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Basic Greek words and phrases for your holiday to Greece

2019-06-24 15:13:30
If you are heading to Greece this summer and not familiar with the Greek language, we have put together a list of some of the most basic words and phrases that you will be hearing a lot of, and that will help you get by! Now don’t despair, most Athenians and locals on the Greek islands speak English, however, if you do get stuck or come across people who don’t speak English, here are a few key words that will make your journey that little bit easier! Hello:  Yiasou! Goodbye: Yiasou! Excuse me / Sorry: Signomi Good morning: Kalimera Good afternoon/ Good evening: Kalispera Good  night: Kalinihta Thank you: Efharisto Please / You’re welcome: Parakalo Yes: Ne No: Ohi Help: Voithia Water: Nero Food: Fagito Tea: Tsai Coffee: Kafe Beer: Bira Wine: Krasi Ice cream: Pagoto Sugar: Zahari Milk: Gala Bread: Psomi Ice cubes: Pago Meat: Kreas Fish: Psari Seafood: Thalassina Chicken: Kotopoulo Dessert: Glyko Telephone: Tilefono  Bus: Leoforio Train: Treno Taxi: Taksi Beach: Paralia Airplane: Aeroplano Airport: Aerodromio Hair salon: Komotirio Beautician: Estitiki Hotel: Xenothohio  Shops: Magazia Bank: Trapeza Post office: Tahithromio  Police: Astinomia Hospital: Nosokomio Doctor: Giatro How are you?: Ti Kanis? I’m well thank you: Kala efharisto Come here: Ela  My name is: Me lene What is your name?: Pos se lene? Chat later: Ta leme Where is the bathroom?: Pou ine I toualeta? Do you speak English?: Milate anglika? Cheers: Stin Igia Bon Appetit: Kali Orexi  How much is it?: Poso kani? What time is it?: Ti ora ine?  I don’t understand: Then katalaveno It’s hot: Kani zesti It’s cold: Kani krio I like it: Mou aresi I love you: Se agapo  source: greekcitytimes.com