis
Cimento Cement Tsimento
Cinko Zinc Tsingos
Ciftlik Big farm, property Tsifliki
Cirak Apprentice Tsiraki
Cipura A fish Tsipura
Ciroz A fish Tsiros
Coban Shepherd Tsobanis
Corap Woolen sock Tsurapis
Corba soup Tsorbas
Corek Large bun Tsoureki
Cotra File fish Tsotra
Dalavere Trick, deceit Dalavere
Dalga Wave (sorrow,love in G.) Dalka
Dantel Lace Ntantella
Darbuka Drum Ntarbuka
Davul Drum Ntauli
Defne Laurel Dafni
Defter Notebook Tefteri
Demet Bouquet Demati
Dervis Dervish Dervisis
Dert Sorrow, trouble Derti
Despot Despot Despotis
Diploma Diploma Diploma
Direk Pole Ntereki
Divan Sofa Divani
Diyakos Deacon Diakos
Dogru Straight Dogrou
Domates Tomatoes Ntomates
Dolap Cupboard Ntoulapi
Dolma Stuffed leaves Ntolmas
Drahoma Dowry Trahoma
Duvar Wall Ntouvari
Dumbelek Small drum Toumbeleki
Dumen Rudder, steering wheel Timoni
Dunya World Dounya
Duzine Dozen Ntouzina
Efendi Gentleman Afendis
Eksen Axis Axonas
Enginar Artichoke Anginara
Evlek A measure of land Avlakia
Falcata Shoemaker's knife Faltseta
Fanus Lantern, lampglass Fanos
Faras Dust pan Farasi
Gargara Gargle Gargara
Gazoz Fizzy water Gazoza
Gem Horse bridle Gemi
Gemici Sailor Gemitzis
Gonder Flag pole Kontari
Goril Gorilla Gorillas
Gubre Manure, fertilizer Kopria
Gugum Jug Gumi
Gul Rose Yioulia
Guverte Deck of a ship Kouverta
Haber News Haberi
Hali Carpet, rug Hali
Halka Ring Halkas
Hamam Turkish bath Hamami
Hamal Porter Hamalis
Hancer Short sword Hatzari
Hanim Lady Hanoumi-Hanoumissa
Hap Pill Hapi
Harita Map Hartis
Haram Waste, sin Harami
Harem Harem Haremi
Harman Blend Harmani
Hatir For somebody's sake,favor Hatiri
Hava Air, mood Havas
Havyar Caviar Haviar
Havuz Cistern, pool Havuza
Hayvan Animal, beast Haivani
Helva Halva, a desert Halvas
Hendek Ditch Handaki
Hoca Teacher, priest Hotzas
Hora Dance Horos
Horon Dance Horos
Hovarda Extravagant, womanizer Houvardas (Kouvardas)
Huni Funnel Honi
Hurma Date Hurmas
Huy Habit Houi
Huzur State of harmony Houzouri
Ibrik Pot Briki
Ihlamur Linden Tree Flamouri
Imam Muslim priest Imamis
Imam Bayildi A dish Imam Baildi
Irgat Agricultural worker Ergatis
Iskelet Skeleton Skeletos
Ispanak Spinach Spanaki
Iskambil Playing cards Skambili
Iskarpin Shoe Skarpini
Iskandil Sounding lead in guns Skandali
Iskarmoz Oar support Skarmos
Iskarta Defective Skartos
Iskelet Skeleton Skeletos
Iskonto Discount Skonto
Iskorpit A fish Skorpios
Ispinoz Chaffinch Spinos
Istampa Stamp Stampa
Istaka Billiard cue Steka
Istakoz Lobster Astakos
Istavrit A fish Stavritis
Istavroz Cross Stavros
Isteri Hysteria Ysteria
Istridye Oyster Stridi
Izgara Grill Skara
Kabadayi Tough guy Kabadais
Kabuk Shell (of animals etc.) Kabouki
Kadayif Kadaif Kadaifi
Kalabalik Mass of people Kalabaliki
Kalay Solder ( A metal) Kalai
Kalayci Tinker Kalaitzis
Kalamar Squid Kalamari
Kalfa Assistant Kalfas
