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Author: Emmanuela Lia May 6, 2018 Duration: 0:55


(Piano music) Hello, and welcome to Your Greek Word On A Sunday, a weekly, bite-size podcast for anyone curious on language, etymology and connections. I am your host, Emmanuela Lia and wherever you are in the world, if you want to entertain your brain for a few minutes, this is the podcast for you. Let's Go!

A and U in Greek form a diphthong...or two, based on a complex grammar rule, But we'll stick to one for now. A + U make 'AF'. This rule is ignored in English mostly because the Greek words that came here were pronounced in Latin. ΑΥΤΟΣ or ΕΑΥΤΟΣ in ancient Greek and modern Greek means 'the self'. If you spell that you have A+U+T+O and since the Greek final 's' is dismissed in Latin, you stop there. So something that's self sufficient AUTO.

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Each week, Emmanuela Lia offers a quiet, thoughtful moment with Your Greek Word On A Sunday. This award-nominated podcast explores the fascinating journey of language, focusing on a single Greek word that has found a home in everyday English. It’s a bite-sized piece of history and connection, released every Sunday. You’ll hear more than just a definition; each episode traces the word’s path from ancient roots to modern usage, revealing how ideas and culture travel and transform across centuries and continents. Emmanuela unpacks the stories embedded within these travelling words, showing how they silently shape our thinking and link us to a distant past. Listening to this podcast feels like uncovering a hidden layer of meaning in the language we use without a second thought. It’s for anyone curious about where words come from, how history echoes in our speech, and the subtle threads that connect different worlds. The gentle, weekly rhythm and focused format make it a perfect companion for a reflective morning or a calm evening, turning a simple etymological exploration into a consistent ritual of discovery.
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Your Greek Word On A Sunday
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Psychedelic [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:27
(Piano music) Hello and welcome to Your Greek Word On A Sunday, a weekly, bite-size podcast for anyone curious on language, etymology and connections. I am your host, Emmanuela Lia and wherever you are in the world, if y…
Geography [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09
(Piano music) Hello and welcome to Your Greek Word On A Sunday, a weekly, bite-size podcast for anyone curious on language, etymology and connections. I am your host, Emmanuela Lia and wherever you are in the world, if y…
Orthodox [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12
(Piano music) Hello and welcome to Your Greek Word On A Sunday, a weekly, bite-size podcast for anyone curious on language, etymology and connections. I am your host, Emmanuela Lia and wherever you are in the world, if y…
Diploma & Diplomat [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:06
(Piano music) Hello and welcome to Your Greek Word On A Sunday, a weekly, bite-size podcast for anyone curious on language, etymology and connections. I am your host, Emmanuela Lia and wherever you are in the world, if y…
Carat [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09
(Piano music) Hello and welcome to Your Greek Word On A Sunday, a weekly, bite-size podcast for anyone curious on language, etymology and connections. I am your host, Emmanuela Lia and wherever you are in the world, if y…
Stoicism [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:22
(Piano music) Hello and welcome to Your Greek Word On A Sunday, a weekly, bite-size podcast for anyone curious on language, etymology and connections. I am your host, Emmanuela Lia and wherever you are in the world, if y…
Metamorphosis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02
(Piano music) Hello and welcome to Your Greek Word On A Sunday, a weekly, bite-size podcast for anyone curious on language, etymology and connections. I am your host, Emmanuela Lia and wherever you are in the world, if y…
Epic [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13
(Piano music) Hello and welcome to Your Greek Word On A Sunday, a weekly, bite-size podcast for anyone curious on language, etymology and connections. I am your host, Emmanuela Lia and wherever you are in the world, if y…
2024 Thank you! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:57
Hello everyone!As the end of 2024 approaches, I'd like to take a minute to thank each and every one of you for the love and support you've shown for this podcast. I intend to keep your minute of knowledge ad free and try…
Cinnamon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:27
(Piano music) Hello and welcome to Your Greek Word On A Sunday, a weekly, bite-size podcast for anyone curious on language, etymology and connections. I am your host, Emmanuela Lia and wherever you are in the world, if y…