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)?
Learning Greek phrases is the first step to a more authentic Greece experience. For a broader guide to the destination, see Best Islands to Visit in Greece: Avoid the Crowds, which covers the best islands to visit with fewer crowds.