Kaldirim Sidewalk Kaldirimi
Kalem Pen, chisel Kalemi
Kalip Form Kaloupi
Kalpak Fur Cap Kalpaki
Kalpazan Counterfeiter,lazy Kalpouzanos
Kama Short dagger Kama
Kambur Hunchback Kampouris
Kamci Whip Kamtsiki
Kamyon Truck Kamioni
Kanal Chanel, strait Kanali
Kanepe Sofa Kanapes
Kantar Balance Kantari
Kapak Cover Kapaki
Kaparo Deposit Kaparo
Kaplan Tiger (Hawk in Greek) Kaplani
Kaplama Covering Kaplamas
Karakol Police office,police Karakoli
Karagoz Black eyed,a shadow figure Karagoz
Karanfil Carnation Karafilli
Karamela Candy Karamella
Karavana Meal in the army Karavana
Kardes Brother Kardasis
Karga Crow, a bird Karga
Karides Shrimp Garides
Karpuz Watermelon Karpuzi
Karyola Bed ('Nasty'woman in Greek) Kariola
Karsi Opposite Karsi
Karsilama A dance Karsilamas
Kasa Safe, packing case Kassa
Kasap Butcher Hasapis
Kasar Yellow cheese Kaseri
Kasket Cap Kasketo
Katran Tar Katrani
Kavga Quarrel, fight Kavgas
Kavurma A type of meat cooking Kavourmas
Kayik Small boat Kaiki
Kayikci Seaman Kaiksis
Kayisi Apricot Kaisi
Kaymak Cream Kaimaki
Kazma Pick Kasmas
Kebap Kebap Kebap
Kece Coarse felt Ketses
Keci Goat Katsika
Kefal A fish Kefalos
Kemence A string instrument Kementzes
Kelepir Bargain Kelepouri
Kerata Cuckold Keratas
Kerhane Brothel Kiarhanes
Kerevet Bedstead (bed in G.) Krevati
Kerpeten Pliers Kerpeteni
Kesat Lack of bussiness Kesati
Kese Shallow bowl, purse in T. Keses
Kestane Chestnut Kastano
Keyif Fun Kefi
Kiyma Ground meat Kimas
Kibar Kind, gentle Kibaris
Kiler Store room Kelari
Kilise Church Ecclisia
Kilim Carpet Kilimi
Kilit Lock,( key in Greek) Klidi
Kilot Underpants Kulota
Kimyon Cumin Kymino
Kiraz Cherry Kerasi
Kiremit Tile Keramidi
Kitap Book Kitapi
Klefte Thief, theft Kleftis
Koma Coma Koma
Kofte Meatballs Kafta
Kokona Ugly, old woman Kokona
Kokorec Stuffed, grilled intestine Kokoretsi
Kolonya Eau de Cologne Kolonia
Konak Small Palace Konaki
Konserve Canned food Konserva
Kopil Small boy, rascal Kopeli (Creten)
Korfez Bay, gulf Korfos
Kotra Small boat Kotero
Kova Bucket Kouvas
Kukla Puppet, doll Kukla
Kulanpara Homosexual Kolombaras
Kulube Hut Kalyva
Kundak Baby carriage,gun carriage Kontaki
Kurabiye Cookie Kurambies
Kutu Box Kouti
Kusur Fault Kousouri
Kuzine Kitchen, stove Kouzina
Kupeste Handrail of banisters Koupasti
Lahana Cabbage Lahano
Lakerda Salted, dried fish Lakerda
Lakirdi Talk, gossip Lakirdi
Levrek Bass, a fish Lavraki
Leylek Stork Leleki
Liman Harbour Limani
Limon Lemon Lemoni
Lokum Turkish (Greek) Delight Lukumi
Lufer Blue fish Luferi
Macun Elixir,potion Mantzuni
Makara Spool Makaras
Marangoz Carpenter Marangos
Mahmur Sleepy Mahmouris
Manastir Monastery Monastiri
Manav Green Grocer Manavis
Midye Mussel Mydi
Mikrop Microbe Mikrobio
Misafir Guest Musafiris
Musakka A dish Musakas
Musmula A fruit Mousmoula
Muze Museum Mousio
