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Greek-English Phrasebook (Sprechen Sie Attisch)

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CONVERSATIONS

A. Of General Content If Greek phrase is Attic in spelling or meaning, an @ sign is listed after the Greek.

1. Hello

English Translation Greek Translation @=Attic Koine Alternative NoteWell, Hello there! !

Good morning, Charles! !

Good morning, Gustav! (in response) , !

Im delighted to see you! , !

Well, I welcome you heartily! !

I welcome you warmly, Mr. Miller! !

The pleasures all mine! !

Hello, hello! Im so glad youve come, my dearest!

, , , !

Well, Hello! What have you got there? , ;

Well, Hello, Pericles. What can I do for you?

, , ;

Any news? ;

Bad news? ;

Good evening, gentlemen! , !

Good evening, ladies! , !

Good evening, girls! , !

A Note to users: This book is currently being translated into English thanks to the graces and skill of Dr. Carl W. Conrad, Professor Emeritus, Department of Classics, Washington University of Saint Louis, Missouri. Louis Sorenson is the general editor. Your corrections are wanted and appreciated. If you find an error or want to translate or vet a section, contact Louis Sorenson [louis @ letsreadgreek.com. ] You may ask for several page numbers to translate so that we do not reduplicate work.

Many thanks to Dr. Carl W. Conrad who has done almost all of the translation. Thanks!

Carl W. Conrad, 20 Jan, 2011: I think it's more important that the English and Greek express the same idea, even where the English idiom doesn't work the same way as the German.

Sprechen Sie Attisch? Moderne Konversation in altgriechischer Umgansprache nach den besten attischen Autoren. By E. Joannides

(Eduard Johnson). 2nd Edition, Dresden und Leipzig, 1902. Publisher: C.A. KochsVerlagsbuchhandlung (H. Ehlers)

(English Title: Do You Speack Attic? Modern Conversations in ancient colloquial Greek according to the best Attic authors)

The Hopperizer: Link this text to the Perseus LSJ Lexicon and Parser

Johnson, Sprechen Sie Attisch, 1889

Johnson, Sprechen Sie Attisch, 1902

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Paul sends you greetings. .

My dear sir! !

2. How goes it?

English Translation Greek Translation @=Attic Koine Alternative NoteHow are you doing? ; What are you up to? ; Im doing very well, thanks. , . Im doing better now than yesterday. . ... How is your father? ; Hes doing quite well. . How are things with you otherwise? .

How are you feeling? ;

Poorly. .

I have no happiness left in life. .

Im not doing well (financially) . Im not in good shape. .

How are things in Leipzig? ;

How are things in London? ;

Very nice. .

3. Whats wrong with you?

English Translation Greek Translation @=Attic Koine Alternative NoteWhats wrong with you? ;

Whats your trouble? ;

Im doing splendidly. .

Are you sick? ;

What happened to you? ;

What happened to you? ;

Why are you moaning? ;

Why are you in such a bad mood? ;

Dont be so gloomy, lad! , !

I find it boring here. .

You seem to me to be freezing. .

I am dizzy. .

I have a headache. .

Surely you dont have a hangover. . 1889 version has the iota subscript: What is your illness? ;

You must be seasick. .

Youre getting the sniffles. .

God help me! !

My eyes hurt. .

Are you tired? ; >

My legs hurt from the long trek. . 1: Thun is an archaic spelling of tun .Youre a better walker than I. .

Shes fainting. . >

4. Farewell

English Translation Greek Translation @=Attic Koine Alternative NoteFarewell! !

Im off then, goodbye! , !

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And to you (reply). !

Be happy! !

Give me a hand! !

God grant you every blessing! .

God grant you health, happiness and success!

.

Now fare you well and remember me kindly!

!

Until we meet again! !

Be happy! !

Good night! ! (Auch am Morgen beim Abschied.) (used as morning farewell also)Farewell! !

May the earth lie light upon you. . cf. Euripides, Alcestis, 463-464;

5. I beg of you

English Translation Greek Translation @=Attic Koine Alternative NoteForgive me. !

Pardon me. !

Its mine. Give it to me, please! . , !

Please give it to me. !

Im pleading with you! , !

For Gods sake, I beg you! !

Please do stay! !

Be so kind/Do me the favor !

Well then, do us a favor. !

Do me a little favor! !

What can I do for you? ; aorist deliberative subjunctiveKindly give it to me! ;

Ill do you this favor! I'll help you with that.

. future indicative

Just so! / As you say! ! Aristophanes, Wasps, 142With pleasure! !

Please tell the others! ; a colloquial 'polite' imerative using the

Do tell him, please! ' !

May I fill your glass? ;

6. Thanks!

English Translation Greek Translation @=Attic Koine Alternative NoteI appreciate it! !

Thank you! !

Thanks for caring! .

Many thanks for that! !

Youre very kind. .

Id appreciate your doing this for me. , .

Im much obliged to you. .

Blessings upon you! !

Thank you kindly! (also to decline courteously)

!

Thank you so very much (of similar meaning).

.

Bravo! Bravo! ! !

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How grand! !

Hurrah! (expressing joy) !

It doesnt matter/its all the same. .

Im not at all concerned. .

What's that to me? ' ;

Whats it to you? ;

Its probably of no concern to you. .

Give it some thought. !

Its customary. .

