βασικές φράσεις
vasikés fráseis
The Greek phrase for "basic phrases" is βασικές φράσεις (vasikés fráseis).
This expression refers to a small set of simple and essential expressions used for everyday communication in the language.
What does it mean word for word?
The word βασικές (vasikés) means "basic" or "fundamental", and φράσεις (fráseis) means "phrases".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase βασικές φράσεις is in the nominative plural. In this form, both the adjective and the noun end in -ες (es) to ensure they agree in gender and number. The singular form of the phrase is βασική φράση (vasikí frási).
How do you pronounce it?
vasikés fráseis
Did you know?
- The English word 'phrase' is a distant relative of φράσεις, as both trace their origins back to the Greek word φράσις, meaning 'a way of speaking'.
- A Greek speaker might use the word βασικά as a filler word similar to 'basically' or 'actually' to start a sentence, even when not referring to a foundation.
- The word βασικές comes from βάση, meaning 'base' or 'foundation'. In Greek, this same root is used to describe the 'base' of a chemical solution or the 'baseline' in sports.
Example conversation
Giorgos and Anastasia are discussing language learning at a cafe.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΘέλω να μάθω βασικές φράσεις για τις διακοπές.Thelo na matho vasikes phrases gia tis diakopes.I want to learn basic phrases for the holidays.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΜπορώ να σε βοηθήσω, Γιώργο.Boro na se voithiso, Giorgo.I can help you, Giorgos.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΠού θα βρω τις πιο χρήσιμες βασικές φράσεις;Pou tha vro tis pio chrisimes vasikes phrases?Where can I find the most useful basic phrases?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΘα σου στείλω μια λίστα αύριο.Tha sou steilo mia lista avrio.I will send you a list tomorrow.