Narenciye Orange like fruits Nerantzi
Nargile Tobacco pipe Nargiles
Naz Reluctance Nazi
Oglan Boy (Bad boy in G.) Ts-oglani
Okka Measure of weight Oka
Okyanus Ocean Okeanos
Orfoz A fish Rofos
Orman Forest Roumani
Pabuc Shoe Papoutsi
Paca A soup Patsas
Pacoz Ugly,dirty Patsoura
Palamar Rope for the boat Palamari
Palamut A fish Palamuti
Pilav Rice Pilafi
Pilaki Beans with onion and oil Fasolia plaki
Pirasa Leek Praso
Pirzola Steak Brizola
Piskopos Orthodox bishop Episkopos
Portakal Oranges Portokali
Rahat Rest, relaxation Rahati
Raki Raki, ouzo Raki
Recina Resin Retsini
Revani A dessert Revani
Rezil Ridiculed, embaressment Rezili
Sabun Soap Sapuni
Sahan Small frying pan Sagani
Sakat Cripple Sakatis
Salep A hot drink Salepi
Salya Saliva Salia
Salyangoz Snail Saliangos
Sandal Open shoe Sandali
Sardalya Sardines Sardela
Sarik Turban Sariki
Sarraf Money and gold changer Sarafis
Saz A string instrument Sazi
Sazan A fish Sazani
Semer Saddle Samari
Sersem Fool Sersemis
Soba Stove for room heating Soba
Sokak Street Sokaki
Soy Relatives, ancestors Soi
Simit Ring shaped bread roll Simiti
Siftah First sale of the day Seftes
Sevda Love, sorrow Sevdas
Siva Construction bond Sovas
Siktir Get out of here! Sihtiri
Sinik Measure of cereals Sniki
Somya Bedstead (metal) Somies
Sunger Sponge Sfungari
Sucuk Sausages Soutzouki
Sultan Sultan Soultan
Sumbul Hyacinth Zoumbouli
Susam Sesame Sousami
Supya Cuttlefish Soupia
Salvar Loose trousers Salvari
Samar Slap in the face Siamara
Samata Noise Samatas
Sapsal Stupid Sapsalis
Serbet Sherbet Serbeti
Serit Stripe, chevron Siriti
Seyran Walk, stroll Seriani
Takim Set, shift of workmen Takimi
Takoz Wedge Takos
Takunya Heel of shoe, wooden shoe Takouni
Tambur An instrument Tambouras
Tamah Greed Tamahi
Tapa Cork, stopper Tapa
Taraca Terrace Taratsa
Tarama A seafood appetizer Taramas
Tarhana A soup Trahanas
Tavan Ceiling Tavani
Tavla Backgammon Tavli
Tel Chord, string Teli
Temel Foundation Themelio
Tembel Lazy Tembelis
Tencere Cooking pot Tentzeris
Teneke Tin Tenekes
Tepe Hill Tepes
Tepsi Baking tin Tapsi
Tersane Shipyard Tarsanas
Tertip Trick Tertipi
Torba Sack, bag Ntorvas
Tombeki Tobacco pipe Toumbeki
Top Ball Topi
Turlu A dish of mixed vegetables Tourlou
Tursu Pickle Toursi
Tugla Brick Touvlo, touvla (plural)
Tulumba Pump, a dessert Touloumba
Tufek Gun Toufeki
Uskumru A fish Skumbri
Vaftiz To baptise Vaftisi
Varil Barrel, cask Vareli
Vernik Varnish Verniki
Veresiye On credit Verese
Yahni Sort of ragout, a dish Yahni
Yaka Collar Yakas
Yali Shore, beach Yalos
Yapi Construction Yapi
Yasemin Jasmine Yasemi
Yelek Waist coat Yeleki
Zar Die, dice Zari
Zarif Elegant Zarifis
Zargana Needlefish Zargana
Zembil Flat straw basket Zembili
Zevzek Silly, superficial Zeuzekis
Zeybek A dance Zeibekikos
Zifiri Darkness Zoferos
Zor Force, trouble, difficulty Zori
