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04:45 Apr 28, 2018 |
Greek to English translations [Non-PRO] Art/Literary - General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters / meaning | |||||
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| Selected response from: Nick Lingris United Kingdom Local time: 21:27 | ||||
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4 +1 | gusto | yearning | the blues | high spirits |
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gusto | yearning | the blues | high spirits Explanation: The word μεράκι has three (or four) distinct meanings: 1. αγάπη, ζήλος, όρεξη: Η μαγειρική θέλει μεράκι. (sense of) dedication, enthusiasm, gusto, passion 2. επιθυμία, λαχτάρα: Το ’χω μεράκι να ασχοληθώ με το θέατρο. longing, yearning, strong desire 3. (plural, μεράκια) α. καημός: Πιάσε ένα ποτό να φύγουν τα μεράκια. the blues, gloom β. ευχάριστο συναίσθημα που προκύπτει από διασκέδαση: Ήπιαν λίγο και ήρθαν στα μεράκια. high spirits Obviously, there are other alternatives and one’s choice depends on the context. |
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