The following list contains some of the most frequent phrases in Greek:
1) Hello
Pronunciation of the Greek phrase: Yia sou
2) Do you speak English?
Pronunciation of the Greek phrase: Milate aglika?
3) How are you
Pronunciation of the Greek phrase: Ti kanis?
4) What is your name?
Pronunciation of the Greek phrase: Pos se lene?
5) Good morning
Pronunciation of the Greek phrase: Kalimera
6) Good evening
Pronunciation of the Greek phrase: Kalispera
7) Goodnight
Pronunciation of the Greek phrase: Kalinichta
8) I love you
Pronunciation of the Greek phrase: S’agapo
9) I would like…
Pronunciation of the Greek phrase: Tha ithela…
10) Thank you
Pronunciation of the Greek phrase: Efharisto
11) Yes
Pronunciation of the Greek phrase: Nai
12) No
Pronunciation of the Greek phrase: Oki
13) Water
Pronunciation of the Greek phrase: Nero
14) Wine
Pronunciation of the Greek phrase: Krasi
15) Please
Pronunciation of the Greek phrase: Parakalo
16) I don’t understand
Pronunciation of the Greek phrase: Then katalaveno
17)The check, please!
Pronunciation of the Greek phrase: To logariasmo, parakalo!
18) How much does it cost?
Pronunciation of the Greek phrase: Poso kani?
NEW UPDATED GREEK PHRASES AND WORDS TO HELP YOU
GREETINGS
Hello: Γειά σου (YAH-sue)
Good morning: Καλημέρα (kah-lee-MER-ah)
Good afternoon/evening: Καλησπέρα (kah-lee-SPER-ah)
Good evening (when leaving): Καλό βράδυ (ka-LO vra-thee)
Goodnight: Καληνύχτα (kah-lee-NEEKH-tah)
See/Talk to you later: Τα λέμε (tah-LEH-meh)
Goodbye: Αντίο (un-DEE-o)
How are you?: Tι κανείς (tee-KAH-nis)?
I’m fine, and you? Είμαι καλά, εσύ? (ee-me ka-LA, ee-SOU?)
OR
Good, thanks: Καλά, ευχαριστώ (ka-LA, ef-hah-ree-STO)
What is your name?: Πως σε λένε? (po-se-LEH-neh)
My name is… : Με λένε (me-LEH-neh)…
Nice to meet you: Χάρηκα πολύ (HA-ree-ka poh-LEE)
ESSENTIALS
Please/You’re welcome: Παρακαλώ (pa-ra-kah-LO)
In Greek, the word for “please” and “you’re welcome” is the same, making it all the more easy to learn. It’s polite to say “para-kah-LO” after asking for directions or the price of something. It can even be used to mean “I beg your pardon?” or “Huh?” when you’ve misunderstood or want someone to repeat something.
Thank you: Ευχαριστώ (eff-kha-ree-STO)
Yes: Ναί (neh)
No: Όχι (o-HEE)
Excuse me/Sorry: Συγνώμη (See-GHNO-mee)
I don’t understand: Δεν καταλαβαίνω (Then kah-tah-lah-VEH-noh)
Do you speak English?: Μιλάτε αγγλικά (Mee-LAH-teh ag-li-KAH)?
QUESTIONS
How much is it?: Πόσο κάνει αυτό (POH-soh KAH-nee af-TOH)?
[You can get by with asking “POH-soh KAH-nee” (How much?). Adding the “af-TOH” just means “How much is it?”]
Where is…?: Που είναι… (Poh-EE-neh)
Hint: you can ask for help with locating something by saying ‘Poh-EE-neh’ while pointing at something specific, like a map.
When?: Πότε (PO-teh)
May I please have…?: Θα μπορούσα να έχω… (tha mpo-RU-sa na EH-gho)
Where is the bathroom?: Που είναι το μπάνιο; (pu EE-ne to BA-nio?)
FOOD & DRINK
Beer: Μπύρα (BEE-ra)
Wine: Κρασί (kra-SEE)
Water: Νερό (ne-RO)
Cheers!: Στην υγειά μας! (STIN-eh YAH-mas) shortened to – > (Ya mas)
Bottoms up!: Ασπρο πάτο (AHS-pro PAH-toh)
Meaning literally “white bottom,” if you use this with a new Greek acquaintance, you’ll be sure to impress.
OPA!: Ωπα (OH-pa).
OPA is one Greek word you have probably heard before. It is used frequently as an exclamation of enthusiasm or joy in celebrations or to show appreciation for music, dancing, food, and drinks. For example, when you’ve thoroughly impressed your waiter with your new Greek skills, and he offers you a round of ouzo shots on the house, you can say, “Opa!” in appreciation.
I don’t eat…: Δεν τρώω (then tro-o)
I’m a vegetarian: Είμαι χορτογάφος (ee-me hor-to-FA-gos)
The bill, please: Τον λογαριασμό παρακαλώ (ton lo-ga-ri-as-MO pa-ra-ka-LO)
For local cuisine and to assist you in ordering your favourites, our FOOD & WINE section lists many traditional island dishes and local wines that you really must try. Island tastes are varied and quite delightful!
