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    her water broke = έσπασαν τα νερά της

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    her water broke = έσπασαν τα νερά της

    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.
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    Μιχαήλ / Μιχάλης

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    Μιχαήλ / Μιχάλης

    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
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    Fire Roads & Terraces

    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...
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    Euthanasia or Put an Animal to Sleep

    Good morning friends, I am wondering what the colloquial expression might be in Greek for euthanasia or to "Put an animal to sleep" as in when one has a veterinarian "put an animal to sleep" because it is in extreme pain and it is dying. Thank you. Cosmas
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    statute of limitations

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    statute of limitations

    Good morning friends, The phrase "Statute of Limitations" refers to a period of time beyond which a crime cannot be prosecuted. Is there a similar phrase in Greek? Thank you. Cosmas
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    drain hole = σιφόνι

    Good morning friends, Could someone please help me with the best word or phrase for a drain hole that one would drill in to a balcony so that too much water wouldn't accumulate and flood in to an apartment? I see a number of options but am not sure which one is best: φρεάτιο αποχέτευση αγωγός...
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    weightlifter = αρσιβαρίστας, αθλητής άρσης βαρών

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    weightlifter = αρσιβαρίστας, αθλητής άρσης βαρών

    Hello friends, I am wondering what some colloquial expressions are for a "weight lifter"? The kind of person who goes in to a gym and lifts weights. I'm looking for colloquial expressions that weight lifters might use themselves when they are referring to their sport. Thank you.
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    welder

    Hello friends, Can someone tell me what the colloquial word/ phrase is for a welder as in the person who uses a torch to attach pieces of metal together? I am looking for the word that street people might use. Thank you.
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    A 5-euro bill= "Τάλιρο" ?

    A 5 drachme coin used to be called a "Τάλιρο". Would a 5-euro bill be referred to the same way? Thank you.
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    Family or Class Reunion

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    Family or Class Reunion

    These are interesting. I wouldn't have thought of these. So if one wanted to say "class reunion" what would the word for "class" be? :unsure: Thank you!
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    Family or Class Reunion

    The phrases "Family Reunion" or "Class Reunion"-- what would be the closest equivalent in Greek, friends? "Οικογενειακή Συγκέντρωση" sounds a little odd. I'm wondering if there is something more appropriate? Thank you. Cosmas
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    not at all surprising = καθόλου απροσδόκητα, διόλου απροσδόκητα

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    not at all surprising = καθόλου απροσδόκητα, διόλου απροσδόκητα

    Good morning friends, Is the right way to say "I heard the very good but not at all suprising news that your daughter got in to the University of Athens" "άκουσα τα πολύ καλά αλλά καθόλου απροσδόκητα νέα ότι η κόρη σου μπέικε στο Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών." Thanking you in advance... Cosmas
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    Symbol for "times" in Greek

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    χέρωμα > οχύρωμα = fortification

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