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I find two spellings for the word " poor". In μαδημα 22 it is spelled φτωχες. Ιn μαδημα 16 it is spelled πτωχος. Which is correct? Is there some other explaination? Thanks CC |
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The standard demotic spelling is now φτωχός; πτωχός is the older pronunciation and spelling going back to the ancient/classical language. You should learn this adjective as φτωχός, -ή, -ό. Just be aware that you may see it spelled as πτωχός, -ή, -ό in older written material or in more formal contemporary writing. Regards, Greg Brush |
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I would agree with Greg, with a couple of clarifications/notes. (1) These differences are common in many words and you will see a pattern after awhile. They are sometimes regional, as well, not just old versus new. One example that is similar to this is the word "seven," it can be: επτά or εφτά. So those two letters are often interchanged. Also, Θ and Τ, as in φθηνός or φτηνός. There are TONS of things like this. (2) You have to be aware of πτωχός for learning related words. For example, we say "πτωχεύω" (to go bankrupt), but we say "φτωχαίνω" (to become poor or to empoverish). I have never seen the letters changed on these. Hope this wasn't too much info... |
