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Hi! I frequently encounter phrases with "αλλα και" in greek texts, like: "... να εξασκούμαστε στην αγάπη αλλα και στην υπομονή" How should I understand them? I thought that the correct translation is "... that we train ourselves not only in love but also in patience", is that correct? |
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αλλά και generally means "as well as" or "but also in addition". So yes: ... να εξασκούμαστε στην αγάπη αλλά και στην υπομονή = ... that we train ourselves not only in love but also in patience. -or- ... that we train ourselves in love as well as in patience. Regards, Greg Brush |
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Therefore I am give two examples in pure Greek. A first translation is followed after sentence. Keep in mind that translating word by word sometimes is impossible. D. Stavropoulos (Oxford's English <-> Greek dictionary author) suggests to give a context for a word or for an expression which has wide usage. Generally, Αλλά = but και = and 1) Η Άννα είναι κακό αλλά και καλό κορίτσι. Anna is a bad girl but she is also good. 2) Πρέπει να αγαπάμε αλλά και να βοηθάμε τους ανθρώπους. We should love and help people (or must could say although it is a strict obligation). |
