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Greek translation: αστέρι, σταρ

21:25 Jun 18, 2002
English to Greek translations [Non-PRO]
English term or phrase: star
greece
john proctor
Greek translation:αστέρι, σταρ
Explanation:
The word "αστέρι" (asteri)is used literally to describe the common celestial body.In former periods or still nowadays, in astronomy issues, the word "αστερας" (asteras)is being used, i.e polar star in greek is called "πολικός αστέρας" (polikos asteras).
The word is also used in the sense of a movie star or star of the show business in general. Here in greek you say "αστέρι"(asteri).
In special cases of very famous actresses or actors (or singers etc)who enjoy the glory of stardom we also use the word "σταρ"(star)in greek, which is the transliteration of the english star in greek letters.In several cases the word "σταρ" has negative connotations.

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Note added at 2002-06-19 01:10:21 (GMT)
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There is also the word \"άστρο\" (astro)
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Spyros Chryssikopoulos
Greece
Local time: 01:45
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Summary of answers provided
5 +13αστέρι, σταρ
Spyros Chryssikopoulos
5 +5άστρο, αστέρι
Maria Karra
4αστέρι, πρωταγωνιστής, πρωταγωνιστώ
jerryk (X)


  

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22 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +5
άστρο, αστέρι


Explanation:
Hi. You have two options:
άστρο ('astro)
or
αστέρι (a'steri)

(both are used)

Maria Karra
United States
Local time: 18:45
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in GreekGreek
PRO pts in pair: 559

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Valentini Mellas
2 hrs
agree  Sarah Ponting
8 hrs
agree  Betty Revelioti
10 hrs
agree  Christiana Fantetti
12 hrs
agree  x-Translator (X)
16 hrs
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23 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
αστέρι, πρωταγωνιστής, πρωταγωνιστώ


Explanation:
Online Greek dictionary.

jerryk (X)
PRO pts in pair: 4
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +13
αστέρι, σταρ


Explanation:
The word "αστέρι" (asteri)is used literally to describe the common celestial body.In former periods or still nowadays, in astronomy issues, the word "αστερας" (asteras)is being used, i.e polar star in greek is called "πολικός αστέρας" (polikos asteras).
The word is also used in the sense of a movie star or star of the show business in general. Here in greek you say "αστέρι"(asteri).
In special cases of very famous actresses or actors (or singers etc)who enjoy the glory of stardom we also use the word "σταρ"(star)in greek, which is the transliteration of the english star in greek letters.In several cases the word "σταρ" has negative connotations.

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Note added at 2002-06-19 01:10:21 (GMT)
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There is also the word \"άστρο\" (astro)


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Spyros Chryssikopoulos
Greece
Local time: 01:45
Native speaker of: Native in GreekGreek
PRO pts in pair: 52
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Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Valentini Mellas: :D ... add άστρο to your translations also as Maria did; it is a valid rendition as well. :)
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agree  Margarita Ioannidou
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agree  Christiana Fantetti
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agree  x-Translator (X)
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agree  xenia109
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agree  Joanna5
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agree  katerina kranou
3 days 14 hrs
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