New Modern Greek

2 days ago

The author proposes a revised Greek alphabet, suggesting changes to simplify spelling based on modern pronunciation.
Key changes include merging digraphs into single letters (e.g., αι to ε, ντ to D, μπ to Б, γκ/γγ to G) and unifying characters with identical sounds (e.g., ει, οι, υι, η, ι to η; σ and ς to σ).
The revision aims to eliminate redundant spellings and historical distinctions that no longer reflect spoken Greek, potentially making the language more consistent.
The experiment is framed as a forward-looking update, building on the last major change to written Greek in 1982.

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