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in reply to a message by Pavlos
Yes! I used to study Greek for a while so I know something about the -o. But taken that most feminine names in, say, Romance languages end in -a, people might have wished to change the -o in Greek names into something more recognizable in the new environment (as opposed to male names such as Mio and Pio)... Just a thought.
Completely off the topic, since you're our Greek scholar: another Greek word I've been thinking about lately is Zoë. Zooee means "life" as in "life given by God", right? Now what is the difference between "zooee" and "bios"?
Lass
Completely off the topic, since you're our Greek scholar: another Greek word I've been thinking about lately is Zoë. Zooee means "life" as in "life given by God", right? Now what is the difference between "zooee" and "bios"?
Lass
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Scholar, moi? Phtt! *You* are the scholar, to inquire about such nuances as the difference between Zoe and Bios :)
"Bios" means life, but in the sense of "livelihood" or "mode of life". Its offshoots words such as "biography" and "biology".
"Zoe" also means life, but more in the sense of "living and being alive". It is a much "livelier" expression for life than Bios. Related words include Zoon (living animal) and, hence, zoo ;)
"Bios" means life, but in the sense of "livelihood" or "mode of life". Its offshoots words such as "biography" and "biology".
"Zoe" also means life, but more in the sense of "living and being alive". It is a much "livelier" expression for life than Bios. Related words include Zoon (living animal) and, hence, zoo ;)
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Thanks!
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