Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
false pleasantries
Greek translation:
ψεύτικες φιλοφρονήσεις
Added to glossary by
ssilk
Oct 28, 2010 12:45
13 yrs ago
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English term
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false pleasantries
English to Greek
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General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters
I abhor extended family re-unions. I just can't be bothered with all the pretence, the false pleasantries and the enforced small talk........
Proposed translations
(Greek)
| 3 | ψεύτικες φιλοφρονήσεις |
Dave Bindon
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| 5 +1 | ψευτοευγένειες |
Nick Lingris
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| 4 +1 | ψευτο-αστεϊσμοί, ψευτο-χαριτολογήματα |
Kettie Nossis
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Proposed translations
4 mins
Selected
ψεύτικες φιλοφρονήσεις
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Note from asker:
| Thanks Dave for the super quick and helpful response. |
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
+1
6 mins
Kettie Nossis
Greece
Greece
Native in Greek
Works in field
Greece
28 years of pro translation experience
Native in: Greek 
Works in: English to Greek, Greek to English
Related KudoZ points
:
8
ψευτο-αστεϊσμοί, ψευτο-χαριτολογήματα
Pleasantries είναι τα χαριτολογήματα, τα χωρατά, οι αστεϊσμοί. Βλέπε παρακάτω λεξικά.
Note from asker:
| Thankyou Kettie for your helpful reply. |
+1
28 mins
Nick Lingris
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Native in Greek
Works in field
United Kingdom
The word is my oyster
Native in: Greek
Works in: English to Greek, Greek to English, Greek
Related KudoZ points
:
67
ψευτοευγένειες
Επιτρέψτε μου να προσθέσω αυτό επειδή θεωρώ ότι είναι το πιο διαδεδομένο.
http://www.google.co.uk/search?num=100&hl=en&safe=off&rlz=1B...
pleas·ant·ry [plézz'ntree]
(plural pleas·ant·ries)
noun
1. polite remark: a conventionally polite remark or inquiry
2. witty remark: a humorous or witty remark
3. agreeable conversation: pleasing light conversation
(Encarta)
Ισχύουν, βέβαια, 100% και οι άλλες απαντήσεις,
http://www.google.co.uk/search?num=100&hl=en&safe=off&rlz=1B...
pleas·ant·ry [plézz'ntree]
(plural pleas·ant·ries)
noun
1. polite remark: a conventionally polite remark or inquiry
2. witty remark: a humorous or witty remark
3. agreeable conversation: pleasing light conversation
(Encarta)
Ισχύουν, βέβαια, 100% και οι άλλες απαντήσεις,
Note from asker:
| Ευχαριστώ Νίκο. Συμφωνώ απολύτως ότι, καθώς με την δική σου απάντηση, ισχύουν και οι προηγούμενες απαντήσεις 100%. |
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Efi Maryeli (X)
21 hrs
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