Common Greek phrases and greetings

Greedings

  • Hello: Γειά σας (Yia sas) - This is the most common greeting in Greek and can be used for any occasion.
  • Good morning: Καλημέρα (kalimera) - Use this greeting from sunrise until noon.
  • Good afternoon/evening: Καλησπέρα (kalispera) - Use this greeting from noon until sunset.
  • Goodnight: Καληνύχτα (kalinihta) - Use this greeting when you are going to bed.
  • Goodbye: Αντίο (Adio)
  • Nice to meet you: Χάρηκα για τη γνωριμία (Harika gia ti gnorimia) - Use this when you meet someone for the first time.
  • How's your day?: Πώς πάει η μέρα σου; (Pos paei i mera sou?) - A friendly way to ask someone about their day.
  • What's up? / How's it going?: Τι κάνεις; (Ti kaneis?) - A casual way to ask someone how they are doing.

Common phrases

  • Thank you: Ευχαριστώ (efharisto) - This is the most common way to say thank you in Greek.
  • Please/You're welcome: Παρακαλώ (parakalo) - This word can be used for both please and you're welcome.
  • How are you?:Τι κάνετε; (Ti kanete)?
  • I'm fine, thank you:Καλά, ευχαριστώ (Kala, efharisto)
  • Excuse me / Sorry: Συγγνώμη (Sygnomi) - Use this to apologize or to get someone’s attention.
  • Yes: Ναι (Nai)
  • No: Όχι (Ohi)
  • I don't understand: Δεν καταλαβαίνω (Den katalavaino) - Useful when you don't understand something.
  • Do you speak English?: Μιλάτε αγγλικά; (Milate anglika?) - An essential phrase for English speakers.
  • I need help: Χρειάζομαι βοήθεια (Chreiazomai voitheia) - Important in case you need assistance.
  • Where is the bathroom?: Πού είναι η τουαλέτα; (Pou einai i toualeta?) - Always useful to know.
  • How much does this cost?: Πόσο κοστίζει αυτό; (Poso kostizei afto?) - Important for shopping.
  • I would like...: Θα ήθελα... (Tha ithela...) - Useful when making a request or order.

Emergency Phrases

  • Help!: Βοήθεια! (Voitheia!)
  • Call the police: Καλέστε την αστυνομία (Kaleste tin astynomia)
  • I am lost: Έχω χαθεί (Echo hathi) - If you find yourself disoriented.
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