Greek abbreviation kn

English translation: Κοινή Νεοελληνική

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Greek term or phrase:	Greek abbreviation kn
English translation:	Κοινή Νεοελληνική
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19:21 Mar 4, 2004

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Greek term or phrase: Greek abbreviation kn

In a Greek dictionary the abbreviation kn occurs as a means of classifying words. What does it mean?

Steinar Sveen

Κοινή Νεοελληνική

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Meaning: Modern Greek or Common Language

KeenEE NeoelleenikEE

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5 +7

common language

Vicky Papaprodromou

5 +4

Κοινή Νεοελληνική

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Κοινή Νεοελληνική

Explanation:
Meaning: Modern Greek or Common Language

KeenEE NeoelleenikEE

x-Translator (X)
Specializes in field
Native speaker of:

Greek
PRO pts in category: 4

4 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +7

common language

Explanation:
as opposed to "formal language"

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http://www.komvos.edu.gr/glwssa/Lexiko/K/koini.htm

Vicky Papaprodromou
Greece
Local time: 07:57
Specializes in field
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Greek
PRO pts in category: 8

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