Want to show your love in Greek? Combine Σ’ αγαπώ (s’agapo) (“I love you”) with a Greek endearment word like agapi mou (“my love”) or kardia mou (“my heart”), and you’re good to go! Whether you’re talking to your Greek partner, family, or friends, these terms will make you sound cute and more fluent at the same time. As a Cypriot…
When you think of Chinese clothing, different images probably come to mind. Perhaps you envision the elegant flow of a silk qipao, or the vibrant colors of a traditional hanfu. Or maybe you’re thinking about the latest modern trends! Chinese clothing (中国服饰 / 中國服飾, Zhōngguó fúshì) has evolved dramatically over the centuries, reflecting the country’s cultural heritage and…
Want to surprise your Turkish friend or significant other on their birthday? Learning how to say “happy birthday” in Turkish would be a good way of doing so! You have several ways of saying it in Turkish. Table of contentsHow to Say Happy Birthday in TurkishDoğum Günün Kutlu Olsunİyi Ki DoğdunMutlu YıllarHayırlı YaşlarMutlu YaşlarNice SenelereNice…
Chances are, you’re already familiar with these basic words and phrases. But you’ll hear them in almost any conversation, so let’s brush up on them before moving forward with longer phrases. Table of contentsCommon Greek Greetings and PartingsBasic Greek Phrases for Everyday LifeSurvival Greek Phrases for Traveling in GreeceGreek Phrases to Talk About YourselfSlang Greek…
Is Turkish food the main reason why you want to visit Turkey? I can understand! Each corner of the country is full of different flavors, tastes, and spices, with the light, olive-oil-based dishes of the Aegean Coast, delicious kebabs of southeastern cities, and the cosmopolitan nature of Istanbul. In this article, we’ll try to do…
Luck plays a huge role in Chinese culture, so there are so many ways to say “good luck” in Chinese! Of course, there’s the basic way to say it (I’ll introduce that first), but if you want to sound like a native, that’s not all you need to know! Chinese culture is so rich in…
Merhaba is the most common way to say “hello” in Turkish. But it’s far from being the only one. Depending on the context, you’ll also hear the more casual selam, the welcoming hoş geldiniz, or the morning-specific günaydın.As a native speaker, I’ve rounded up different ways to say hello, how to respond to hello in Turkish, and other common greeting words.…
“Thank you” in Greek is ευχαριστώ (efcharistó). It’s one of THE most important words you should know, no matter what your language goals are. Similar to English, Greek also has other phrases for “thank you,” such as “thanks a lot,” and “thank you very much.” I’m a long-time learner of Greek and am familiar with the…
“Flower” in Japanese is 花 (hana), and boy, does Japan have a lot of culturally significant flowers! You can see this in especially 生け花 (ikebana), or the Japanese art of flower arranging. In this article, I’ll introduce you to some interesting linguistic and cultural aspects of flowers in Japan and where to see them. I…
You may have heard of Japan’s so-called “penis” festivals (yes, plural) – the most famous being the Kanamara Matsuri, visitable easily from Tokyo. But what are these actually about? Attending festivals (祭り, matsuri) is a great way to use your Japanese language skills and participate in the culture. I visited two during my years living in Japan: the…