Zurna A wind instrument Zurnas
Zuluf Lock of hair Tsouloufi
From A-H (the list is very long for me to read it) the bold words are common:
Turkish - English - Greek
Adet Custom Adeti Afaroz Excommunicate Aforismos Aga Land owner Agas Ahmak Idiot Ahmakis Ahtapot Octopus Htapodi Alan Area, ground Alana Alarga Open sea, distant Alarga
Aman For mercy's sake Aman Anadolu Anatolia (East in Greek) Anatoli Ananas Pineapple Ananas Anason Aniseed Anithos Anfora Anchor Amphoreus Angarya Forced labor Angaria Aptal Stupid Abdalis Apukurya Carnival Apokria Arap Negro, bogyman Arapis Arnavut Albanian Arnautis Asik Someone in love Asikis Atlet Athlete Athlitis Avanak Gullible, stupid Avanakis Ayran A drink Ariani Baba Father Babas Baca Chimney Batzias Bacak Leg, leg of trousers in G. Batzaki Bacanak Brother in law Batjanakis Baglama A string instrument Baglamas
Bahce Garden Bahtses Bahsis Tip Baxisi Bakir Copper Bakiri Bakkal Grocer Bakkalis Baklava Baklava Baklavas Balta Ax Baltas Bamya Okra Bamia Barbunya A fish Barbunia Barut Gunpowder Baruti Battaniye Woolen Blanket Batania Batakci Swindler Bataxis Bayrak Flag Bairaki Bekar Batchelor Bekiaris Bekri Drunk Bekris Bela Trouble Belas Benzin Petrol, gas Benzina Bereket Abundance, plenty Bereket Beton Concrete Beton Bey Mr. Beis
Bezelye Pea Bizeli Biber Pepper Piperi Biftek Steak Bifteki Bodrum Cellar, dungeon Boudroumi Bomba Bomb Bomba Bostan Vegetable field, garden Bostani Bora Storm Bora Boya Paint Bogia Borek Pastry, pie Boureki Bre Hi, you Vre Budala Idiot Boudalas Bulgur Boiled wheat Bligouri But Thigh Bouti Buz Ice, very cold Bouzi Buzuki Bouzouki Bouzouki Cacik A drink with cucumbers Tzatziki Caka Swagger, vanity Tsaka Cam Window pane Tzami Cami Mosque Tzami
Cambaz Acrobat, dealer in G. Tzambazis Cenabet Crabbed person Tzanabetis Cep Pocket Tsepi Cereme Fine or cost of damage Tzeremes Cezve Coffee Pot Tzesves Ciger Liver, lungs Tziyeri Cimbiz Tweezers Tsimpida Cuce Dwarf Tsutzes Cadir Tent Tsiantiri Cakirkeyif Slightly drunk Tsakir-kefi Cali Thorny plant Tsiali Calim Flexibility, show off Tsalimi Cam Pine tree Tsami Canak Shallow bowl Tsanaki Canta Handbag Tsanta Capacul Untidy Tsapatulis Capari Weight anchor Tsapari Capkin Seducer, coquettish Tsahpinis Capraz Crossed Tsaprazi
Cardak Hut of dried branches Tsardaki Carsi Market Charsi Carik Rustic shoe Tsarouhi Catal Fork Tsatala Catra Patra Stumbling speech Tsatra patra Cavus Sergeant Tsausis Cay Tea Tsai Celebi Pleasant man, mentor Tselebis Cember Circle Tsemperi Cengel Hook Tsingeli Ciklet Chewing gum Tsikla Ciftetelli A dance Tsiftetelli Ciftlik Large country estate Tsifliki Cifit Tight in money Tsifoutis Cimento Cement Tsimento Cinko Zinc Tsingos Ciftlik Big farm, property Tsifliki Cirak Apprentice Tsiraki Cipura A fish Tsipura
