Cheers in greek

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aemilius
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Cheers in greek

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Hi,<br /><br />I am just curious what was the greek word (or expression) for CHEERS!<br /><br />aemilius

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Re:Cheers in greek

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Ancient Greek's full of expressions about good health. Most common "Cheers" wish was:<br /><br /> [size=150] εἰς ὑγιείαν !
αἴτιον: ἡ ψυχὴ μετὰ λόγου· συναίτιον: τὸ πῦρ [Ἡράκλειτος]

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Re:Cheers in greek

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but also:<br /><br /> ([size=150]φιλοτησίαν) [size=150]προπίνω σοι / [size=150]ὑμῖν<br /><br /> or simply <br /><br /> [size=150]ὑγιείαν !
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Re:Cheers in greek

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[size=150]εὐχαριστῶ σοι greagach!<br /><br />aemilius<br />

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Re:Cheers in greek

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[size=18=12]εὐχάριστω(efharisto) has become "thank you" in modern greek. Interesting evolution... ;D<br /><br />

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