| Greek Toponyms in Western Balkans (both todays and ancient ones + tribes). (Scroll bellow for central & eastern Balkans) |
| Some rather random(150) GREEK words in Montenegrin speech (it is a dialect within Serbian language) and wider Serbian (Crna Gora/CG) (Serbian or Serbia/Se)(Greek/Gr) |
Neke od Helenskih Rijeci u Crnogorskom Govoru / Some of the Hellenic Words in the Montenegrin Speech *Chech/Polish are included in some cases since these are the closest languages to original Serbs (today Sorbs in eastern Germany) (same words except early slavs could not have had them!) **Words clearly greek in origin (in very rare instances western Slavs have some of them also but then again they were though by Byzantine Slavophones like Methodius after the slavic invasion of Balkans so it is highly likely that they got it from Byzantines since it is highly unliekly that Greeks got it from early primitive Slavs !) Greek---(Ancient Greek)-------Serbian--(+check/polish)-----English 1.Mitera / Μητέρα (Mater/ματέρ-Doric Gr.)---- ----Mater(CG)-(+matka)---------------Mother** Nuna/Νουνα--------- ---------------Nana--(+babicka/babka)---Grandmother** Stavlos/Σταβλος--------------------štala----(+stoisko)-------------stable** Thalasa/θαλασσα..(sea-gr)--------Talas----(+morska fala)-------wave(se)** Kokoras/Κόκορας-------------------Kokot--(+kohout/kogut)--------Rooster Petinos/Πετεινος--------------------Petao---(+kohout/kogut)--------Rooster** Kota/Κότα--------------------------Koka--(+samica ptaka/pol.)--Fem.chicken** Ftani/Φτανη---(arrived-gr)--------Stani-----(+przestać/přestat)------Stop(se) Sitari/Σιτάρι-------------------------žitarice--(+zbóż/obiloviny)------wheat** 10. Oriza/όρυζα--(oriza/όρυζα)-----Oriz-CG-(+ryżu/rýže)-----------Rice** Sholia/Σχολή---(skoli/σχολή)------škola-----(+Szkoła)-------------School** Avli/Αυλή---------------------------Avlija---(+dwór/nádvoří)------courtyard** Strofa/Στροφα----------------------Strofa----(+zwrotka)---------verse** Stihi/Στιχη---------------------------Stih------(+verš/wiersz)----------lyrics** Harti/Χάρτη---(map-gr)------------Hartija----(+papíru/papieru)-----paper(se)** Boia/Μπογιά-------------------------Boja------(+barva/kolor)----------color** Musteris/Μουστερής------------Mušterija--(+zákazník/klientów)---customer** Hasapis/Χασάπης-------------------Kasapin--(+řezník,rzeźnik)-------butcher** Kafga/Καβγά-------------------------Kavga---(+šarvátka)---------fight/brawl** 20.Pazari/Παζάρι--------------------Pazariti--(+nakupovat/zakup)----shoping** Skala/Σκάλα-------------------------Skale-----(+Stupnice)-------scale/ladder** Fanari/Φανάρι-----------------------Fenjer----(+lucerna/latarnia)----lantern** Spirta/Σπίρτα------------------------špirta-----(+zápalky/mecze)----matches** Sapuni/Σαπούνι----------------------Sapuni----(+mýdlo/mydło)------Soaps** Vazo/Βάζο----------------------------Vaza-------(+Važa,Wazy)------Vase** Deka/Δέκα --------(ten)-Deka (u CG jedinica za mjeru)------------Ten** Pende/Πέντε------- (five)-Peda (u Cg jedinica za mjeru)------------Five** Kastano/Καστανό--------------Kestenjast----(+kaštan/kasztan)-------Brown** Kastano/Kάστανο--------------------Kesten---(+kaštan/kasztan)----Chestnut** 