Ciroz A fish Tsiros Coban Shepherd Tsobanis Corap Woolen sock Tsurapis Corba soup Tsorbas Corek Large bun Tsoureki Cotra File fish Tsotra Dalavere Trick, deceit Dalavere Dalga Wave (sorrow,love in G.) Dalka Dantel Lace Ntantella Darbuka Drum Ntarbuka Davul Drum Ntauli Defne Laurel Dafni Defter Notebook Tefteri Demet Bouquet Demati Dervis Dervish Dervisis Dert Sorrow, trouble Derti Despot Despot Despotis Diploma Diploma Diploma Direk Pole Ntereki (notwiththismeaning) Divan Sofa Divani Diyakos Deacon Diakos Dogru Straight Dogrou Domates Tomatoes Ntomates Dolap Cupboard Ntoulapi Dolma Stuffed leaves Ntolmas Drahoma Dowry Trahoma Duvar Wall Ntouvari Dumbelek Small drum Toumbeleki Dumen Rudder, steering wheel Timoni Dunya World Dounya Duzine Dozen Ntouzina Efendi Gentleman Afendis Eksen Axis Axonas Enginar Artichoke Anginara Evlek A measure of land Avlakia Falcata Shoemaker's knife Faltseta Fanus Lantern, lampglass Fanos Faras Dust pan Farasi
Gargara Gargle Gargara Gazoz Fizzy water Gazoza Gem Horse bridle Gemi Gemici Sailor Gemitzis Gonder Flag pole Kontari Goril Gorilla Gorillas Gubre Manure, fertilizer Kopria Gugum Jug Gumi Gul Rose Yioulia Guverte Deck of a ship Kouverta Haber News Haberi Hali Carpet, rug Hali Halka Ring Halkas Hamam Turkish bath Hamami Hamal Porter Hamalis Hancer Short sword Hatzari Hanim Lady Hanoumi-Hanoumissa Hap Pill Hapi Harita Map Hartis
Haram Waste, sin Harami Harem Harem Haremi Harman Blend Harmani Hatir For somebody's sake,favor Hatiri Hava Air, mood Havas Havyar Caviar Haviar Havuz Cistern, pool Havuza Hayvan Animal, beast Haivani Helva Halva, a desert Halvas Hendek Ditch Handaki Hoca Teacher, priest Hotzas(wedontuseit) Hora Dance Horos Horon Dance Horos Hovarda Extravagant, womanizer Houvardas (Kouvardas) Huni Funnel Honi Hurma Date Hurmas Huy Habit Houi Huzur State of harmony Houzouri
"We are Macedonians but we are Slav Macedonians.That's who we are!We have no connection to Alexander the Greek and his Macedonia�Our ancestors came here in the 5th and 6th century" Kiro Gligorov FYROM
Dorian posted A-H so I post I-Z. Common words in bold. Some words don't have the (exact) same meaning. Those are in blue letters, where I give the right meaning in Greek. Some of those words are not used much in Greece or are used only in some areas. It is likely that some of the words that I didn't put in bold are actually used in Greek but I just haven't haerd about them. Btw good post DayI
Turkish - English - Greek
Ibrik Pot Briki Ihlamur Linden Tree Flamouri Imam Muslim priest Imamis Imam Bayildi A dish Imam Baildi
Irgat Agricultural worker Ergatis (worker in general) Iskelet Skeleton Skeletos Ispanak Spinach Spanaki Iskambil Playing cards Skambili (in Greek it means slap) Iskarpin Shoe Skarpini
Iskandil Sounding lead in guns Skandali