7. Can you speak Greek?

English Translation Greek Translation @=Attic Koine Alternative NoteDo you want to speak (converse in) Latin or Greek?

;

Can you speak Greek? ;

A little. .

Of course! !

Yes indeed. !

Certainly! !

That's my forte. .

Splendid! !

So lets talk a little Greek with each other!

!

So far as Im concerned. / There is no Objection

.

Lets begin! !

What do you think? ;

Did you take my meaning? ; Do you understand what I'm saying? , ; No, I dont understand. . Would you please say it once again? , .

Please speak a bit more slowly! ;

8. Questions

English Translation Greek Translation @=Attic Koine Alternative NoteWhats new? ;

What do you mean? ;

So? ;

What is it? ;

How then? ;

How then? ;

Why then? ; ;

For what reason? ;

In what way? ;

How so then? ;

Where, please? ;

Where to? ;

Where from? ;

When? ;

Hes punishing him. .

Punishing for what? ;

Whats he doing? .

Why then? ;

Whats it about? ;

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Dont you think so too? ;

Could that be? Is that what you mean? ; (? ; ?)

What about me? ;

Let me see! !

Well then, are you making progress? , ;

9. Whats your name?

English Translation Greek Translation @=Attic Koine Alternative NoteWhats your name? ;

Whats your whole name? ;

In fact, what is your name? ;

Who are you? ;

Who are you? ;

Just who are you? ;

My name is Miller. .

Who is this (man/gentleman)? ' ;

Just who is this? ;

Where are you from? ;

Where do you live? ;

I live very close by. .

I live far away. .

Dont address me by name. !

Wont you please call me? ; !

10. What time is it?

English Translation Greek Translation @=Attic Koine Alternative NoteWhat time is it? ;

How late in the day is it? ;

Its one oclock. .

Its two (three, four) oclock. (, ) . Its 1:30. .

At what time? ;

At one oclock. .

At two. ().

Its even later. .

Its 7:15. .

Its 1:45. () .

About 3:00. .

About 4:30. .

Ill come at 10:45. .

11. Time of day

English Translation Greek Translation @=Attic Koine Alternative Notefrom early morning on .

From early on. .

At the crack of dawn. .

Its light. .

This morning. .

early in the morning (tomorrow). .

At noon. .

before noon. .

In the afternoon. .

Its getting dark. . In the dark. () .

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this evening (ahead) .

in the evening. .

Yesterday evening. .

late in the evening. .

throughout the day .

the whole night through. .

today -- . original Attic:

Yesterday. , .

Tomorrow. .

The day after tomorrow. , .

The day before yesterday. (also .)

12. The Present. Festivals

English Translation Greek Translation @=Attic Koine Alternative NoteAt present. .

Just as before. .

Until when? ; Right away. . A little while ago. .

Long enough. .

Two weeks from now. . This year. .

Last year. .

Next year. .

Every five years. .

Monthly. .

Spring. .

Summer. .

Fall. .

Winter. .

In winter. .

he festival. .

Christmas. .*

New Year. .

Carnival. .*

Good Friday. .*

Easter. .*

Pentecost. .

Birthday. .

I know that today (tomorrow) is your birthday.

() .

Anniversary. .

The months:

January. .

February. .

March. .

April. .

May. .

June. .

July. .

August. .

September. .

October. .

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November. .

December. .

13. The Weather

English Translation Greek Translation @=Attic Koine Alternative NoteWhats the weather today? ;

Whats the sky looking like? ;

Its fair weather. .

The weather is fine! .

The sun is shining. . . . .

It is warm. .

Its windy. .

The wind is blowing hard. .

We have a north-, south-, east-, west wind.

, , , . later form for ,

Its clouding up. . .

Its drizzling. .

Its raining. .

Its pouring. .

Its thundering. .

Its a thunderstorm. .

Theres heaving lightning. .

Lightning has struck. . .

It's cold. (It's very cold) . (. .)

Hey, its snowing! !

The snows coming down strong. .

Its freezing. .

Why are you closing your umbrella? ;

Open it up again! !

Fetch the umbrella! !

Hold the umbrella over me! .

Watch out for this mud! !

14. Departure.

English Translation Greek Translation @=Attic Koine Alternative NoteDo you have enough money for the trip? ;

When are you leaving for Berlin? ;*

London? ;

Vienna? ; *

; *

Paris? ;

Petroupoli? ; *

Switzerland? ;

; *

Dresden? ; *

Brussels? ; *

Munich? ; *

n November 12. .

Have you been to Leipzig yet? ;

I had an urge to go to the country on my

vacation.

.

How will you be traveling? ;

At four oclock on the railroad. .*

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Then its time to get a move on. .

Its time to go to the railroad station. (*) .

We should have left already. .

Well, enjoy your trip! !

Goodbye. !

Hes gone. .

My brothers been away for five months. .

He is traveling. .

15. Going. Away.

English Translation Greek Translation @=Attic Koine Alternative NoteCome along! !

Come with me! !

The station is not far off. .

Lets be off then. .

Lets get going. .

Lets get moving. .

Onwards! !

Let us go ahead of you. .

Ill take a cab. .

No, Ill take the bus. .*

Id rather walk. .

Youre riding. .

Tell me, whats the fastest way to the

station ?

, ;

We cant find the way. .