30.Kaisi/Καίσι-----------------------Kajsije----(+meruňka/morela)---Apricots** Tapsi/Ταψί--------------------------Tepsija----(+kastrol/zapiekanka)-----Pan** Dromus/Δρόμους-------------------Drumovi---(+silnice/drogi)------Roads** Kolona/Κολώνα----------------------Kolona----(+sloupec/kolumnie)--Column** Klisura/Κλεισούρα------------------Klisura--(+rokle/wąwóz)--Mountain Pass** Livades/Λιβάδες--------------------Livada---(+louka/łąka)--------Meadows** Hartoni/Χαρτόνι--------------------Karton---(+lepenka/tektura)--Cardboard Kuti/Κουτί---------------------------Kutija---(+okno/okno,pola)--------Box** Domis/Δομή-------------------------Dom----(+domů)-----Structure/Home** Kuzina/Κουζινα----(cousine-gr)---Kuhinja----(+kuchyně)-----Kitchen(se)** 40.Valkoni/Μπαλκόνι--------------Balkon-----(+balkonem)--------Balcony** Trapeza/Τραπεζα-------------------Trapeza----(+visutá hrazda)-------Table** Krevati/Κρεβάτι---------------------Krevet-----(+postel/łóżko)-----------Bed** Potiri/Ποτήρι-------------------------Potir (CG)---(+sklo/szkło)-------Glass** Piato/Πιάτο---------------------------Pjat (CG)----(+miska/misa)--------Dish** Piruni/Πιρούνι------------------------Pirun (CG)---(+vidlice/widelec)----Fork** Bukali/Μπουκάλι---------------------Bokal--(karafka/džbán)-----Bottle/Jug** Tigani/Τηγάνι------------------------Tiganj-----(+pánev)---------------Pan** Plekta/Πλεκτα--(knitted-gr)---Upleten/Plekati se (CG)-(+zkroucený)-----/Twisted/Involved(cg) Pita/Πίτα------------------------------Pita-----(+piroh/ciasto)------------Pie** 50.Mezes/Mεζές---------------------Meze----(+przekąski)----------Snacks** Raki/Ρακη----------------------------Rakija-----(+Brandy)-----------Brandy** Miriso/Μυρίσω----------------------Miris-------(+vůně/zapach)------Smell** Tsai/Τσάι-----------------------------čaj------(+herbata/urządzenia)----Tea** Tsekuri/Τσεκούρι--------------------Sekira----(+sekera/topór)-----------Ax Varka/βάρκα--------------------------Barka------(+bárka)---------------Boat Podi/Ποδι----(toe/floor-gr)---------Pod-----(+podle/mocy)------------Floor(se) Patos/Πατος--------------------------Patos----(+patro/podłoga)--------Bottom** Stas/Stasis-----u CG rijec STASA = odrasti (=STATI s rastom)----Stop** Paputsia/Παπουτσια ----------Papuče---(+kapcie/bačkory/papuče)------Shoes** 60.Tsepi/Τσεπι----------------------Djep-----(+kapsa/kieszeń)--------Pocket** Gripi/Γριπη---------------------------Grip-----(+chřipka/grypa)----------Flu Buti/Μπουτi--------------------------But (dio noge)--(+stehno/udo)-----Thigh** Fasulia/Φασόλια----------(Fasul u Mak./Bug.)-Pasulj-(+fazole/fasola)--Beans Vissino/βύσσινο----------------------Višnja---(+wiśniowy)--------------Cherry Taratsa/Ταράτσα--------------------Terasa----(+tarasem)----------Terrace** Skuro/Σκούρος----------------------škuro------(+tmavý/ciemny)--------Dark** Veranda/Βεράντα--------------------Veranda----(+veranda)---------Terrace** Ftinos/Φτηνος-----------------------Jeftino-----(+levně/tanio)--------Cheap** Bureki/Μπουρεκι---------------------Burek----(+mieszaniec)-------Small Pie** 70. Mnistia/μνηστεία---------------Mistra (CG)--(+)------------Courtyard** Kosieri/Κοσσιερ---------------------Kosijer------(+)------------------Bill-Ax** Riaki/Ρυάκι -------(stream-gr)-----Rijeka/Reka---(+reka/rzeki)-------river(se) Potomos/Ποταμος -(river-gr)-------Potok-----(+strumienia,potok)--spring(se) Skitali------------------------------Trčali ,Hodali---(+chodzenia)-----Walking** Prin/Πριν----------------------Prije(cg)/Pre(se)---(+předtím/przed)-----Before Spilia/Σπηλια--------------------------špilja---(+jeskyně/jaskinia)---------Cave** Doron/Δώρων-------------------------Dar------(+dárek)------------------Gift Ora/Ώρα-------------------------------Ura (sat)---(+hodina/godzinę)----hour** Hiliades/Χιλιάδες---------------------Hiljada----(+tysięcy)----------Thousand** 80.Elipsa/Ελειψα--(absent-gr)-------Lipsa (CG) (+zemřel)--------dead(se)** Komati/Κομμάτι----------Komad (Komat/CG)---(+kus/kawałek)--piece/part** Platizo----------------------------------Platiti-----(+Zaplatit/Zapłacić)---paying** Mazi/Mαζι--(together-gr)----Maziti---(+mazlit se/seprzytulić)---to caress(se)** Dinari/Δηναρι--------------------------Dinar---(+Penez/pieniądza)--money** Paras/Παράς---------------------------Pare----(+Penez/pieniądza)---money** Hyperpyron/Χυπερπυρων-----------Perper (CG)-(+)---Byzantine money** Kiklos/Kύκλος--(circle-gr)---Kolo--(+okrag)----Circular Group Dance (se)** Vrizo/Βρίζω-(insult-gr)--------------Vrisak----(+křičet/wrzask)--scream(se)** Oros/Όρος----(oros/όρος)----------Gora-----(+gorzej)---------Mountain** 90.Monastiri/Μοναστήρι------------Manastir----(+)-------------Monastery** Ikona/Εικονα---------------------------Ikona------(+)---------------Picture** Metohia/Μετόχια----------------Crkvena Zemlja---(+)--------Church land** Ponos/Πόνος--(pain-gr)-------------- (Ponos)--(+hrdost/duma)----Pride(se)** Kinezi/Κινέζι---------------------------Kinez---------(+)-------------Chinese** Evrei/Εβραίοι--------------------------Jevreji---------(+)--------------Jews** Diavolos/Διάβολος--------------------Djavo----------(+)--------------Devil** Angelos/Άγγελος----------------------Andjel----------(+)--------------Angel** Kabina/Καμπίνα-----------------------Kabina----------(+)------------Cabin** Kantila/Καντήλα-----------------------Kandilo----------(+)----------oil lamp** 100.Ruha/Ρούχα-----------------------Ruhno------(+Ruhnu)----------Clothes Ρόμπα/Roba----------------------------Roba-----(+wyroby)-----------Clothes** Proino/Πρωινό--(breakfast )-------(Proja/Ser.)--(+pone)----cornbread(se)** Kazanaki/Καζανάκι--------------------Kazan----(+kotlík)-----cistern/boiler** Tavani/Ταβάνι--(ceiling-gr)----------Tavan---(+podkroví)-ceiling/attic(se)** Marmaro/Mάρμαρο-------------------Mermer---(+mramorový)------Marble** Παλάτι/Palati---------------------------Palata---(+zámek/pałac)--------Palace** Kaliva/Kαλύβα-------------------------Koliba----(+barak/chata)----------Hut** Vila/Βίλα--------------------------------Vila----(+willa)-----------------Villa** Kapaki/Καπάκι-------------------------Kapak----(+víčko)------------(Eye)Lid 110.Ison/Ισων-----(Egual-gr)--------Isto-----(+stejný)------------Same(se)** Diplasio/Διπλάσιο---------------------Duplo---(+dvakrát)----------Double** Vitrina/Βιτρινα-------------------------Vitrina-----------Showcase/Cabinet** Paketo/Πακέτο-------------------------Paket----(+pakietu)--------Package** Melitsana/Μελιτζάνα-----------------Patlidzan--(+Bakłażan)----Eggplant** Piperia/Πιπεριά-------------------------Biberi----(+pieprzowy)------Pepers** Spanaki/Σπανάκι-----------------------spanać----(+szpinak)------Spinach** Pinelo/Πινέλο--------------------------Pinjelo---(+malować)---------Paint** Papia/Πάπια ----------------------------Patka---(+kaczka)-----------Duck** Maimu/Μαιμυ-------------------------Majmun-----(+małpa)-------Monkey** 120.Pelatis/Πελάτης--(to pay)--------Plati-------(+płatności)---------Pay** Musteris/Μουστερής-----------------Mušteria--(+zákazník)------Client** Stomahi/Στομάχι----------------------Stomak-----(+brzuch)------Stomach Fokia/Φώκια------(foki/φώκη)----------Foka-------(+foka)------------Seal Likos/Λύκος----------------------------Vuk-----(+wilk)-------------Wolf Paioni/Παγώνι---------------------------Paun-----(+páv)------------Peacock Kotsani/Κοτσάν------------------------Kočanj----(+rdzeń)-------------Stem Stihia/Στυχία --------------------------Stihija------(+nieszczęście)--Misfortune Ergates/Εργατες- (argos/αργός=lazy)--Argati (CG)--------------Laboring Klima/Κλίμα----------------------------Klima-----------------------Climate 130. Prologos/Προλογος--(preamble-gr)-Prilog---------------Insert(se) Etho/Eδώ--------------------------------Evo----------------------------Here Tigri/Tίγρη------------------------------Tigar-------------------------Tiger Prosto/Προστώ----(Fine-gr)------------Prosto--------------------Easy/se Kapi/Καποι---(somewhere-gr)----------Kapija ---------------------gate/se Kleo/Κλαίω---(Cry-gr)------------------Kleo/Kleti--------To Curse one/se Ourliazo/Ουρλιάζω---(Howl-gr)-------Urlati---------------------Howl/se Vrizomi/βρυχώμαι-----(Roar-gr)-------Vrištati------------------scream/se Bunia/Μπουνιά--(Punch-gr)------------Buna------------------ Rebellion/se Buntalas/Μπουνταλάς -(Punch-gr)-----Buntovnik--------------------Rebel 140. Proterima/Προτέρημα--(Advantage-gr)---Proterati---Chase away/se Tokon/Tόκων--(Interest/gr)------------Dokon----------------------Free/se Htipo/Χτυπώ--(slap/punch-gr)---------štipati-------------------to pinch/se Egoista/Eγωιστα-------------------------Egoista----------------------Egoist** Strepe/Στρεπε--(swivel (support)-gr)--Stremen-------------Foot support/se Vastazo/βαστάζω-(Carry/sustain-gr)--Basta ti (CG)-It fits'u (You're capable)/se Kanistro/Kάνιστρο--(Canister-gr)------Kanistar--------------------Canister Krivo/Κρύβω---(Hide/Conceal-gr)------Krivo------------faulty/wrongly-se Ptino/Πτηνό---(Bird-gr)-----------------Ptica-------------------------Bird/se Maniakos/Μανιακός--(Maniac-gr)-----Manit (CG)----------------Crazy/se 150.Parapeto/Παραπέτο--(Bullwark-gr)----Parapet(CG)------Parapet/se+gr Horos/Χορός-------------------"Oro" (CG dance)--------------Dance (Oro is name for Montenegrin national dance) (Παρατσούκλι)------- Uzrečice ---(Bywords=Common sayings; proverbs) Greek----------------------------------Serbian----------------English---- Na/Nα-----------------------------------Na ( ljutito dati )---to angrily give Adelos/Aδειός-(Leave/gr)-------------Ajde---------------------Lets go/se More/Μορε---(Question is such/gr)--More (Srbija)-------------Well../se. Vre/Βρε---(Well/gr)--------------------Bre (Serbia)---Well../Common../se. Re/Ρε---(Eh you/gr)-----------------Bre (Serbia)---------Hey you../se. Ela / Έλα -------------------------------Ela (CG)---------------------Come Ela De / Έλα δε ------------------------Ela De (CG)--------------Come on http://www.websters-online-dictionary.org/ http://translate.google.com/ |
