kiyowe

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Meaning

the ancient Greek language, or something in the Greek or Hellenic style.

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an old term for Greek; used adverbially and adjectivally as -a kiyowe, Greek.

Examples

• Maandiko ya kale yaliandikwa kwa kiyowe.The ancient writings were written in Greek.
• Alisoma falsafa ya kiyowe chuoni.He studied Greek philosophy at university.
• Je, unaelewa kiyowe?Do you understand Greek?
• Majengo mengi ya kale yana mtindo wa kiyowe.Many ancient buildings have a Hellenic style.