1. Meraki. This Greek word means to do something with soul and conviction–to put yourself into your work in full measure, not half-baked. It’s handy if you need to manage a project or a team.

Indeed, the word cannot be translated precisely to any other language,“ said Vassilios P Vertoudakis, lecturer in Ancient Greek philology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

Basic Greek Words and Phrases. When using words like “you” in Greek, it’s important to consider whether you’re using the singular or plural form.