Mnogo vaznijih toponima iz danasnje zone drevne Ilirije je Helenskog porijekla ili korijena. Da navedem samo neke : English: Many more important toponyms from the region of ancient Illyria are Hellenic in origin or source. To mention just some: ------- (*=source is Antonije Skokljev - "Bogovi Olimpa Iz Srbije" or "Olymbic gods are from Serbia" by A.S. used for many toponyms) "Posto se onomastika Balkana moze najbolje i najvernije desifrovati staro Grckim recnikom..." p79 (Serbian language) primer1: Atina (Αθηνα/Αθανα=A(Bez)+Θάνατος(Smrti)) (p79) primer2: Talasa (Θάλασσα=Θά,θω,(Tracati)+άλασ(slano) (p79) --------------------------------------------- "Since onomastics of Balkans can be best and most reliably desiphered using ancient Greek dictionary..." p79 (English L.) Example1: Atina (Αθηνα/Αθανα=A(Without)+Θάνατος(Death) (p79) Example2: Talasa (Θάλασσα=Θά(Running)+άλασ(salty)) (p79) http://www.scribd.com/doc/44020703/Antonije-Skokljev-Bogovi-Olimpa-Iz-Srbije ----- Multi regionalno / Multi regional Pannonia (North Croatia + North Serbia) modern+ancient: -Drina -(Dris/Δρυς = Oak tree (sacred Zeus's tree); p85), -Sava (σα/σως +αβα=powerful; p85), -Drava (δρά/δράω=to do something; p85), -Sirmium (Sremska Mitrovica)(Sirmos/Συρμός=whirlwind) -Dunav (Danubius/Δανούβιος )(*genetive of deus/διός=zeus + bios/βίος=life) (*Danaans or Danaoi/Δαναοί = one of the early Greeks)(page38) -Right tributaries of Danube in central regions have a suffix -ava (αβα / ηβά = youth, power, energy; p85) (Ηβη = doughter of Zeus and Hera; goodess of youth; p85) -Panonija (Il.Panonia ) only ancient: Istros/Ίστρος = hearth (Hestia) (Herodutos: Danube west of Timok)(p83) Illyria only ancient: -Illyrians (Iλλυριοi)(Illo/ιλλω=Sun burned; p69) -Illyrius/Ιλλυριός (Son of Theban Kadmos and Harmonia; p69) -Hillus/Υλλoς (1st Illyrian King*)(son of Hercules*)(p69) ------ Bosna i Hercegovina / Bosnia and Hercegovina modern+ancient: -Dinara, -Romanija, -Bosna ( il.Bosona ) -Neretva-Il.Narus (lat. glagoljiva) -Vrbas-Urpanus (lat. ostar) -Una-Oenus (lat. jedinstvena) only ancient: ----- Hrvatsko Primorje / Croatian Coast (Dalmatia etc) modern+ancient: -Dalmacija ( Il.Dalmatia ) -Hvar-Pharum -Istra-Histria -Pula-Pola -Senj-Senia -Cres-Crepsa -Skradin-Scardona -Brac-Bratia -Mljet-Melita -Split-Spalato -Trogir-lat.Tragurion -Vis-hel.Issa -Korcula-hel. Kerkira Melaina ) -Solin-Salona only ancient: ----- Crna Gora / Montenegro modern+ancient: -Zeta -Kotor-Cottorum -Ulcinj-lat.Ulcinium -Bar-lat.Antibarum -Risan-Rhizon -Budva-Butua/Βυτυα (Vous/Βους=Bull, Taurus)(p55) -Tivat (Thebes/Tiva/Θήβα*)(Cadmus*)(p55) -Tara (Tara/Ταρα/Θαρας=Unstable/brave;p86)(river) -Piva (Pidaks/Πιδαξ=Source, spring; p86)(river) -Ćehotina (Kikis/Kekis/Κικής=spring + tino/τινω=rewarding; p86) -Lim (lima/λυμα=dirty water; p86) -Durmitor -Ostros -Taraš (mountain by Danilovgrad)(Tharas/Θαρας=Brave; p85) -Boka ( znaci usta ili otvor na Latinskom ), only ancient: -Duklja-od Ilirskog plemena Dokleata ( zona im je bila dolina Zete a ime im je dato zbog Dioklecijana ) -Encheleans/Enheleji (Εyχελuς=Eel; εξής=snake)(tribe)(p. 45) -Enchelean