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Your guide to Greek

 

Greece is the word! Dreaming of a gorgeous Greek getaway? It’s time to brush up on some basic words and phrases...

Want to know how to speak Greek? We’ve got you covered! Here are some basic words and phrases that are sure to come in handy on your next holiday...

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English: Good morning

Greek: Καλημέρα

Sounds like: ka-li-me-ra

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English: Good night

Greek: Καληνύχτα

Sounds like: ka-li-ni-hta

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English: Hello or goodbye

Greek: Γειά Σας

Sounds like: yia-su

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English: Yes

Greek: Ναί

Sounds like: neh

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English: Thank you

Greek: Ευχαριστώ

Sounds like: ef-ha-ri-stoh

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English: Sorry or excuse me

Greek: Συγνώμη

Sounds like: sig-no-mii

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English: Do you speak English?

Greek: Μιλάτε αγγλικά

Sounds like: mi-la-te a-gli-ka?

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English: I don’t understand

Greek: Δεν καταλαβαίνω

Sounds like: den ka-ta-la-ve-noh

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English: Please or you’re welcome

Greek: Παρακαλώ

Sounds like: pa-ra-ka-loh

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English: How are you?

Greek: Τι κάνεις

Sounds like: tee-kanis?

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English: Cheers!

Greek: Γεια μας!

Sounds like: yamas!

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English: What time is it?

Greek: Τι ώρα είναι

Sounds like: ti-hora-ineh?

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English: What is your name?

Greek: Πώς σε λένε

Sounds like: pos-se-leneh?

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English: How much is this?

Greek: Πόσο κάνει

Sounds like: poso-kani?

Posted: 27th Oct 2023.

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