I have no idea where we are now. , .

You've missed the road. .

Oh God! !

Go straight ahead and youll reach the

mall right away.

.

And then what? ;

Then you have to turn right (left). ( ).

Straight ahead! !

About how far is the road? ;

Very good. .

Well, lets hurry. .

Get a move on! !

We barely made it after the second

warning.

.

16. Wait!

English Translation Greek Translation @=Attic Koine Alternative NoteHey, stop! , !

Just stay put! !

Stop! Stand still! ! !

Karl wants you to wait. . cf. Plato, Republic, 1.327b; Paul Shorey,

Dont move! !

Just wait! ;

Wait up a bit for me. .

Ill be right back. .

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Where should I wait for you? ;

Come right back! !

Hes coming from behind! .

Well, lets wait. .

Im back! , .

Are you back? ;

Did I take too long? ;

Where were you off to all this time? (' ) ;

17. Come here!

English Translation Greek Translation @=Attic Koine Alternative NoteHere! !

Come right here!

Over here! !

Come right here to me! , !

Your coming is a godsend. .

Where did you come from? ;

But where did you come from? ;

Ive come from Millers .

Go in with me! .

Please do remain with us. .

It cant be. !

Where are you going? ;

But do stay! ;

We wont let you leave. .

I have to go to the barber shop. .

We will not let you go. .

Let go of me! !

Come here to me right away! .

Ill come this evening. .

Hes out. .

So where did he go? ;

Hes gone to the barber shop. .

Hes going home. .

Lets go back home. .

He wants to meet them. .

He met her. .

Where shall we meet? ;

Here. .

18. At the Bar and Grill

English Translation Greek Translation @=Attic Koine Alternative NoteHey, waiter! ! !

Could we have a waiter over here? ;

Hey, waiter, where are you running off

to? -- For drinks!

, , ; -- ' .

Come here! !

Fetch me a beer and sausages right

away.

.

Very well, sir! , .

There, thats everything. , .

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The beer is good! !

I dont like it. .

The beer has a whang of tar in it. .

Beer over here, waiter -- your best! -- !

Hurry it up! ;

Youre not taking good care of us. !

Waiter, pour me another! , !

Pour one for me too! !

Lets go on drinking till dark. .

Its bad to drink. !

You get a hangover from too much beer. .

Im going for a beer. .

Ill call you if I need to. , .

Im going to get myself another. .

There you are! ,

Good. Ill give you a tip. . .

I cant afford to stick around here. .

The smoke is hurting my eyes. .

If youre not going to drink, then leave. !

Come along with me. .

The smoke is driving me away. .

Waiter, figure up our bill, please. , .

Well, you had six beers, sausages, bread -

- thats six dollars.

() . *.

Here you are. , .

I can hardly keep my balance as I go. .

19. Im Hungry.

English Translation Greek Translation @=Attic Koine Alternative NoteIm getting hungry. .

I dont have anything to eat. .

Hes starved! .

Im starving to death. .

Can I give you something to eat/drink? ; (;)

Give me something to eat! !

I want to have dinner. .

You havent had dinner yet? ;

No. .

I have to go to dinner. .

Then go right ahead to dinner. !

Hes coming to dinner. .

Dinner is served. .

The cup. .

The plate. .

The bowl. .

The knife. .

The fork. .*

The napkin. .

20. Mealtime

English Translation Greek Translation @=Attic Koine Alternative Note

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Im inviting you to breakfast. .

He invited me to breakfast. .

Well enjoy our meal. .

I counted on your coming. .

Hes having breakfast/breakfasting. .

Theres roasted meat. .

Potatoes and vegetables. .

Veal roast. () .

Beef roast. ()

Roast pork. ()

Theres roast lamb with potatoes. () .

Roast kid () .

Ham. ( )

Rabbit. () .

Fowl. () .

Eel. () .

I dont like eel. Id rather eat fowl. , .

Thats what I like to eat best. .

I had that to eat yesterday. .

Bring me some thrushes! !

Just have a taste of that! .

No, that doesnt suit me very well. , .

Have a bite of this! ! (2nd aor )We dont force anything on people. .

The meat tastes very good. .

Thats yummy! !

The sauce tastes very good !.

Theres one thing I still want.. .

Just give me a little bit of bread. !

and a bit of sausage and pea soup. .

the supper .

What shall we have for dessert? ;

Just bring me some white bread with

Swiss cheese.

.

Cakes are being baked. . Have a slice of quiche too. .

Thanks anyway (polite no) .

Ive had enough too. .

Fetch some wine! (white, red) (, )

The wine has a bouquet. .

I like to drink this wine here. .

Theres wine left over. .

About how much? ;

More than half. .

What should I do with it? ;

Take it along with you. .

B. AT SCHOOL

21. At school

English Translation Greek Translation @=Attic Koine Alternative NoteIts time to go. .

Its time to go to school. .

Im still studying even now. .

I can do my recitation now. .

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Ive already learned the new lesson. , .

Be off then to get to school. ;

Dont tarry! -- Get a move on! ! -- !

You have no time to lose. .

Dont worry! .

Dont be scared! .

Have no fear! .

Good morning, mates! , !

The schoolbench. .

Look sharp! ().

This seat is mine. .

22. Late to school!

English Translation Greek Translation @=Attic Koine Alternative NoteLets pray. !

