Greek for English speakers Sports · Lesson 1

Asking about sports

Talk about sports in Greek — Τι άθλημα κάνεις; (What sport do you do?) — and Συνήθως παίζω μπάσκετ.

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Quick answers about this lesson's grammar and vocabulary.

What is το άθλημα?

'Sport / athletic activity'. Plural: τα αθλήματα. Τι άθλημα κάνεις; = 'what sport do you do?'.

How do you say 'usually' in Greek?

Συνήθως — adverb. Συνήθως παίζω μπάσκετ = 'I usually play basketball'.

Common Greek sports?

Μπάσκετ (basketball), ποδόσφαιρο (soccer), τένις, βόλεϊ (volleyball), κολύμβηση (swimming), στίβος (track and field).

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