GETTING AROUND
Left: Αριστερά (a-ri-ster-AH)
Right: Δεξιά (the-xee-A)
Straight ahead: Όλο ευθεία (o-lo ef-THEE-a)
Turn left: Στρίψτε αριστερά (stree-pste a-ree-ster-AH)
Turn right: Στρίψτε δεξιά (stree-pste the-xee-AH)
Bus stop: Στάση λεωφορείου (sta-see le-o-fo-REE-uh)
Train station: Στάση τραίνου (sta-see trein-u)
Airport: Αεροδρόμιο (aero-dro-mee-o)
Entrance: Είσοδος (ee-so-dos)
Exit: Έξοδος (exo-dos)
NUMBERS
ONE: ένα (E-na)
TWO: δύο (th-EE-o)
THREE: τρία (tr-EE-ah)
FOUR: τέσσερα (TE-se-rah)
FIVE: πέντε (PEN-deh)
SIX: έξι (EX-ee)
SEVEN: εφτά (ef-TA)
EIGHT: οχτώ (ogh-TO)
NINE: εννέα (eh-NAY-ah)
TEN: δέκα (DEH-kah)
TWENTY: είκοσι (EE-ko-see)
THIRTY: τριάντα (tree-UN-duh)
FORTY: σαράντα (sa-RUN-duh)
FIFTY: πενήντα (pe-NIN-dah)
SIXTY: εξήντα (ex-SIN- dah)
SEVENTY: εβδομήντα (ev-tho-MIN-dah)
EIGHTY: ογδόντα (ogh-THON-duh)
NINETY: εννενήντα (e-ne-NIN-dah)
HUNDRED: εκατό (e-ka-TO)
DAYS
Monday: Δευτέρα (Def-TE-ra)
Tuesday: Τρίτη (TrEE-tee)
Wednesday: Τετάρτη (Ter-TAR-tee)
Thursday: Πέμπτη (PEmp-tee)
Friday: Παρασκευή (par-ah-skev-EE)
Saturday: Σαββάτο (sa-VA-to)
Sunday: Κυριακή (Ki-ree-a-kEE)
EMERGENCIES:
Help!: Βοήθεια (vo-EE-thee-a)
I need a doctor: Χρειάζομαι ένα γιατρό (hree-AH-zo-me E-na yi-a-TRO)
I don’t feel well: Δεν αισθάνομαι καλά (then e-STATH-no-me ka-la)
Call the police!: Καλέστε την αστυνομία (ka-LE-ste tin a-sti-no-MIA)
Fire! Φωτιά (fo-ti-YA)
Pronunciation of the Greek phrase: Yia sou
2) Do you speak English?
Pronunciation of the Greek phrase: Milate aglika?
3) How are you
Pronunciation of the Greek phrase: Ti kanis?
4) What is your name?
Pronunciation of the Greek phrase: Pos se lene?
5) Good morning
Pronunciation of the Greek phrase: Kalimera
6) Good evening
Pronunciation of the Greek phrase: Kalispera
7) Goodnight
Pronunciation of the Greek phrase: Kalinichta
8) I love you
Pronunciation of the Greek phrase: S’agapo
9) I would like…
Pronunciation of the Greek phrase: Tha ithela…
10) Thank you
Pronunciation of the Greek phrase: Efharisto
11) Yes
Pronunciation of the Greek phrase: Nai
12) No
Pronunciation of the Greek phrase: Oki
13) Water
Pronunciation of the Greek phrase: Nero
14) Wine
Pronunciation of the Greek phrase: Krasi
15) Please
Pronunciation of the Greek phrase: Parakalo
16) I don’t understand
Pronunciation of the Greek phrase: Then katalaveno
17)The check, please!
Pronunciation of the Greek phrase: To logariasmo, parakalo!
18) How much does it cost?
Pronunciation of the Greek phrase: Poso kani?
NEW UPDATED GREEK PHRASES AND WORDS TO HELP YOU
GREETINGS
Hello: Γειά σου (YAH-sue)
Good morning: Καλημέρα (kah-lee-MER-ah)
Good afternoon/evening: Καλησπέρα (kah-lee-SPER-ah)
Good evening (when leaving): Καλό βράδυ (ka-LO vra-thee)
Goodnight: Καληνύχτα (kah-lee-NEEKH-tah)
See/Talk to you later: Τα λέμε (tah-LEH-meh)
Goodbye: Αντίο (un-DEE-o)
How are you?: Tι κανείς (tee-KAH-nis)?
I’m fine, and you? Είμαι καλά, εσύ? (ee-me ka-LA, ee-SOU?)
OR
Good, thanks: Καλά, ευχαριστώ (ka-LA, ef-hah-ree-STO)
What is your name?: Πως σε λένε? (po-se-LEH-neh)
My name is… : Με λένε (me-LEH-neh)…
Nice to meet you: Χάρηκα πολύ (HA-ree-ka poh-LEE)
ESSENTIALS
Please/You’re welcome: Παρακαλώ (pa-ra-kah-LO)
In Greek, the word for “please” and “you’re welcome” is the same, making it all the more easy to learn. It’s polite to say “para-kah-LO” after asking for directions or the price of something. It can even be used to mean “I beg your pardon?” or “Huh?” when you’ve misunderstood or want someone to repeat something.