Am I just a little bit late? ; contraction I got here late. !

God help me! -- oh, what a dunce I am. ! -- .

Im a dunce! !

Poor me! !

So where are you coming from? .

Youre late again! !

How come you just got here? ;

Its not even eight oclock yet.

You got here after the bell rang. .

Dont get mad at me; my watch is off. .

Really? Let me see it! ; ! (not: )

Sit down. ! (e.g. Aristophanes, Thesm. 221, Ranae 197, Nubes 254).

23. Written work

English Translation Greek Translation @=Attic Koine Alternative NoteLets see what youve written. , .

Here it is. .

Whats your assignment? ;

Give me your notebook so I can read it. , .

Let me see whats in it. , .

Do you have a pencil? ;

Your R is wretched! .

What sort of letter is that supposed to

be?

;

Youre careless! .

Do you do that by yourself? ;

I wrote it but my father corrected it. , .

Did you get all the details covered? ;

I think I did. .

Heres something thats missing. .

I didnt sleep last night; I worked on my

speech until dawn.

, .

I already know your character. .

Here youve repeated yourself. !

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Right at the outset youve made a

tremendous blunder.

.

Your work has 20 mistakes. .

heres a lot you dont know. .

24. Grammatical

English Translation Greek Translation @=Attic Koine Alternative NoteProceed! .

I want to test your competence in Greek. , .

Whats the genitive of this word? ;

The nominative, dative, accusative,

vocative?

, , , ;

Wrong! !

Exactly! !

Whats the present infinitive of this

verb?

() ;

Il note these things down. .

Im writing that down. .

The subjunctive, optative, imperative. , .

The infinitive, the participles. , .

The imperfect, the perfect , .

Pluperfect, aorist. , .

Future (first, second). . (, .)

The active, passive. , .

Your accentuation is wrong. .

The accent (acute, grave, circumflex). ( , , ).

You need the article. .

25. Interrogatory back and forth

English Translation Greek Translation @=Attic Koine Alternative NotePay attention. .

Whatever I ask, give me the answer. , . 'Give me a clear answer. !

Try saying something nuanced and

clever!

. (see B. Ar. Besp. 963 auch Protag 310 B.)Please go on. .

Go right on. , !

You dont seem to know what to say. , .

Why have you stopped talking? ;

Tell me what you mean. , .

Whats this nonsense youre spouting? ;

Youre not making any sense at all. .

Thats an altogether different matter. , !

Thats not what I asked you. .

(abruptly) Just answer my question. .

Youre talking in riddles. .

Are you serious about that or joking? ;

Nonsense! !

Say no more. !/!

Be quiet. ;

You idiot! !

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26. A picture

English Translation Greek Translation @=Attic Koine Alternative NoteI want to show you a picture. .

Look down! !

(Now) look up! !

Where are you looking? ;

Youre looking somewhere else. .

Just focus on this! !

But I hear some noise behind us. .

in front of us. .

Stop chattering! !

Just dont chatter! ;

27. Greek poets

English Translation Greek Translation @=Attic Koine Alternative NoteRecite for me the best passage from

Antigone!

.

The beginning of the Odyssey. .

What does this passage mean? ;

Youre not really with it. .

How naive! !

Wheres your understanding? ;

Youre out of your mind! !

Sophocles didnt write this passage the

way youre understanding it. Give it a

second look.

, . .

Consider this expression! !

means the same as . .

What does that mean? ;

Now youre making sense. .

Now youve got the whole thing. .

Thats a good comparison. .

Thats unquestionably the loveliest thing

that Sophocles ever wrote.

.

Sophocles is superior to Euripides. .

But even so he (Euripides) is a good

poet.

.

I dont admire Euripides. .

Cant you recall even one line of

Euripides?

;

You can do that one quite well. .

Youre well-versed in Euripides. .

Where did you learn that so well? ;

I copied out many passages from

Sophocles.

.

Recite for me something of a more

recent poet.

.

They dont deserve it; you couldnt find

an original poet any more among them

, .

What do you think about Aeschylus? ;

I consider Aeschylus the foremost of

poets.

.

Do you know this poem of Simonides? ;

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Yes. .

Yes indeed. .

Do you want me to recite it all? ;

Thats not necessary. .

What is this meter called? ;

I dont know the poem. .

Im going to turn now to

Act II of the tragedy. .

28. Translation

English Translation Greek Translation @=Attic Koine Alternative NoteLook up in your notebook the section on

Socrates. Its no. 107.

. .

Now pay attention! .

Lets translate that orally into Greek. .

Begin, then, N! , , .

Im pleased with your translation. .

Who taught you Greek? ;

Go on! .

Thats very good too! .

Go right on ahead, friend. , .

Thats an Ionic word. .

Are you translating into Ionian dialect? ;

Well, whats your translation? , ;

Hurry up and translate! !

Theres nothing to do with you! .

I am obliged to tell you this. .

You cannot translate three words without

making an error.

.

Stop! !

Write down this very section in Greek

too!

!

And the following section as well. . (lat. Menex. 241 Understand? ;

Absolutely! .

The task. .

Pick up the book and read it aloud. !

Damn! How bothersome that I forgot to

bring the notes (notebook).

! , ( ) .

Lend me a pen and paper. .

