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This might be a difficult one: Is there a Greek equivalent to the "Holy Grail" as in something that everyone wants but is very hard to get? It doesn't have to be a literal translation -- but just something that conveys a similar concept. Thank you.

Could someone tell me how old the language in the "Πατερ ημών ο εν τοις ουρανοίς..." is? I thought it was 19th century but I'm being told it's much older. Thank you.

A second one in the same day if I may: Is there a word, phrase or expression in Greek that is similar to "I will not have any desert but will enjoy it vicariously through you?" or "I don't know how to water ski but will enjoy it vicariously through you." Thank you. Cosmas

Could someone please help me with the Greek word(s) for “Projectionist” as in the person who works in a movie theater and is responsible for running the projector that shows a film? I am looking for both an official maybe more technical word and a colloquial word if there is one. Thank you.

Good morning friends. The phrase that is used for "rich food" in English in the negative sense food that you would fear if you have high cholesterol - would that be "λαδερα"?

Looking for a colloquial word for "to bribe" or "bribery." I know about "δώροδοκια" but wondering if there's something more colloquial, please. Also, can anyone recommend an online dictionary of Greek synonyms and/or antonyms. Thank you.

I am looking for the best colloquial word for a farm as in a piece of property where they grow produce or graze animals. I see "αγρόκτημα" but is that the best choice? Is that how a farmer would refer to his property? I'm not talking about an "official" word like the kind you might find on a...

Can anyone tell me what the reason is for how the past tense of the following verbs seems to be so different from the original word? Βλέπω / είδα Λέω/ είπα Έχω/ είχα Έρχομαι / ήρθα

When you are addressing a monk you would say “γέροντα” right? When addressing a nun would you say “αδελφή” - right? And in Greece is there no distinction between a monastery and a convent? Anotherwords are they both called “μοναστίρια”? Thank you.

Is there a word or phrase in Greek for "Citizens Action Groups" like the kind that elected officials meet with to discuss specific topics? For example, after the elections last week, a mayor might meet with such a group to discuss a specific subject like traffic on an island. Is this customary...

If one wants to refer to any moving vehicles in general -- collectively -- like cars, motorcycles, and atv's (gourounes) you can use "αυτοκινούμενα οχήματα” but is there anything else? Thank you.

Good morning friends, There are streets on our island where motorcycle riders drive at unbelievably fast and dangerous speeds. What do we call the speed cameras that one sees deployed on the streets that photograph people that are speeding and giving them tickets? I know they exist in the...

Good morning friends. What would the Greek expression be for "Disturbing the Peace" as when a rooster crows all night or dog barks without stopping? How would one refer to it when speaking to the police? Thank you.

Good morning friends. I know I've touched on this in the other threads (Περαστικά) but I'm wondering if we could address this head on? You have a seriously ill person, maybe elderly, maybe not, that may or may not survive but it's uncertain. They're at the phase of their treatment where it...

If you are walking through a store and "just browsing" - anotherwords you are not looking for anything particular but just looking to see what's in the store and if the store clerk asks you if they can help you - what would the Greek phrase be for "just browsing?" It's not "χαζεύουμε" is it?

What would the phrase be for “spiritual teacher” both specifically if you have a relationship with a Greek Orthodox priest who acts as your guide, or teacher, and more broadly for anyone who acts as a “spiritual teacher” outside the Greek Orthodox faith? I don’t think it would be “πνευματικός...

I was just looking at some of the treads on this site about "Landlord" (some of which I started) and wondering if we can have a deeper discussion about why there would not be a clearer equivalent in Greek? The concept of someone who owns real estate and rents it out is certainly very very...

Is there a Greek verb for to volunteer as in "We're looking for anyone who wants to volunteer to clean the beach" meaning, of course, that they wouldn't get paid in any way. If there isn't a verb what would be the best way to phrase it, please? Thank you.

If a work of art has provocative or disturbing content (of a sexual nature) how would one articulate that in Greek, please? Would it be "Προκλητικο"? Thank you

This is a variation on the "Due to circumstances beyond my control" thread below. How would you say "My group has OVERRULED me and we will not rent the bikes..." when you want to communicate that it was not YOUR idea and therefore OUT OF YOUR CONTROL. Thank you!