23 Useful Greek Phrases for Tourists [printable]
The winter is almost behind us and you cannot stop dreaming of a relaxing holiday in Greece. Even though it is too early to start picking your perfect holiday outfits or planning your itinerary, you can already try to learn some common Greek phrases for your everyday conversations with locals.
Most of the people in touristic destinations will be able to communicate with you in English, but learning the basic Greek words to get around will surely make your trip more memorable – and might help you build a long-lasting friendship with a local. We have also created a printable version for you, in case you want to have your own copy.
If you find some of these words hard to pronounce, you can always refer to google translate and play the audio of each word’s pronunciation. At Iliomagic, your hosts will be happy to help you practice and teach you any Greek word you need to express yourself!
The ONLY 23 Phrases/Words You Need to Know For Your Holidays in Greece
Here’s the list of the most useful Greek phrases to get you started:
- Hello: Yassu
- Do you speak English?: Milate anglika?
- How are you: Ti kanis?
- Fine: Mia hara
- What is your name?: Pos se lene
- Good morning: Kalimera
- Good evening: Kalispera
- Goodnight: Kalinikta
- Cheers!: Ya mas!
- I love you: S’agapo
- I am a vegetarian: Ime chortofagos
- I would like…: Tha ithela
- Thank you: Efcharisto
- Yes: Nai
- No: Ochi
- Water: Nero
- Drink: Poto
- Wine: Krasi
- Please: Parakalo
- I don’t understand: Then katalaveno
- Sea: Thalassa
- The bill please!: To logariasmo, parakalo
- How much is it?: Poso kani?
And the printable version:
KALA NA PERASETE! (HAVE A GREAT TIME!)