Pirustae/Πειρουσται (Πίρος=Fire)(tribe)(p45) ----- Albanija / Albania modern+ancient: -Tirana (Tirania/Τuραννeiα=Rule)(p81) -Durress (Durahion/Δυραχίoν)(Δυo=Two + ραχίσ=hill)(p81) -Korce (Koresos/Κορnσσός)(from Κορn=girl; Doughter of Zeus + Demeter)(p81) -Himara (Himaros/Xiμαρος=goat or Vulkan's(Hephaestus)firebreathing beast; p81) -Girokastra (Argirion/αργυρίων=silver + Kastron/κάστρων=castle)(p81) -Kakabia (Kakos/Κακός(Bad) + Vios/Βίος (Life))(p82) -Valona (Valo/Βάλλω=to throw)(p82) -Pishkopeja (epi/επί=over + skopeo/σκοπεω=observing)(p82) Oronyms -Zebs (Zeus/ζευς=God) -Kastrat (kasis/κασiς=brother(hood)+stratia/στρατιά=army)(p82) only ancient: Enchelean Dasareti/Δασσαρηται (Δασσ=fire+αρετος=untold)(tribe)(p.45) Enchelean Penestae / Πενεσται (Πενεσταις=servant)(tribe)(p45) ----- |
| Greek Toponyms in Balkans |
| Greek / Hellenic words in Montenegro |
| Greek Toponyms in Eastern Balkans (both todays and ancient ones + tribes) |
Bugarska / Bulgaria modern+ancient: -Rodopi (Rodon/Ρόδον=Rose; opis/ωψής=describe)(mountain)(p44) only ancient: -Hemos (Hema/Αίμα=Blood, clan)(mountain)(page 44) -Thrace/Θράκη (Θράσης=Audacity)(region)(page 44) -Istros/Ίστρος (ιστία=food+ρέω=flow,water)(river)(page 44) -Evros/Έβρος (Maritsa) (ηβος=young+ροος=current,river)(river)(page 44) -Mestos (μεστός=full)(river)(page 44) -Asimos (aσιμος=unimportant)(river)(page 44) |
| Greek Toponyms in Central Balkans (both todays and ancient ones + tribes) |
Srbija / Serbia (South/Juzno of/od Sava/Danube) modern+ancient: -Naissus (Nis) -Ras-( Iliro-Rimski grad Arsa ) -Metohia ( hel.crkvena zemlja ) -Morava (In Mythology moros/'μόρος' it is personification of evil fate + suffix -ava (αβα / ηβά = youth, power, energy; p85); p86) -Godomin (goos/γοος=moan+domos/Δόμος=home or 'Hades Home; p86') -Resava (Roks/ρώξ; riso/ρησσω = distroy, pierce ; -Tisa (Tissos/Θισσός=θισω(relig.sacrifice))(river)(p85) -Tamiš/Temiš (Themis/Θέμiς=Straight, ordered)(river)(p85) -Nera (Nirus/Νηρεύς)(νηρευς=countless)(river)(p85) -Šabac (Σαβαζιος=Sabazios)(Thracian Phrygian deity fathered by Zeus; p85) -Pristina-Pristinus ( lat. nepromjenjen,originalan ) -Kosovo-Kossufopedion ( hel. pedion ( od ) Kossuf(v)os ili onomatopoetska ravnica Ptica koje prave "Ko" zbuk ili Crnih Ptica dakle 'Ravnica Crnih Ptica' ) only ancient: -Moesia/Misia (Μοισία, Μυσία=land in the middle)(μισοι=half)(region) -Triballi/Τριβαλλοί (Τριβή=Trained+Βολει=Throwing)(tribe)(*p40) ----- Ruminija/Romania (area next to Serbia) modern+ancient -Sirina (σειρήνες=sirens; p85)(left tributary of Danube) -Iešelnita (ίησης=healing; p85)(another left tributary of Danube) ----- Makedonija / Macedonia (Skopje) modern+ancient: -Skopje/Skopi (Skopeo/Σκοπεω=Observe; p82) -Makedonija (Makednos/Μακεδνός=Tall)(region)(p48) -Pelagonija/Πελαγονία (Pelagos/Πέλαγος=Sea, Lake,Plain)(p46) -Pelister (mountain)(peri/περί=very)(stereos/στερεός=strong)(p46) -Strumica/Strimon (Στρυμων=squeezed)(p80) only ancient: -Vrygi/Vrigi (Βρύγοι/Βρίγες)(*Βρύ=moss + γοι=γαία=land)(tribe)(p42) (*Phrygia/Φρυγία in Asia Minor)(Φρυγω=Fire)(region)(p42) (*Phygian capital was Gordios/ Γόρδιος; γόρ=angry; διος;=god) -Lihnida/Λυχνίδα (Capital of Ench. Dasareti; Ohrid)(Λυχνος=Lamp)(*p45) -Peonia/Πεονια (Peon son of Poseidon*)(Paeon=Healer of Gods*)(p46) |