Iskarmoz Oar support Skarmos Iskarta Defective Skartos
Iskelet Skeleton Skeletos
Iskonto Discount Skonto Iskorpit A fish Skorpios (=scorpion) Ispinoz Chaffinch Spinos
Istampa Stamp Stampa
Istaka Billiard cue Steka
Istakoz Lobster Astakos Istavrit A fish Stavritis
Istavroz Cross Stavros
Isteri Hysteria Ysteria
Istridye Oyster Stridi
Izgara Grill Skara
Kabadayi Tough guy Kabadais Kabuk Shell (of animals etc.) Kabouki (actually kavouki) Kadayif Kadaif Kadaifi
Kalabalik Mass of people Kalabaliki Kalay Solder ( A metal) Kalai
Kalayci Tinker Kalaitzis
Kalamar Squid Kalamari
Kalfa Assistant Kalfas Kaldirim Sidewalk Kaldirimi (Kalderimi)
Kalem Pen, chisel Kalemi
Kalip Form Kaloupi Kalpak Fur Cap Kalpaki
Kalpazan Counterfeiter,lazy Kalpouzanos
Kama Short dagger Kama
Kambur Hunchback Kampouris
Kamci Whip Kamtsiki (kamoutsiki)
Kamyon Truck Kamioni
Kanal Chanel, strait Kanali
Kanepe Sofa Kanapes Kantar Balance Kantari
Kapak Cover Kapaki Kaparo Deposit Kaparo Kaplan Tiger (Hawk in Greek) Kaplani (tiger in Greek I think) Kaplama Covering Kaplamas Karakol Police office,police Karakoli (Karakolia slung) Karagoz Black eyed,a shadow figure Karagoz Karanfil Carnation Karafilli (not Karafilli but Garifallo) Karamela Candy Karamella
Karavana Meal in the army Karavana (cooking pot)
Kardes Brother Kardasis
Karga Crow, a bird Karga (Kargia, Karia)
Karides Shrimp Garides
Karpuz Watermelon Karpuzi
Karyola Bed ('Nasty'woman in Greek) Kariola
Karsi Opposite Karsi Karsilama A dance Karsilamas Kasa Safe, packing case Kassa Kasap Butcher Hasapis
Kasar Yellow cheese Kaseri
Kasket Cap Kasketo Katran Tar Katrani (katrami = black, tar) Kavga Quarrel, fight Kavgas
Kavurma A type of meat cooking Kavourmas Kayik Small boat Kaiki
Kayikci Seaman Kaiksis
Kayisi Apricot Kaisi Kaymak Cream Kaimaki Kazma Pick Kasmas
Kebap Kebap Kebap
Kece Coarse felt Ketses Keci Goat Katsika
Kefal A fish Kefalos
Kemence A string instrument Kementzes Kelepir Bargain Kelepouri (good buy, good bargain) Kerata Cuckold Keratas
Kerhane Brothel Kiarhanes Kerevet Bedstead (bed in G.) Krevati
Kerpeten Pliers Kerpeteni
Kesat Lack of bussiness Kesati
Kese Shallow bowl, purse in T. Keses Kestane Chestnut Kastano
Keyif Fun Kefi
Kiyma Ground meat Kimas
Kibar Kind, gentle Kibaris Kiler Store room Kelari
Kilise Church Ecclisia
Kilim Carpet Kilimi
Kilit Lock,( key in Greek) Klidi Kilot Underpants Kulota (kilota, kylota) Kimyon Cumin Kymino
Kiraz Cherry Kerasi
Kiremit Tile Keramidi
Kitap Book Kitapi
Klefte Thief, theft Kleftis
Koma Coma Koma
Kofte Meatballs Kafta (keftes not kafta) Kokona Ugly, old woman Kokona (actually in G. it's the opposite, pretty woman) Kokorec Stuffed, grilled intestine Kokoretsi
Kolonya Eau de Cologne Kolonia Konak Small Palace Konaki (I guess you mean Small Place) Konserve Canned food Konserva
