Your Greek Word On A Sunday
Award nominated, bite-size podcast. Every Sunday, Greek words used in the English language. Travelling words, connecting cultures.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Episodes
- 308
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Episode 28: Phobia
Instagram @yourgreeksunday ,
Blue Sky @yourgreeksunday.bsky.social
email [email protected]
Episode 27: Gymnasium
Instagram @yourgreeksunday ,
Blue Sky @yourgreeksunday.bsky.social
email [email protected]
Episode 26: Philia
Instagram @yourgreeksunday ,
Blue Sky @yourgreeksunday.bsky.social
email [email protected]
Episode 25: Practical
Instagram @yourgreeksunday ,
Blue Sky @yourgreeksunday.bsky.social
email [email protected]
Episode 24: Hubris
Instagram @yourgreeksunday ,
Blue Sky @yourgreeksunday.bsky.social
email [email protected]
Episode 23: Eclipse
Instagram @yourgreeksunday ,
Blue Sky @yourgreeksunday.bsky.social
email [email protected]
Episode 22: Nemesis
Instagram @yourgreeksunday ,
Blue Sky @yourgreeksunday.bsky.social
email [email protected]
Episode 21: Hypnosis
Instagram @yourgreeksunday ,
Blue Sky @yourgreeksunday.bsky.social
email [email protected]
Episode 20: Monarchy
Instagram @yourgreeksunday ,
Blue Sky @yourgreeksunday.bsky.social
email [email protected]
Episode 19: Pathos
Instagram @yourgreeksunday ,
Blue Sky @yourgreeksunday.bsky.social
email [email protected]
Episode 18: Auto
(Intro)
A and U in Greek form a diphthong...or two, based on a complex grammar rule, But we'll stick to one for now. A + U make 'AF'. This rule is ignored in English mostly because the Greek words tha…
Episode 17: Psyche
Hello I'm Emmanuela Lia and this is Your Greek Word on A Sunday,
Ψυχή (psyche) means 'soul'. The verb is ψύχω (psycho) and it means 'to breath life into something or someone' so, it actually means 'br…
Episode 16: Athlete
Hello, I'm Emmanuela Lia and this is Your Greek Word On A Sunday
Αθλος (athlos) in ancient Greek meant an achievement in something that was awarded with a prise. It wasn't only connected with sports o…
Episode 15: Octopus
Hello, I'm Emmanuela Lia and this is Your Greek Word On A Sunday
Οκτάπους or as it's known in modern Greek Χταπόδι is a combined word of two and as much as it sounds Latin, it isn't. Οκτώ (octo) meani…
Episode 14: Drama
Hello, I'm Emmanuela Lia and this is Your Greek Word On A Sunday
Δρω (dro) means 'I act', 'I take action'. Since what was happening in an ancient Greek play was someone taking action against, within o…
Episode 13: Idea
(Intro with soft piano music)
Hello and welcome to your Greek Word on A Sunday. A weekly , bite-size podcast for anyone curious on language, etymology and connections. I am your host Emmanuela Lia and…
Episode 12: Music
(Intro with soft piano music)
Hello and welcome to your Greek Word on A Sunday. A weekly , bite-size podcast for anyone curious on language, etymology and connections. I am your host Emmanuela Lia and…
Episode 11: Abyss
(Intro with soft piano music)
Hello and welcome to your Greek Word on A Sunday. A weekly , bite-size podcast for anyone curious on language, etymology and connections. I am your host Emmanuela Lia and…
Episode 10: Narcissus & Echo
(Intro with soft piano music)
Hello and welcome to your Greek Word on A Sunday. A weekly , bite-size podcast for anyone curious on language, etymology and connections. I am your host Emmanuela Lia and…
Episode 9: Onomatopoeia
(Intro with soft piano music)
Hello and welcome to your Greek Word on A Sunday. A weekly , bite-size podcast for anyone curious on language, etymology and connections. I am your host Emmanuela Lia and…