Thank you: Ευχαριστώ (eff-kha-ree-STO)
Yes: Ναί (neh)
No: Όχι (o-HEE)
Excuse me/Sorry: Συγνώμη (See-GHNO-mee)
I don’t understand: Δεν καταλαβαίνω (Then kah-tah-lah-VEH-noh)
Do you speak English?: Μιλάτε αγγλικά (Mee-LAH-teh ag-li-KAH)?
QUESTIONS
How much is it?: Πόσο κάνει αυτό (POH-soh KAH-nee af-TOH)?
[You can get by with asking “POH-soh KAH-nee” (How much?). Adding the “af-TOH” just means “How much is it?”]
Where is…?: Που είναι… (Poh-EE-neh)
Hint: you can ask for help with locating something by saying ‘Poh-EE-neh’ while pointing at something specific, like a map.
When?: Πότε (PO-teh)
May I please have…?: Θα μπορούσα να έχω… (tha mpo-RU-sa na EH-gho)
Where is the bathroom?: Που είναι το μπάνιο; (pu EE-ne to BA-nio?)
FOOD & DRINK
Beer: Μπύρα (BEE-ra)
Wine: Κρασί (kra-SEE)
Water: Νερό (ne-RO)
Cheers!: Στην υγειά μας! (STIN-eh YAH-mas) shortened to – > (Ya mas)
Bottoms up!: Ασπρο πάτο (AHS-pro PAH-toh)
Meaning literally “white bottom,” if you use this with a new Greek acquaintance, you’ll be sure to impress.
OPA!: Ωπα (OH-pa).
OPA is one Greek word you have probably heard before. It is used frequently as an exclamation of enthusiasm or joy in celebrations or to show appreciation for music, dancing, food, and drinks. For example, when you’ve thoroughly impressed your waiter with your new Greek skills, and he offers you a round of ouzo shots on the house, you can say, “Opa!” in appreciation.
I don’t eat…: Δεν τρώω (then tro-o)
I’m a vegetarian: Είμαι χορτογάφος (ee-me hor-to-FA-gos)
The bill, please: Τον λογαριασμό παρακαλώ (ton lo-ga-ri-as-MO pa-ra-ka-LO)
For local cuisine and to assist you in ordering your favourites, our FOOD & WINE section lists many traditional island dishes and local wines that you really must try. Island tastes are varied and quite delightful!
GETTING AROUND
Left: Αριστερά (a-ri-ster-AH)
Right: Δεξιά (the-xee-A)
Straight ahead: Όλο ευθεία (o-lo ef-THEE-a)
Turn left: Στρίψτε αριστερά (stree-pste a-ree-ster-AH)
Turn right: Στρίψτε δεξιά (stree-pste the-xee-AH)
Bus stop: Στάση λεωφορείου (sta-see le-o-fo-REE-uh)
Train station: Στάση τραίνου (sta-see trein-u)
Airport: Αεροδρόμιο (aero-dro-mee-o)
Entrance: Είσοδος (ee-so-dos)
Exit: Έξοδος (exo-dos)
NUMBERS
ONE: ένα (E-na)
TWO: δύο (th-EE-o)
THREE: τρία (tr-EE-ah)
FOUR: τέσσερα (TE-se-rah)
FIVE: πέντε (PEN-deh)
SIX: έξι (EX-ee)
SEVEN: εφτά (ef-TA)
EIGHT: οχτώ (ogh-TO)
NINE: εννέα (eh-NAY-ah)
TEN: δέκα (DEH-kah)
TWENTY: είκοσι (EE-ko-see)
THIRTY: τριάντα (tree-UN-duh)
FORTY: σαράντα (sa-RUN-duh)
FIFTY: πενήντα (pe-NIN-dah)
SIXTY: εξήντα (ex-SIN- dah)
SEVENTY: εβδομήντα (ev-tho-MIN-dah)
EIGHTY: ογδόντα (ogh-THON-duh)
NINETY: εννενήντα (e-ne-NIN-dah)
HUNDRED: εκατό (e-ka-TO)
DAYS
Monday: Δευτέρα (Def-TE-ra)
Tuesday: Τρίτη (TrEE-tee)
Wednesday: Τετάρτη (Ter-TAR-tee)
Thursday: Πέμπτη (PEmp-tee)
Friday: Παρασκευή (par-ah-skev-EE)
Saturday: Σαββάτο (sa-VA-to)
Sunday: Κυριακή (Ki-ree-a-kEE)
EMERGENCIES:
Help!: Βοήθεια (vo-EE-thee-a)
I need a doctor: Χρειάζομαι ένα γιατρό (hree-AH-zo-me E-na yi-a-TRO)
I don’t feel well: Δεν αισθάνομαι καλά (then e-STATH-no-me ka-la)
Call the police!: Καλέστε την αστυνομία (ka-LE-ste tin a-sti-no-MIA)
Fire! Φωτιά (fo-ti-YA)
