Language/Modern-greek-1453/Vocabulary/Education-and-careers

Modern Greek (1453-) → Vocabulary → Education and careers

As a language teacher for Modern Greek (1453-) for 20 years, I've noticed that one of the best ways to learn a language is by incorporating vocabulary related to topics that interest you. This lesson will focus on Modern Greek (1453-) vocabulary related to education and careers.

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Education

Here are some of the most common vocabulary related to education in Modern Greek (1453-):

Modern Greek (1453-)	Pronunciation	English
Σχολείο	skholio	School
Πανεπιστήμιο	panepistimio	University
Καθηγητής	kathigitis	Professor
Μαθητής	mathitis	Student
Μάθημα	mathima	Lesson
Πτυχίο	ptychio	Degree
Μεταπτυχιακό	metaptychiako	Postgraduate
Διδακτορικό	didaktorikó	Doctorate- Ph.D

• Έχω ένα μάθημα σήμερα. (Eho ena mathima simera) - I have a lesson today.
• Ο καθηγητής είναι πολύ αυστηρός. (O kathigitis einai poly austiros) - The professor is very strict.

Careers

Here are some career-related vocabulary words and phrases in Modern Greek (1453-):

Modern Greek (1453-)	Pronunciation	English
Εργασία	ergasia	Work
Εργαζόμενος	ergazomenos	Employee
Άνεργος	anergon	Unemployed person
Ένταση εργασίας	entasi ergasias	Workload
Καριέρα	kariera	Career
Μισθός	misthos	Salary
Προδιαγραφές	prodiagrafes	Job requirements

• Είμαι άνεργος. (Eimai anergos) - I am unemployed.
• Ο μισθός μου είναι πολύ χαμηλός. (O misthos mou einai poly hamilos) - My salary is very low.

Expressions and Idioms

Like any other language, Modern Greek (1453-) has some job-related expressions and idioms that are unique to the language:

• Ήρθε η ώρα να πάω στη δουλειά. (Irthe i ora na pao sti douleia) - It's time to go to work.
• Αυτό το παιδί έχει μέλλον στο χώρο εργασίας. (Afto to paidi ehei mellon ston choro ergasias) - This child has a future in the workplace.

Conclusion

Learning vocabulary related to education and careers is an essential part of mastering a language. With these words and phrases, you can talk about your education, career, and job aspirations. Keep practicing and expanding your vocabulary to become proficient in Modern Greek (1453-).

Sources

• Greek language
• Greek vocabulary

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