29. Busy

English Translation Greek Translation @=Attic Koine Alternative NoteEveryone goes to his own work .

Whats left for us two to do now? , ;

Well, thats done. .

Ill take care of that. .


Theres everything that you need. , .

Do you have everything you need? , ;

Yes, I have everything I need. , .

Its a very simple matter. .

Why are you doing this? ;

The business works better that way. .

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Mind your work! .

Dont do like the rest! , !

The work isnt getting done. .

What do you want to do then? ;

The rest is your task. .

Help me, if you have a moment. , !

I havent the time. ().

30. Praise and Blame

English Translation Greek Translation @=Attic Koine Alternative NoteWhat do you think of this student,

schoolmaster?

, ;

Hes no dummy. .

He doesnt seem to me to lack potential. .

No, hes quite capable. .

As well as industrious and wide-awake. .

How about the other one? ;

Hes not up to the mark. .

Well, Ill have a word with him later. .

He is forgetful and dull-witted. .

And he doesnt take pains. .

Hes changed completely. .

I know it. .

Well do what we usually do. .

Hes trifling, lazy and selfish. .

Hes wholly disoriented. .

How is A doing? . ;

Up to his abilities. .

Reasonably well. .

Grades for written work:

A .

A1 .

B+ .

B .

B- .

C+ .

C .

C- .

D .

SingingSingingSingingSinging


Sing something! !

I cannot sing. .

Go on and sing a song. .

What would you like to sing? ;

Then what shall we sing? ' ;

Tell me what you like to hear. , .

What a sweet (great) song! !

Let's sing anonther one.

May I sing a solo, please?

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Sing as much as you'd like. ' ' .

Stop singing. !

The only thing you sing about is

wine/beer!

I like that. ' .

Do you like that? ' ;

I will surely never forget what you

just sang.

, .

I will sing another song. .

Military DrillMilitary DrillMilitary DrillMilitary Drill (cf. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drill_commands)

English Translation Greek Translation @=Attic Koine Alternative NoteTo arms! !

Fall in! !

Attention! !

Parade rest! !

Dress right! !

Present arms! !

Order arms. !

Right face! !

Left face! !!

Turn left! !

Ready front! !

Forward march! !

(Company) halthalt! !

Double time march! !

Close, march! !

Double time! !

Double-time, one-two-one-two! !

You're rightYou're rightYou're rightYou're right

English Translation Greek Translation @=Attic Koine Alternative NoteYoure right. .

You Are right. .

You could be right. .

Youre Quitte right. .

Youre apparently right. .

I do think youre right. .

Hats what I think tool .

I think so too. t .

Hats crystal clean. .

Hats fair to say. .

Ill accept that. . (cf. Ar. Plut. 31, Plat. Prot 316A)

So it seems. .

Theres lots of evidence for that. .

infer from the facts. .

Yes!Yes!Yes!Yes!

English Translation Greek Translation @=Attic Koine Alternative NoteYes! (Undoubtedly!) .

Yes indeed! ! -- !

Quite right! . -- !

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Of course! !

To be sure! ! -- !

Absolutely! !

Me? And you, of course! ; !

Possibly. .

It may well be. !

No wonder! !

And thats not surprising. !

Splendid! !

Dont you know? ;

No!No!No!No!

English Translation Greek Translation @=Attic Koine Alternative NoteNo! !

Not me (not I)! .

No, but ...

Not at all! !

Dont do it! !

Not yet! .

Not until (this happens). , ( ).

Absolutely not! !

Theres no nee. !

Of course not! .

Id rattre not. ()!

Wise guy! Smartass! ! -- !

Ive no idea! !

Not at all! !

Not for anything in the world! !

Over my dead body! , !

You think Im crazy? ;

Its not Ilke that! !

But even so! !

Youre wring. .

Nonsense! !

Thats nonsense! !

Bu tthats different! !

But thats not what you said! !

I dont believe it! !

Commerce and Exchange

He wants money.He wants money.He wants money.He wants money.


Lit. "If the farm's earning money,

then all the trades are healthy."

Freely: "If the farmer's rich, so is

everybody else."

(Xen. Oed. V, 17)

Hes got all he needs. , .

Hes intent on getting something. .

What do you need? ; = What can I help you with?

What are you looking for?

; ;

What brings you here? ;

Please lend me 20 Marks. !

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Im in a pinch (financial straits). .

No! .

You have what you need. .

Please help me! ;

What do you want the money for? ;

Ill pay off the shoemaker. .

Where shall I get the money? ;

!

I appreciate your doing that! !

God bless you! !

Dont be angry with me, my friend! , !

Please say no more about it. ; !

But I beg of you ! -- !

The PeddlerThe PeddlerThe PeddlerThe Peddler

English Translation Greek Translation @=Attic Koine Alternative NoteHeres the door-to-door salesman again! !

Fine purses! Ties! Knives! ! ! !

How much do these cost? ;

Two and a half Marks. .

Oh no, thats too much. , .

Will you pay two Marks? ;

Heres a Mark and a half. .

What price for the purse? ; cf. You can get a very fine one for 4 Marks. .

Take it back, Im not buying it -- you

want too much Sie wollen zu viel

profitieren.

,

What will you give me for it? .

Hat will I live? Ill live you two Marks. ; .

Well, Take it then; thats better than

selling it for nothing.

.