Kopil Small boy, rascal Kopeli (Creten) Korfez Bay, gulf Korfos (bay, gulf = Kolpos; don't know about korfos) Kotra Small boat Kotero
Kova Bucket Kouvas
Kukla Puppet, doll Kukla
Kulanpara Homosexual Kolombaras (I guess we use it also ) Kulube Hut Kalyva Kundak Baby carriage,gun carriage Kontaki (= gunstock, part of a rifle,I think not the gun carriage)
Kurabiye Cookie Kurambies
Kutu Box Kouti
Kusur Fault Kousouri
Kuzine Kitchen, stove Kouzina Kupeste Handrail of banisters Koupasti (more often gunwale, i.e. side of a ship/boat) Lahana Cabbage Lahano
Lakerda Salted, dried fish Lakerda
Lakirdi Talk, gossip Lakirdi Levrek Bass, a fish Lavraki Leylek Stork Leleki
Liman Harbour Limani
Limon Lemon Lemoni
Lokum Turkish (Greek) Delight Lukumi
Lufer Blue fish Luferi Macun Elixir,potion Mantzuni
Makara Spool Makaras Marangoz Carpenter Marangos
Mahmur Sleepy Mahmouris Manastir Monastery Monastiri
Manav Green Grocer Manavis
Mandalina Tangerine Mandarini
Mangal Grill Mangali
Manolya A flower Manolia
Mantar Mushroom Manitari
Manyak Maniac Manyakos
Marazi Morbid, hysterical Marazi Marul Lettuce Maruli Mastika Raki, ouzo Mastiha (Mastiha has a different meaning in Greek; see http://greekproducts.com/greekproducts/delicacies/masticha.htmlAs a drink I gues it is similar to ouzo or raki)
Mavna Fishing boat Mavna Mavro Negro (slang) Mavro (mavro means black) Maydanoz Parsley Maidanos
Meltem Summer wind Meltemi Menekse Violet Menekses
Mengene Press, screw jack clamp Mengeni
Mersin Myrtle Myrsini
Metazori By force, by threat Me ta zori (me to zori)
Metelik Small money Metaliki
Meydan Square Meidani Meze Snack Mezes
Midye Mussel Mydi
Mikrop Microbe Mikrobio
Misafir Guest Musafiris
Musakka A dish Musakas
Musmula A fruit Mousmoula
Muze Museum Mousio
Narenciye Orange like fruits Nerantzi
Nargile Tobacco pipe Nargiles
Naz Reluctance Nazi
Oglan Boy (Bad boy in G.) Ts-oglani (tsoglani) Okka Measure of weight Oka (in the past)
Okyanus Ocean Okeanos
Orfoz A fish Rofos
Orman Forest Roumani Pabuc Shoe Papoutsi
Paca A soup Patsas
Pacoz Ugly,dirty Patsoura Palamar Rope for the boat Palamari
Palamut A fish Palamuti
Pancur Shutters Pantzouri
Pantalon Trousers Panteloni
Para Money Paras
Parali Rich Paralis Paskalya Easter Pashalia
Pasta Cake, pleat Pasta
Pastirma Dried meat Pastourmas
Patates Potatoes Patates
Patlican Eggplant Patlatzani (melitzana not Patlatzani)
Patirdi Noise Patirdi Pazar Market Pazari
Panayir Fair Panigyri (not sure if fair is the right word, but i guess the T and G are the same) Papara A dish Papara (for greeks: a re pappara pou tha pesei pali ) Papaz Priest Papas
Parazit Parasite Parasito
Pavurya Edible crab, spider crab Kavouria
Perde Curtain Berdes Pezevenk Pimp Pezevengis
Pide Pita Pita (= pie)
Pilav Rice Pilafi (rice as a dish)
