Greek is a difficult language to master, but with these simple Greek phrases you’ll be having conversations like a local in no time!
When a traveller makes an effort to learn the local language, it is certainly appreciated!
Whilst simple words like ‘hello’ in Greek can be mastered with ease, the language certainly delves into more than just basic Greek phrases as you attempt to learn more!
Our advice? Keep this blog handy throughout your travels in Greece and the Greek Islands, and never be stuck at a language barrier again with these Greek language basics!
| English | Greek | Sounds like |
|---|---|---|
| ENGLISH | GREEK | SOUNDS LIKE |
| Hello/Goodbye | Γεια σου | Yassu |
| How are you? | Τι κάνεις; | Tee kanis? |
| I'm fine, thank you | Καλά, ευχαριστώ | Kala, efharisto |
| Nice to meet you | Χάρηκα | Harika |
| Good morning | Καλημέρα | Kalimera |
| Good evening/night | Καληνύχτα | Kalinichta |
| Please | Παρακαλώ | Parakalo |
| Thank you | Ευχαριστώ | Efharisto |
| Yes | Ναι | Neh |
| No | Όχι | O'hee |
| Excuse me | Συγγνώμη | Signomi |
| What is your name? | Πώς σε λένε; | Pos se leneh? |
| My name is... | Με λένε... | Me leneh… |
| Do you speak English? | Μιλάτε Αγγλικά; | Milate Agglika? |
| What time is it? | Τι ώρα είναι; | Ti hora ineh? |
| How much is this? | Πόσο κάνει; | Poso kani? |
| Cheers! (when drinking) | Γεια μας! | Yamas! |
| A beer/coffee/tea/shot, please | Μια μπύρα/έναν καφέ/ένα τσάι/ ένα σφηνάκι, παρακαλώ | Miah mpira/enan kafe/ena chai/ena sfinaki, parakalo |
| Όpa! (when dancing) | Ώπα! | Opahh! |
Immersing yourself in the local culture of your destination is the best way to travel! If you’re also heading to Croatia, check out this useful resource on some Basic Croatian Phrases and learn how to speak Croatian!