Well never get rid of the fellow! .

The knife is worthless;I wouldnt pay 1

Mark for it.

; .

I paid 3 Marks for it myself. .

Im not making a thing on it. .

Really? ;

Swear on a Bible! !

I wont, by God! !

Sell it to someone else. !

Ill pay you for it. .

There you are. .

I paid 3 Marks for it. .

These are selling in Leipzig at 20 Marks

for a dozen.

Here he got it for 1 Mark. .

At the tailor.At the tailor.At the tailor.At the tailor.

English Translation Greek Translation @=Attic Koine Alternative NoteHello! !

And Hello to you too! !

How may I help you? ;

What are you looking for? ;

I need a jacket and trousers. .

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The shirt. .

The hat. .

The overcoat. .

The boots .

The sock/stocking .

The handkerchief. .

Hats the cost of these? ;

The Jackett costs 50 Marks, ,

the trousers cost 20 Marks. .

Thats the current price. .

Heres a very nice jacket with matching

pants.

.

Will it fit me? ;

Be so kind as to take off your overcoat. .

Please take off your jacket.. , , ! ;

Youre not wearing a new jacket. .

No indeed. My old jacket has holes. .

Hat a nice outfit you have now! !

The new jacket has fits just fine. .

Is there anything you dont like about it? ?

It doesnt become me. .

Dealing with ShoesDealing with ShoesDealing with ShoesDealing with Shoes

English Translation Greek Translation @=Attic Koine Alternative Note .

Put on these of mine! !

First try this one on. .

(Ar. Vespa. 1159, 1168). !

Slip out of your shoes (slippers). ( ).

Put these on. .

Do they fit? ;

Yes, theyre a perfect fit. , .

Where did you buy the pair of shoes

youre wearing now?

;

At the shopping-center. .

How much (did you pay)? ;

16 Marks. .

At the Produce StandAt the Produce StandAt the Produce StandAt the Produce Stand

English Translation Greek Translation @=Attic Koine Alternative NoteI have to go to the produce-stand. .

What for? ;

Sehs going to the produce-stand to get

grapes.

.

Ill buh them, if you live me the money. , .

Heres some change for you. !

What do you want me to pick up? ;

We want to buy some peaches for this

money.

.

Buy me (some) apples. .

apricots. ().

pears. .

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strawberries. .

vegetables. .

chestnuts. .

cherries. .

walnuts. .

hazel nuts. .

peaches. ().

plums. .

oranges. .

currants. .

radishes. .

anything available. .

How much can I get for this money? ;

15 to the Mark. .

What does butter sell for these days? ( ) ;

Its cheap. .

Its expansive to buh. .

Fresh butter, fresh meat. , .

I havent yet bought any. .

Weve made some purchases and were

headed home.

.

The price. .

In Society

Dance

English Translation Greek Translation @=Attic Koine Alternative NoteShe dances well, doesnt she? ;

Very. .

Im charmed. .

Im going to dance the Polonaise with her

the waltz, the Schottisch, the Franaise, the quadrille.

, , , ).

Allow me the pleasure of this dance, Maam. (-- Miss.)

, ! (-- !)

I dont mind. (lit. no objection) .

Please stop, I cant go on any longer. , .

Im worn out. .

Allow me just this one more dance! .

Just this one then and no more. .

Its a pleasure to dance with you. !

Who is that glancing in this direction? The one at the doorway?

; ;

Its my husband. .

Why is he making such a dreadful face? ;

Hes very jealous. .

Lets pretend not to see him. .

Ill be careful. .

Men are not to be trusted .

Shes only been married for 3 months. .

The dance teacher. .

To dancing school. .

A Story

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Listen, my dear, I have a charming tale I want to tell you.

, , .

So tell it then. , .

What do you mean? ;

I dont believe you! !

Were you shocked? ;

Youre making it all up! !

You wont tell me the truth! .

If youre really saying whats true, then I dont know what I should say.

, .

According to what youre tellling me, its a poser.

, , .

Tell her what happened. .

Narrate, explaine. .

What was her answer to that? ;

Shes rationalizing/making excuses. .

Ill tell you a story, as follows -- .

I dont know.


I dont know. .

I cant say. .

Where should one go (for help)? ;

I intend to find out. .

I dont quite know/dont know exactly. .

No, this much I do know. , .

I dont know for sure. , .

I do know. .

Im aware of it. (lit. we do remember) !

Of course I know it. !

If you really want to know, Ill tell you. , .

What are you saying? (Could that be true?)

!

I have it on the best authority (lit. Ive learned this from those who really know.)

.

Have you heard anything yet about what happened?

;

I didnt know that (until now). .

Then its no wonder youre grieved. .

The beautiful and the ulgy.


Look at that woman: what a beauty! , !

Who is that woman there? ;

The one in the gray dress? ;

Shes the loveliest of all women. .

Who in the world is she? (Who could she be?)

;

Does any of you know her? ;

I certainly do. .

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Its my cousin. .

!

She has a lovely complexion. !

She has a tender, beautiful glance. .

Shes got lovely hands too. .

And she likes to laugh/smile .

Im in love with that girl. .

But isnt she penniless? ;

No, shes rich; she has quite a bit of property.

; .

Do you know who she likes like? A. ; .

Thats a lovely lass over there! .

