Similarities Between Greek and Persian

In this video, we compare some of the similarities between Greek and Persian, two ancient Indo-European languages, with one, Greek, being classified as Hellenic, while Persian is classified as a Western Iranian language.
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Greek is an independent branch of the Indo-European family of languages, while Persian belongs to the Western Iranian branch. Greek has a written record of over 3,000 years, easily making it the oldest documented Indo-European language. The Greek alphabet, originating from the Phoenician script, was the basis of numerous other scripts, such as Latin, Cyrillic, Coptic, Gothic, and Armenian. The Greek language has virtually impacted other languages in every corner of the world, being an important component of Western civilization, the Christian religion, and the language of some of the fundamental texts of science, astronomy, and mathematics. The Greek language today holds official status in Greece and Cyprus, and is recognized as a minority language in Albania, Armenia, Hungary, Italy, Romania, and Ukraine.
The Persian language (Farsi) is also an ancient language which has had a huge amount of impact on other languages and cultures, mainly the Middle East, as well as Central and South Asia. Classified as one of the Western Iranian languages, Persian holds official status is Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan. Persian has strongly influenced many different languages, including numerous Turkic languages, as well as well as Armenian, Georgian, and many languages in the Indian subcontinent. Persian has a long history of literature and it was notable for being the first language in the Muslim world to break through Arabic's monopoly on writing. The Persian language has also influenced the Arabic language, although the impact of Arabic on Persian has been higher. But the influence of Persian in the Muslim world has been strong since the early days of Islam. It was even established as a court tradition instead of Arabic under many ruling Muslim dynasties.
Greeks and Persians have had a long history of contact, dating back to the antiquity when the Persian Empire had control over the modern-day Greece, which they would eventually lose during the Greco-Persian wars. The Persians and Greeks would become enemies and later establish a positive relation since Alexander the Great admired Persian culture and aimed to create a mixture of Greek and Persian culture.

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[@GeorgesChannel]

As a greek i am full of respect for persian culture and history.

[@parysatissh6978]

Εμείς, ο λαός του Ιράν, σεβόμαστε τις παλιές χώρες. Δεν είμαστε ο τρόπος που σας δείχνουν οι ΗΠΑ και η Δύση στις ταινίες.

[@ahura7307]

Two ancient countries with wonderful languages.

[@pantelissider3824]

We respect and love the Persian civilization.Greetings from Greece!

[@panosvolos79]

Respect to Iranians from Greece.

[@Fountas1926]

I am Greek who lives in Sweden and I worked with Iranians and I can say that they are so good people

[@guestmichael16]

Here in Australia we have a large Greek community and many Iranians. All wonderful people. Greetings from Sydney ❤

[@Cloudnine422]

The Persian girl is so polite, well mannered and classy 💓 love her vibes

[@oyazdani4214]

The meeting of ancient cultures

[@khaldoonmk6177]

The greek man gave us alot of good information about his language . I like his accent.

[@khosrwhaidry8841]

I am Iranian and I wish the best for the people of the Greece .......

[@nikosmpougosbaryshiknov6393]

I'm Greek, honestly I always had a sympathy for Iran , I've met a girl from Iran and she is so kind like most Iranians look like. I love iran and I believe I could live with mental comfort there even if I dont know Persian. But it sounds so beautiful and I like the writing. Love you iran

[@costantinemf4207]

🇬🇷🤝 🇮🇷 Respect Iranians from Greece 😀

[@ReihaneZekri]

I'm Iranian and I looooooooooooveeeeeee Greek language. It has such a beautiful rhythm

[@Greksallad]

As part Greek I have immense love and respect for the Persian history, language and culture, and I am proud we have such a long and rich shared history. I just really hope Iran can get rid of the theocratic dictatorship soon enough. Love to both Greece and Iran from Sweden!

[@HermesSonofZeus]

Affection between Greeks and Persians pours out so naturally. As someone who is half-Greek, I have always been welcomed with open arms by my Iranian brothers and sisters, and always returned their affection with my sincere affection as well. As an archaeologist, I LOVE the Achaemenid period and am often far more interested in it than classical Greece--it's lovely to learn something different and Iranian history is so rich--throughout the centuries! Super wholesome video, btw! Thank you!

[@mr.logician1915]

The Greek guy is like a godfather gang member - mafia type.

[@user-sg9uy1qw3y]

⁦🇬🇷⁩⁦🇮🇷⁩❤❤❤long live persian and greek

[@marmanlive]

Warm greetings from Armenia to both Greek brothers and Persian neighbours!!! And yes, I found some common words too ;)