Some Important Greek Words Selected, translated and transliterated by Elpenor

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LPENOR's visitors offen need to know the Greek word for an English one, as beauty, freedom, etc., which is the reason of this page. A word in English (left column) is translated in Ancient and Modern Greek at the right columns. Words can have many meanings or/and nuances. This page offers the most common meanings. You may also ask for a Greek word or phrase to be included in this list. If you don't have already you can download Greek polytonic fonts (if you see garbage instead of the accented characters). Note also that the list is not sorted; you have to use your browser's search tool if you need to find a specific word.

 

Cf. Pronunciation * Basic New Testament Words

English

Ancient Greek

Modern Greek

Transliteration

Christ (Anointed)	Χριστός	Χριστός	Christos
God	Θεός	Θεός	Theos
Love	Ἀγάπη	Ἀγάπη	Aghape
Gospel, Good News	Εὐαγγέλιον	Εὐαγγέλιο	Evangelion
Creation	Δημιουργία	Δημιουργία	Demiourgia
Friend	Φίλος	Φίλος	Philos
Friendship	Φιλία	Φιλία	Philia
Freedom	Ἐλευθερία	Ἐλευθερία	Eleutheria
Saint	Ἅγιος	Ἅγιος	Haghios
Soul	Ψυχή	Ψυχή	Psyche

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