50 Greek Phrases for Travelers & Families

If you're planning a trip to Greece-whether it's to explore the islands or to visit your partner's family-learning a few basic Greek phrases can make your experience much more meaningful. Locals and family members truly appreciate it when you try to speak their language, as it shows respect and a desire to connect.

Below you'll find the 50 most useful Greek phrases, covering greetings, dining etiquette, and common travel situations.

Essential Greek Phrases

English	Greek	Pronunciation
Hello / Hi	Γεια σου	ya soo
Good morning	Καλημέρα	ka-li-ME-ra
Good afternoon/evening	Καλησπέρα	ka-li-SPE-ra
Good night	Καληνύχτα	ka-li-NEE-hta
Thank you	Ευχαριστώ	ef-ha-ri-STO
Please / You're welcome	Παρακαλώ	pa-ra-ka-LO
Excuse me / Sorry	Συγγνώμη	sig-NO-mi
Yes	Ναι	ne
No	Όχι	O-hi
Maybe	Ίσως	EE-sos
How are you?	Τι κάνεις;	ti KA-nis
I am fine	Είμαι καλά	EE-me ka-LA
My name is...	Με λένε...	me LE-ne
What is your name?	Πώς σε λένε;	pos se LE-ne
Nice to meet you	Χάρηκα	HA-ri-ka
Goodbye	Αντίο	an-DEE-o
See you later	Τα λέμε	ta LE-me
Where is...?	Πού είναι...;	poo EE-ne
Toilet / Bathroom	Τουαλέτα	too-a-LE-ta
Pharmacy	Φαρμακείο	far-ma-KEE-o
Beach	Παραλία	pa-ra-LEE-a
Hotel	Ξενοδοχείο	kse-no-tho-HEE-o
Airport	Αεροδρόμιο	a-e-ro-THRO-mi-o
Bus stop	Στάση	STA-si
Taxi	Ταξί	ta-KSEE
Left	Αριστερά	a-ri-ste-RA
Right	Δεξιά	the-ksy-A
Straight	Ίσια	EE-sya
How much is this?	Πόσο κάνει αυτό;	PO-so KA-ni af-TO
The menu please	Το μενού παρακαλώ	to me-NOO pa-ra-ka-LO
The bill please	Το λογαριασμό παρακαλώ	to lo-ga-ri-a-SMO pa-ra-ka-LO
Water	Νερό	ne-RO
Bread	Ψωμί	pso-MEE
Wine	Κρασί	kra-SI
Beer	Μπύρα	BEE-ra
Coffee	Καφέ	ka-FE
Cheers!	Στην υγειά μας!	stin yi-YA mas
Delicious	Νόστιμο	NOS-ti-mo
I am vegetarian	Είμαι χορτοφάγος	EE-me hor-to-FA-gos
I have an allergy	Έχω αλλεργία	E-ho a-ler-YI-a
Help!	Βοήθεια!	vo-EE-thya
Doctor	Γιατρός	ya-TROS
Police	Αστυνομία	a-sti-no-MEE-a
I don't understand	Δεν καταλαβαίνω	then ka-ta-la-VE-no
Do you speak English?	Μιλάτε αγγλικά;	mi-LA-te an-gli-KA
Speak slowly	Μιλάτε αργά	mi-LA-te ar-GA
Open	Ανοιχτά	a-ni-HTA
Closed	Κλειστά	kli-STA
Entrance	Είσοδος	EE-so-thos
Exit	Έξοδος	E-kso-thos