Who is that behind her? ;

Who? Thats Schulzs wife. ; .

I dont care as much for the other one. .

Yes, shes a dog. .

Andshes got a snub nose. ().

And shes all made-up. ().

Her perfume smells bad. .

Do you smell something? ;

That perfume of hers isnt pleasing. .

Herr Schulze.


His name is Schulze? What sort of a man is this Mr. Schulze?

; ;

Dont you know him? ; ( ;)

No, Im a stranger here, just recently moved in.

, .

Hes the prime mover in the city. .

He has a long beard. .

And gray hair? .

How does he make a living? ;

The man got rich quickly. .

How did he do it? ;

Orignally he learned a trade; then he became a farmer, and now hes a merchant.

. .

He owns a factory/plant. .

Workman. .

Judge. .

Civil servant. .

Lawyer. .

Pharmacist. .

Banker. .

Officer. .

Student. .

Pupil .

Teacher.

Professor. .

Hes from the country. .

Hes fromt the neighborhood. .

I think hes boring. .

Hes not a bad man. .

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(Just look) how cocky he was strutting in!

!

I dont think its very smart to put on airs like that.

.

But N.N. really is a gentleman. . . .

Wie alt?


He has only one daughter. (lt. A lone daughter happens to belong to him.)

.

How old is she? ;

She is more than a year older than you. .

More than 20 years old. .

Youre a young man of 19 years. .

You must dance with grls younger than 20 years old.

.

Shes sitting there by the older women. .

Where? Point her out! ; !

Hows she dressed? ;

Her mother died 10 years ago. . (or .)

Her father is in his sixties. .

The household. .

Loves joy and Loves

sorrow

Liebesglck und Liebesweh.

Loves yearning


What do you think of the girl/lass? ;

Not a chance against my Ann! .

Im utterly helpless when I think of Ann.

(or ) .

Really? ;

Are you surprised? ;

Why are you surprised? ;

Its so painful not to have here here with me!

!

Dont be a fool! !

Time seems to go by so slowly when I cant see her in all her splendor.

, .

Shes not here. .

But shes on the way. .

Here she comes! !

Now at last I see her. .

Shes been there a while. .

Damn it! Thats odd! !

Whats wrong with you ;

N.s following after her and greeting her!

; . !

Why should I care? .

And shes taking his hand! .

Poor me! !

She doesnt seem to see you. .

She gave him her hand. .

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Let her go! !

Im going. Ill say hello to my aunt. .

Ive already said hello to her. .

How nice of you not to greet me! ! (ironic)

Should I?


What are you planning? ;

What are you going to do? ;

Give me some good advice! !

What should I do? ;

Im afraid youre going to regret this. .

Be careful that she doesnt get away from you.

.

Its up to you to do the rest. .

What do you think I should do? ;

Youve got to talk to her at the first opportunity.

, .

Thats exactly what I want to do. .

But the matter is not that far along yet. .

Theres a hang-up in the matter. .

Thats a tought nut! !

Dont worry! .

Dont be afraid! .

Have no fear, my friend! , .

Nothing will happen to you. () .

It wont be my fault! , .


Way to go!


Make haste! ! !

Hurry up now! ;

Dont slow down! !

Do it! !

Do it now! ;

You mustnt delay. .

Lets not waste time. .

Dont waste time! ;

Its now or never! !

At least lets give it a try! (e.g. Ar. Vesp. 1129)

Ill take you at your word and do it. .

Ill give it a try. .

Even if it kills me. !

Im almost there! .

At last! !

What if she says, No, and wont do it? ; (cf. Aves 555)

Well find out right away. .

I will find out. .

Loves joy.


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I like/admire you. .

Really? ;

Why do you say that? ;

Because I love you. .

If you really love me from your heart, speak to my mother.

, .

Give me a kiss! . ( .)

Please give me a kiss! , !

Come on, give me a kiss! ,

Uh oh, I hope the rest of them dont see me.

, !

Were quite alone! .

Stop! Stop! ! !

Im so happy1 !

Give me your hand! .

I swear Ill never leave you. !

The mother-in-law


What's this about? ; -- ;

God Almighty! !

Damn! !

Weve been found out! !

Heres the scoundrel! !

What on earth are you up to? ;

Whats your problem? ;

Youre a disgrace! !

Keep your calm! !

Youve disgraced us! !

But this is utterly outrageous! ;

Stop it! !

Off with you! ;

Get out of here! ;

Just get out of here! ;

Go to Hell! !

Out! !

Hell with you! !

Just go to Hell! ;

Youre out of your mind, lady! , ./ , !

Lady, youre outrageous! , !

Whew! !

You wont get away with this! ( );

Youll be sorry! .

Ill put an end to your arrogance! .

Calm down! !

What you did beats everything! ;

I wont put up with this! !

Damm! What am I to do? , ;

See what youve done? , ;

Youre to blame for it! !

What a bother!


Why are you so down? ;

Im ashamed. .

Your wife has really put you through the wringer. .

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Shes very mad at us. .

Thats very unpleasant for us. .

I keep wishing I hadnt done that. , !

I never did expect this to happen. .

Dont gnash your teeth! !

It is what it is. .

Dont hold a grudge! .

Its better to keep ones peace. .

That was the wrong thing for us to do. .

Dont be vexed, man! , (Ar. Vespa. 287, 1003).