Pilaki Beans with onion and oil Fasolia plaki Pirasa Leek Praso
Pirzola Steak Brizola
Piskopos Orthodox bishop Episkopos
Portakal Oranges Portokali
Rahat Rest, relaxation Rahati Raki Raki, ouzo Raki (ouzo is different from raki) Recina Resin Retsini
Revani A dessert Revani (ravani)
Rezil Ridiculed, embaressment Rezili
Sabun Soap Sapuni
Sahan Small frying pan Sagani Sakat Cripple Sakatis
Salep A hot drink Salepi
Salya Saliva Salia
Salyangoz Snail Saliangos (saligkaros, saligari)
Sandal Open shoe Sandali
Sardalya Sardines Sardela
Sarik Turban Sariki
Sarraf Money and gold changer Sarafis Saz A string instrument Sazi
Sazan A fish Sazani Semer Saddle Samari
Sersem Fool Sersemis Soba Stove for room heating Soba
Sokak Street Sokaki
Soy Relatives, ancestors Soi
Simit Ring shaped bread roll Simiti Siftah First sale of the day Seftes
Sevda Love, sorrow Sevdas
Siva Construction bond Sovas
Siktir Get out of here! Sihtiri (ai sihtir! )
Sinik Measure of cereals Sniki
Somya Bedstead (metal) Somies Sunger Sponge Sfungari Sucuk Sausages Soutzouki (also Soutzoukakia the dish. Dayi you making me hungry Sultan Sultan Soultan (actually Soultanos)
Sumbul Hyacinth Zoumbouli Susam Sesame Sousami
Supya Cuttlefish Soupia
Salvar Loose trousers Salvari
Samar Slap in the face Siamara Samata Noise Samatas
Sapsal Stupid Sapsalis
Serbet Sherbet Serbeti
Serit Stripe, chevron Siriti Seyran Walk, stroll Seriani
Takim Set, shift of workmen Takimi Takoz Wedge Takos Takunya Heel of shoe, wooden shoe Takouni
Tambur An instrument Tambouras
Tamah Greed Tamahi Tapa Cork, stopper Tapa
Taraca Terrace Taratsa
Tarama A seafood appetizer Taramas
Tarhana A soup Trahanas
Tavan Ceiling Tavani
Tavla Backgammon Tavli
Tel Chord, string Teli
Temel Foundation Themelio
Tembel Lazy Tembelis
Tencere Cooking pot Tentzeris
Teneke Tin Tenekes
Tepe Hill Tepes Tepsi Baking tin Tapsi Tersane Shipyard Tarsanas
Tertip Trick Tertipi
Torba Sack, bag Ntorvas Tombeki Tobacco pipe Toumbeki
Top Ball Topi Turlu A dish of mixed vegetables Tourlou
Tursu Pickle Toursi
Tugla Brick Touvlo, touvla (plural)
Tulumba Pump, a dessert Touloumba
Tufek Gun Toufeki
Uskumru A fish Skumbri
Vaftiz To baptise Vaftisi
Varil Barrel, cask Vareli
Vernik Varnish Verniki
Veresiye On credit Verese
Yahni Sort of ragout, a dish Yahni
Yaka Collar Yakas
Yali Shore, beach Yalos
Yapi Construction Yapi Yasemin Jasmine Yasemi
Yelek Waist coat Yeleki Zar Die, dice Zari
Zarif Elegant Zarifis Zargana Needlefish Zargana
Zembil Flat straw basket Zembili
Zevzek Silly, superficial Zeuzekis Zeybek A dance Zeibekikos
Zifiri Darkness Zoferos
Zor Force, trouble, difficulty Zori
Zurna A wind instrument Zurnas
Zuluf Lock of hair Tsouloufi
There are many words that are not in use but we've heared about them and we know what they mean.
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