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Latin: "The die has been cast"; Greek: "Let the die be cast." Julius Caesar as reported by Plutarch, when he entered Italy with his army in 49 BC. Translated into Latin by Suetonius as alea iacta est. Ἄνθρωπος μέτρον. Ánthrōpos métron. "Man [is] the measure [of all things]" Motto of Protagoras (as quoted in Plato's Theaetetus ...
15 maj 2021 · Greek proverbs have long provided inspiration to people around the world. Here is a list of some of our favourites. Είπε ο γάιδαρος τον πετεινό κεφάλα. English translation: The donkey called the rooster big-headed
11 kwi 2024 · A Dictionary of Modern Greek Proverbs: With an English Translation, Explanatory Remarks, and Philological Illustrations. p. 137.
10 cze 2021 · In this blog post, we’ll present you with the most popular Greek proverbs, along with their translations and meanings. Feel free to use them while chatting with your Greek friends—it’s sure to impress them!
22 cze 2021 · We selected 10 important Greek Proverbs for you, which are used very regularly in the Greek language. Every culture and language has a collection of wise sayings that gives advice about how to live your life. These are the so-called proverbs. In Greek, they are called: οι παροιμίες.
17 wrz 2022 · If you really want to fit in and sound like you’ve been speaking Greek since birth, there’s nothing for it but a few classic slang words and terms. These are the phrases that only the locals should know, so get ready to impress your travel buddies…
A collection of proverbs and sayings in Greek (ελληνικά). Κάνε το καλό και ρίξ' το στο γιαλό. Do good and cast it in the sea = be humble about your kind acts, don't brag about them. Η γλώσσα κόκαλα δεν έχει και κόκαλα τσακίζει.
