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HOW TO ADD THE GREEK ALPHABET TO YOUR KEYBOARD Here are some links to easily convert your keyboard to enable you to use both Latin and Greek characters as you need. We have found these easy to install and simple to use.
For Windows
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17424/windows-change-keyboard-layout
https://www.conversationexchange.com/resources/keyboard-language.php?lg=en ;
https://billmounce.com/freegreekfont/unicode-windows
For Mac
http://www.wikihow.com/Change-the-Keyboard-Language-of-a-Mac
Don't forget to read the Tips & Notes (top left of page) where you will find information including:
**HOW TO USE LATIN CHARACTERS FOR THE GREEK
Use the HOVER DROP DOWN HINTS (gray dots under each word.
So, you don't have to switch between languages you can install:
DUOKEYBOARD SWITCHING FOR GOOGLE https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/duokeyboard/dekooljcgfaiokofbciaflklkfniimfa
And of course, ask us if you have any other questions. Best of luck.
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Which google keyboard should i include on mobile? I dont know the difference between the "Greek" keyboard and "Greek abc" please help!
Please tell us what kind of mobile you have. On my Android, I only had the one option. We will respond as soon as possible.
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Hello, i have Android and I have two options. Ik I mentioned them before but this is what they're called, "Greek" and "Greek abc -> Eλληνικά" Thanks!
You would do best to choose "Greek abc -> Ελληνικά". I've never seen this choice before. If you have any problems please tell us.
Access your phone's settings, find input method/keyboard options and add/activate the Greek keyboard. It really depends on your device.
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There is on problem, they are no longer the knights who say v. They now say ekki-ekki-ekki-pitang-zoom-boing!
Writing in Greek or Greeklish (Greek with Latin characters)
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It's good, but it's not the real Greek through. Like learning Arabic or Chinese with Latin letters.
If you learn Greek or any non-Latin language using transliteration we feel it will be easier to later learn to read it and write it. Some cannot access the keyboard for various reasons or simply prefer not to. As some people learns a language by hearing and speaking and later learns to read and write there is no reason to believe it is not the real language.
Throughout the ages, the main means of communication for a vast portion of the populations was through speaking and audio comprehension. That there are advantages and riches through knowledge of the written language cannot be dismissed but we cannot say it is not the real language.
We encourage learners to use the Greek keyboard so as to get a fuller knowledge of the language. But we also provide Greeklish.
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What is the difference between ν & νι ? Both means N(nee) from what I can tell, is there a reason for the extra letter though? >_<
No difference. The letter is "Ν ν" and we've included various pronunciation aids.
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I am not able to understand the word because of the low voice and imperfect pronunciation...
That's a strange glitch. Please tell us which part of the skill you are on: the tree, Strengthen Skill, etc are you on PC, Android etc? This will help us clear up this issue.
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It was on my android, basic greek (ABC) lesson 1, second or so question... i just started to use duolingo - so i'm not sure what you mean by "tree", or which additional information would help...
Yes, sorry I should explain. The tree is just the list of units (skills), that you find on your Home page. You are on the top ABC skill then below is Basic 1 etc. There are other sections as you advance. For example Strengthen Skill which is a review of what you have learned. Or Test Out if you know the language a bit and want to move faster.
Hope that helps and come to us for any questions you have.
Oh, and I have reported that error you found so it will be correct. Thanks again.
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In the Greek alphabet, their equivalent of the Latin letter n is ν.
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The name of the letter is "νι", which is pronounced just like the English word "knee."
See https://www.duolingo.com/comment/22424028. In addition, each sentence has the audio version.
Εγω καταγομαι απο την Ελλαδα και ξερω τελεια ελληνικα ( i come from greece and i know very very well greek)
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In English, we say "I come from Greece and I know Greek very, very well."
Yes, "Ν ν" are the capital and lower case letters. All you need to do is to look at the Tips notes on the homepage of the first skill ABC right under the list of Lessons. There you'll find a lot of information about the Greek alphabet. Also see this for further help
https://www.duolingo.com/comment/22040507
Also, read the comments on this page.
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You just need to get used to it. The Latin and Greek alphabets are related to each other, but they diverged thousands of years ago.
In the link above you will see which letters are the same and where to find all the letters on the keyboard. You'll get used to it quickly.
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If you use the desktop site instead of the mobile app, you learn it on the first lesson page:
https://www.duolingo.com/skill/el/ABC
You are in the first skill it is teaching you the Greek alphabet. Νν is one of the letters of the Greek alphabet. Read the other commnets on this page and you'll find links to help you.
Here you are. These links will not only show you how to get the Greek keyboard but also how to find the Greek letters on it.
https://www.duolingo.com/comment/22040507
It will also help you learn the alphabet and where to find other useful links.
And here is another to help you navigate Duolingo
FAQ - General Questions, Bugs & Reports
https://www.duolingo.com/comment/23799672
Some simple rules to get you started:
1st rule of Duolingo: read the comments before posting.
2nd rule; read the Tips & notes on the page with the lessons
3.rd rule use the hover drop down hints....move your cursor over a word and the meaning will appear.
