“A little” in Greek

In Greek, “A little” is written using the Latin script as:

Ligo

Using the Greek alphabet, it is written as:

Λίγο

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Examples in sentences or statements

 
I’m a little tired today.

(m) Eimai ligo kourasmenos simera.

(f) Eimai ligo kourasmeni simera.

(m) Είμαι λίγο κουρασμένος σήμερα.

(f) Είμαι λίγο κουρασμένη σήμερα.

 
I need a little help with this problem.

Thelo ligi voitheia me afto to provlima.

Θέλω λίγη βοήθεια με αυτό το πρόβλημα.

 
She was a little late to the meeting.

(Afti) Irthe ligo arga stin sinantisi.

(Αυτή) Ήρθε λίγο αργά στην συνάντηση.

 
Can I get a little milk in my coffee, please?

Mporo na exo ligo gala ston kafe mou, parakalo?

Μπορώ να έχω λίγο γάλα στον καφέ μου, παρακαλω?

 
Can you spare a little time for a chat?

Exeis ligo xrono na ta poume?

Έχεις λίγο χρόνο να τα πούμε?
 

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“A little” in Egyptian Arabic

“A little” in Tunisian Arabic

“A little” in Turkish
 

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