Greek

Pronunciation: /ɡriːk/

Definitions of Greek

noun a member of a people living in the eastern Mediterranean area in ancient times

Example Sentences

A1 I love eating Greek food.

A2 My friend is learning Greek at school.

B1 I plan to visit Greece next summer to learn more about Greek culture.

B2 The Greek philosopher Socrates is famous for his contributions to philosophy.

C1 The Greek economy has been struggling in recent years.

C2 The ancient Greek civilization had a significant impact on Western culture.

adjective relating to Greece, its people, or its language

Example Sentences

A1 I like Greek food.

A2 She bought a Greek souvenir from her trip.

B1 The Greek language is known for its unique alphabet.

B2 The Greek mythology is fascinating to study.

C1 The ancient Greek civilization made significant contributions to philosophy.

C2 His knowledge of Greek history is unparalleled.

Examples of Greek in a Sentence

formal The Greek economy has been facing challenges for the past few years.

informal I love Greek food, especially the gyros and baklava.

slang Let's hit up that Greek spot for some bomb souvlaki.

figurative Her love for Greek mythology is like a never-ending story.

Grammatical Forms of Greek

• past tense: Greeked
• plural: Greeks
• comparative: more Greek
• superlative: most Greek
• present tense: Greek
• future tense: will Greek
• perfect tense: have Greeked
• continuous tense: is Greeking
• singular: Greek
• positive degree: Greek
• infinitive: to Greek
• gerund: Greeking
• participle: Greeking

Origin and Evolution of Greek

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'Greek' originated from the Latin term 'Graecus', which was derived from the Greek term 'Graikos'. The Greeks referred to themselves as 'Hellenes' or 'Hellenic' people, but the term 'Greek' was used by other cultures to refer to them.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'Greek' became the standard way to refer to the people, language, and culture of Greece. It is now widely accepted and used in various languages around the world.