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Hello, What would be the most "poetic" way to say that someone "wants to work in carpentry" -- in other words, with their hands, with wood, building furniture, windows, doors etc? «Ξυλουργός, μαραγκός, να δουλέψει με ξύλο» are the only expressions that come to mind but am wondering if there's...

Good morning everyone. The expression "A good old boy" is an expression used in the United States to imply someone who looks the other way when shortcuts are taken or the law is broken. It could, for example, be a corrupt police captain who looks the other way when someone does something...

A medicine that is considered addictive... what would it be called in Greek, please? Would it be "εθιστικο ναρκοτικω"?

Another one. Does anyone know of a Greek equivalent to this? Thank you.

Does anyone know an expression in Greek that conveys the meaning of this popular expression in English? Thank you.

What would the title be for the "Director of Security" of a large organization like a hotel? Thank you.

Is there a phrase in Greek for the state of being in semi-retirement meaning I work six months a year and take off six months a year?

If you want to say that the "group is out of my control" or "the party is out of my control" what would be the best way to do that please? Thank you.

When an architect comes up with sketches or alternatives to show a client that phase is called "Conceptual Design". Once one of the alternatives in the "Conceptual Design" phase is approved by the client then the architect begins the final construction drawings. If somebody could please give...

Good morning friends, The colloquial phrase for a motorcycle repair man eludes me. I don't think it's "Τεχνίτης" but can't think of what it would be. And then if I meet one and want to ask them "Do you repair motorcycles?" would I say "επισκευάζετε μοτοσυκλέτες;" Thank you.

Here is possibly a hard one: What is the best way to talk about efficiency in Greece? For example, "A cafeteria style restaurant is more efficient than a waiter type model." Or "We have to improve the efficiency of our business." Thank you.

Another possibly tricky one: If one wanted to ask "Does his superior speak English?" what word would be best for "superior" when referring to the person that one is immediately answerable to? Not "αφεντικό" right? Not "προιστάμενος" either, I don't think? Thank you!

When traveling in a taxi that has not turned on its meter, what expression do I use to say "Can you please turn on your meter? How will I know if the charge is correct?" Thank you.

This may be a difficult thing: Is there a Greek phrase that's at all similar to the phrase "Jack of All Trades" which, of course, refers to someone who is good at many different things. Specifically to be used for someone who works in a factory and can do many different things - and is not...

3d modeling is a process where architects and interior designers build a 3-dimensional digital model of their design in the computer. I’m wondering what the phrase would be in Greek and if there’s a more formal phrase and a colloquial phrase both for the activity of 3d modeling (“I am a 3d...

Έχει μπερδευτεί λιγάκι Είναι αποπροσανατολισμένος Αισθάνεται σύγχυση Is there a better expression for someone who is “troubled” or “struggling” in general in life? The problems with these is that they imply seem to imply a condition that is temporary that may only last a few minutes but what...

Hello all, I am looking for the most colloquial way to refer to a forklift in Greek. I know the word ΠΕΡΟΝΟΦΟΡΟ but have a feeling that there is something more colloquial that the people who actually use one would refer to it as. Thank you.

Is obviously a colloquial expression for when fluid first comes from a pregnant woman's body. What is the equivalent in Greek, please? Thank you.

Good morning friends, Can someone tell me if Μιχαήλ and Mιχάλης are both the Greek translation of Michael? And if so why is there a difference between them? Thank you. Cosmas

What is the Greek word or phrase for the fire roads that are cut in to the mountains that help keep fires from spreading from one region to another? And what is the Greek word or phrase for terraces that are carved in to a mountain that are planted with fruit and olive trees? Thanking you in...