aiede re, htipa then boro. ee kalsta mou ehee tripa

14:04 Sep 22, 2009
Greek to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Poetry & Literature
Greek term or phrase: aiede re, htipa then boro. ee kalsta mou ehee tripa
poem written between cousins
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Summary of answers provided
4Come on, you kick, I can't. My sock's got a hole.
Vassilia Ktt
3Hey, man, I can't hit (kick?), there's a hole in my sock
J A Lawrence


  

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9 days   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
Hey, man, I can't hit (kick?), there's a hole in my sock


Explanation:
Context would help and so would the right alphabet -



J A Lawrence
Greece
Local time: 11:39
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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288 days   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
Come on, you kick, I can't. My sock's got a hole.


Explanation:
In Greek, the verb ΧΤΥΠΩ (HTIPO) could have the meaning of beat, hit, kick depending on the context. What does the word HTIPA refer to in your text?

Vassilia Ktt
Spain
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in GreekGreek
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