Traveling to Greece soon to explore the islands or meet your partner's family? Equipping yourself with these essential Greek expressions will significantly improve your experience. Being able to politely greet people, ask straightforward questions, and comfortably navigate your surroundings shows respect and helps you build real connections with the locals.
Useful Greek Phrases
| English | Greek | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Hello / Hi | Γεια σου | ya soo |
| Thank you | Ευχαριστώ | ef-ha-ri-STO |
| Please / You're welcome | Παρακαλώ | pa-ra-ka-LO |
| Yes | Ναι | ne |
| No | Όχι | O-hi |
| Excuse me / Sorry | Συγγνώμη | sig-NO-mi |
| Where is...? | Πού είναι...; | poo EE-ne |
| How much is this? | Πόσο κάνει αυτό; | PO-so KA-ni af-TO |
| Do you speak English? | Μιλάτε αγγλικά; | mi-LA-te an-gli-KA |
| Help! | Βοήθεια! | vo-EE-thia |
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