Butt theres no way I can keep silent. .

But you alone were to blame for that. .

It wasnt right for you to do that! !

Whats it to you? ;

What were you thinking when you did that? ;

Sheer madness! !

Youve acted so wrongly! !

What you did was wrong! .

Is that what youre accusing me of? ;

Butt there wasnt anything else. .

Dont preach to me, but -- , --

Youll be the death of me! !

Butt this much I can tell you.

The womans eating my heart out. .

No bad jokes.


That was so funny! !

Thats really funny! !

That ones on me! .

Hes cracking bad jokes. .

Dont make wise cracks! !

!

Is that why youre mocking me? ;

Dont be ridiculous! .

Its not you were laughing at. .

At whom then? ;

What are you laughing about? ;

Stop it! -- Shut up! ! -- !

Please dont speak to me any more. ;

Alls well that ends well.


It may still come out right. .

God willing. . .

Hat warnt have you vor that? ;

If we succeed, Ill praise God with all my heart. , .

As is likely. .

May the Force be with you! !

But if we fail? ;

Hurrah! !

How lucky you are! !

Hes been very fortunate. .

How so? ;

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Hes married a fair young maid. .

Hes gotten rich. .

He can enjoy life. .

So what else? ;

Hes sorely missed by his friends. .

Hes a freind of mine. .

F. At HomeThats where he lives.


Could you tell me where Mr. Miller lives? ( ) , ;

Id Ilke to know where Miller live. , .

Direct me, please! !

On Leipzig Street. .

Hes moving away. .

He is away from home. .

He lives nearby. .

Here he is looking out the window. .

There he is. .

Whos knocking on the door? ?

Open the door! ! (Ar. Lys. 1216, Nub. 181)

Open up! ;

Just open the door! .

Whos there? ;

Announce me. .

I dont quite know your name. .

Is Miller in? ;

No, he isnt in. .

At the moment hes not in. .

Really? ;

Hes standing at the doorway. .

Hes about to go out. (Ar.Eccl. 271.) or .

In the morning.


I get up early. .

Before dawn. .

The sun is up. .

Sunset. .

Hes in the bedroom. .

The bed. .

In bed. .

Hes not out of bed yet. ( ).

Hes sleeping now. .

He was up late yesterday. (later ) .

Wake up, you! , !

On your feet! !

Light a lamp. .

There. .

Hand me some shoes, socks, and trousers. .

Ive already put on my shoes. .

Bring some water for my hands. .

A washbasin. Soap. . .

My hands are dirty. .

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Have you washed? ' ;

I already washed my hands and face. .

Can you manage without a handkerchief? ;

You look filthy. .

He hasnt bathed. .

Wipe off the table. .

Ill stay home. .

Were be busy studying at my house. ( ).

At your house? ;

To be sure. .

You were at my house yesterday. .

Come to my house today. !

57. Sit. Stand.


Off with the coat. .

Im taking it off. .

Where shall we sit? .

Sit down! !

Sit! !

Sit! !

With your permission. !

There, Im sitting down. .

But I am seated. .

You dont have a good seat. .

Have you anything to eat? ;

May I bring you supper? ;

I only want some bread and meat. .

Ive brought something to drink. .

Let me drink something. .

There. .

You have no right to sit here. .

Up with you! !

Stand up quickly then before anyone sees you. , ;

Stand up straight. .

Keep on standing. .

Yes sir, Captain! , !

58. Wife and Children


Shes given birth to a boy. .

He has lots of little mouths to feed. .

His children are numerous. .

Where are the children? ;

Wheres my wife gone? ;

Can anyone tell me where my wife is? ,

I cant say. .

Shes bathing and feeding the child. .

The children have been bathed. .

Sehs putting the children to bed. .

Its high time! .

Youve played long enough. .

Theyre throwing dice -- for what? -- ;

Mind your own business! !

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Dont do that! !

There, take a look! !

Your uncle has brought along pretty presents. .

Little Lisa is clapping her hands for joy. .

My wife is not in sight. .

Are you looking for me? ;

Come right here to me, my golden Darling. , .

59. Childrens spats


Youre being unfair. .

Its not fair of you to do that to me. .

Youll be sorry if you make me mad! , !

Give it back to me! !

Or else! .

You want one upside of your mouth? ;

Youll be sorry you said that. !

What are you going to do? ;

Youll get your comeuppance. .

Go croak! !

Heres a knuckle-sandwich for you! !

Go to Hell! !

Lay it on him! !

Ill show you! !

Dont get too close to me! !

Ha! Now hes trapped! ! !

Away with you! ;

Good riddance to bad rubbish! .

60. Child discipline


Hats all this uproar here? ;

Not so loud! ! -- ! -- !

Listen to me! ;

Ill tell you! , !

What is it? ;

Whats the matter? ;

Whos shouting for me? ;

Should I say it? ;

Out with it! .

Karl has been hitting us. .

What are you telling me: ;

And what was the reason for it? ;

Why? ;

So ill-tempered! !

Thats you all the time! !

Its not my fault. .

I swear he did the same thing to me. , .

Are you going to deny it? ;

Dont mutter! !

Dont lie to me! !

You deserve a beating! .

Slow down, where are you running off to?, ! ;

Dont be mad at me, father! , .

I cant take any more of this! , .

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