κοινές λέξεις
koines lexeis
The phrase for "common words" in Greek is κοινές λέξεις (koines lexeis).
This phrase refers to words that are used frequently in a language.
How do you pronounce it?
koines lexeis
Did you know?
- The adjective κοινές shares its root with 'Koine' Greek, the 'common' dialect used to spread Hellenistic culture and the New Testament across the ancient Mediterranean world.
- While λέξεις (lexeis) means 'words', the singular form λέξη (lexi) is the direct ancestor of the English word 'lexicon'.
- In modern Greek, κοινός can sometimes carry a negative connotation, implying something is 'ordinary' or 'vulgar' rather than just frequent.
Example conversation
Maria is helping George study Greek.
- Μαρία MariaΓιώργο, διάβασε αυτές τις κοινές λέξεις.Giórgo, diávase autés tis kinoés léxeis.George, read these common words.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΕίναι δύσκολες στην προφορά;Eínai dýskoles stin proforá?Are they difficult to pronounce?
- Μαρία MariaΌχι, είναι πολύ απλές.Óchi, eínai polý aplés.No, they are very simple.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΤότε θα τις μάθω γρήγορα.Tóte tha tis mátho grígora.Then I will learn them quickly.
