Basic Greek Words and Phrases to Learn

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Here are some basic Greek Words and Phrases to know before your trip. These are just a few of the many useful Greek phrases that you can learn. By learning these phrases, you can make your trip to Greece more enjoyable and rewarding.

Greetings

-Hello: Γειά σου (Ya sou) – Hi: Γεια (Yah)

-Goodbye: Αντίο (Antio)

-Good morning: Καλημέρα (kah-lee-MER-ah)

-Good afternoon/evening: Καλησπέρα (kah-lee-SPER-ah)

-Goodnight: Καληνύχτα (kah-lee-NEEKH-tah)

-Please/You’re Welcome: Παρακαλώ (Parakalo)

-Thank you: Ευχαριστώ (Efcharisto)

Useful Phrases

-Yes: Ναί (neh) -No: όχι (OH-hee)

-Where is the bathroom?: Πού είναι η τουαλέτα; (Poo eenee eh too-ah-letah?)

-Do you speak English?: Μιλάτε αγγλικά; (Mee-lah-teh ahn-glee-kah?)

-How much does this cost?: Πόσο κάνει αυτό; (Poo-soh kah-nee af-toh?)

-Excuse me/Sorry: Συγνώμη (See-GHNO-mee)

-See/Talk to you later: Τα λέμε (tah-LEH-meh)

Eating Out

-I would like to order: Θέλω να παραγγείλω (Thelo na parang-gee-loh)

-A glass of wine, please: Ένα ποτήρι κρασί, παρακαλώ (Eh-noh po-teh-ree krah-see, parakalo)

-A bottle of water, please: Μία φιάλη νερό, παρακαλώ (Mee-ah fee-ah nee-roh, parakalo)

-Cheers!: Στην υγειά μας! (STIN-eh YAH-mas)

-I would like to order ___, please: Θέλω να παραγγείλω ___, παρακαλώ. (Thelo na parang-gee-loh ___, parakalo.)

  • I’m allergic to ___. Is there anything on the menu that I can eat?: Έχω αλλεργία στο ___. Υπάρχει κάτι στο μενού που μπορώ να φάω; (Eh-khoo al-ler-gee-ah sto ___. Ypar-see kee-ah sto meh-nu poo boh-roh na fah-oh?)

Travel Phrases

-Where is the bathroom?: Πού είναι η τουαλέτα (Poh-EE-nay ee tua-LEH-tah)?

-I would like a taxi: Θέλω ένα ταξί (Thelo eh-no tak-see)

-Do you have any recommendations for things to do?: Έχετε προτάσεις για πράγματα που να κάνω; (Eh-khete proh-tah-sees ya pah-rah-me-na poo na kah-no?)

-I need help: Χρειάζω βοήθεια. (Khree-ah-zoh boh-ree-ah.)

Going Shopping

-Where can I buy souvenirs?: Πού μπορώ να αγοράσω αναμνηστικά; (Poo boh-roh na ah-go-rah-so an-ah-mee-stee-kah?)

-What is the best place to buy local food?: Πού είναι το καλύτερο μέρος για να αγοράσω τοπικά φαγητά; (Poo eenee to ka-lo-teroh meh-rah ya na ah-go-rah-so toh-pee-kah fa-gee-tah?)

-How much is it?: Πόσο κάνει αυτό (POH-soh KAH-nee af-TOH)?

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