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geia sou
Hello; hi
The most common Greek greeting, informal; the plural or formal version is γεια σας.
kaliméra
Good morning
A morning greeting, literally good day.
kalispéra
Good evening
A greeting used in the late afternoon and evening.
kaliníchta
Good night
Said before going to bed or parting at night.
antío
Goodbye
A farewell; γεια σου is also used when leaving.
efcharistó
Thank you
The standard expression of gratitude.
parakaló
Please; you're welcome
Used both to say please and to reply to thanks.
syngnómi
Sorry; excuse me
An apology, also used to get someone's attention.
nai
Yes
An affirmative answer; note it sounds like English no but means yes.
óchi
No
A negative answer.
ti káneis
How are you?
A common question asking about someone's wellbeing, literally what are you doing.
kalá
Well; fine
Used to say that things are going well.
me léne
My name is
Used to introduce yourself, literally they call me.
chárika
Nice to meet you
Said when meeting someone for the first time, literally I was glad.
kalós írthate
Welcome
Used to welcome guests or new arrivals.
kalí týchi
Good luck
A wish for success.
stin ygeiá mas
Cheers
A toast, literally to our health; often shortened to γεια μας.
den katalavaíno
I don't understand
A useful phrase for learners when something is unclear.
éna
One
The number one.
dýo
Two
The number two.
tría
Three
The number three.
téssera
Four
The number four.
pénte
Five
The number five.
éxi
Six
The number six.
eptá
Seven
The number seven; also pronounced εφτά.
októ
Eight
The number eight; also pronounced οχτώ.
ennéa
Nine
The number nine; also pronounced εννιά.
déka
Ten
The number ten.
ekató
Hundred
The number one hundred.
chília
Thousand
The number one thousand.
símera
Today
The present day.
ávrio
Tomorrow
The day after today.
chthes
Yesterday
The day before today.
tóra
Now
At the present moment.
óra
Hour; time
A period of sixty minutes, or the time of day.
leptó
Minute
A period of sixty seconds.
evdomáda
Week
A period of seven days.
chrónos
Year; time
A period of twelve months; also means time in general.
oikogéneia
Family
A group of people related by blood or marriage.
mitéra
Mother
A female parent; informally μαμά.
patéras
Father
A male parent; informally μπαμπάς.
adelfós
Brother
A male sibling.
adelfí
Sister
A female sibling.
gios
Son
A male child in relation to his parents.
kóri
Daughter
A female child in relation to her parents.
pappoús
Grandfather
The father of your parent.
giagiá
Grandmother
The mother of your parent.
sýzygos
Husband; wife; spouse
A marriage partner; the article shows whether it means husband or wife.
gynaíka
Woman; wife
An adult female person; also means wife.
ántras
Man; husband
An adult male person; also means husband.
paidí
Child
A young person.
fílos
Friend
A person you know well and like; feminine is φίλη.
dáskalos
Teacher
A person who teaches, especially at primary school.
mathitís
Student; pupil
A person who studies at school.
geítonas
Neighbor
A person who lives next to or near you.
ánthropoi
People
Human beings; plural of άνθρωπος.
neró
Water
The clear liquid essential for life.
tsái
Tea
A hot drink made from tea leaves or mountain herbs.
kafés
Coffee
A hot drink central to Greek social life, like the famous frappé.
psomí
Bread
A staple food made from flour and water.
rýzi
Rice
A grain eaten as a staple food.
kréas
Meat
The flesh of animals eaten as food.
kotópoulo
Chicken
Meat from a chicken.
psári
Fish
An animal that lives in water, eaten as food.
avgó
Egg
An egg laid by a hen, a common breakfast food.
tyrí
Cheese
A food made from milk; feta is the most famous Greek cheese.
lachaniká
Vegetables
Plants grown for food; plural of λαχανικό.
froúta
Fruit
Sweet plant foods; plural of φρούτο.
mílo
Apple
A round fruit with red or green skin.
gála
Milk
A white drink produced by cows or goats.
chymós
Juice
A drink made from pressed fruit.
záchari
Sugar
A sweet substance added to food and drinks.
aláti
Salt
A white substance used to season food.
proinó
Breakfast
The first meal of the day.
mesimerianó
Lunch
The meal eaten in the middle of the day.
vradinó
Dinner
The meal eaten in the evening.
aerodrómio
Airport
A place where airplanes take off and land.
aeropláno
Airplane
A flying vehicle with wings and engines.
tréno
Train
A connected line of carriages that runs on rails.
stathmós
Station
A place where trains or buses stop for passengers.
leoforeío
Bus
A large road vehicle that carries many passengers.
taxí
Taxi
A car you pay to be driven somewhere in.
xenodocheío
Hotel
A place where travelers pay to stay overnight.
estiatório
Restaurant
A place where you pay to eat meals; a traditional one is a ταβέρνα.
póli
City
A large town where many people live and work.
chorió
Village
A small settlement in the countryside.
drómos
Street; road
A way for cars and people in a city or between places.
diavatírio
Passport
An official document needed for traveling abroad.
eisitírio
Ticket
A piece of paper that allows you to travel or enter a place.
chártis
Map
A drawing showing streets, cities, or countries.
trápeza
Bank
A place where people keep and borrow money.
magazí
Shop
A place where goods are sold.
paralía
Beach
A sandy shore by the sea.
taxídi
Trip; journey
The act of traveling to a place.
ílios
Sun
The star that gives Earth light and warmth.
fengári
Moon
The bright object seen in the sky at night.
astéri
Star
A point of light visible in the night sky.
ouranós
Sky
The space above the earth where clouds and stars appear.
thálassa
Sea
The large body of salt water; central to Greek life and culture.
potámi
River
A large natural stream of water flowing to the sea.
vounó
Mountain
A very high hill; the Olympus is the highest Greek mountain.
dásos
Forest
A large area covered with trees.
déntro
Tree
A tall plant with a trunk, branches, and leaves; the olive tree is a Greek symbol.
louloúdi
Flower
The colorful blossom of a plant.
vrochí
Rain
Water that falls from clouds in drops.
chióni
Snow
Soft white frozen water that falls in winter.
ánemos
Wind
Moving air; the summer meltemi wind is famous in the Aegean.
kairós
Weather
The condition of the air, such as sun, rain, or wind.
zóo
Animal
A living creature such as a dog, bird, or fish.
gáta
Cat
A small pet animal; cats are everywhere in Greek islands.
sóma
Body
The whole physical structure of a person.
kefáli
Head
The top part of the body containing the brain and face.
máti
Eye
The part of the body used for seeing.
autí
Ear
The part of the body used for hearing.
mýti
Nose
The part of the face used for smelling and breathing.
stóma
Mouth
The part of the face used for eating and speaking.
chéri
Hand; arm
The upper limb, covering both hand and arm in everyday speech.
pódi
Leg; foot
The lower limb used for walking.
kardiá
Heart
The organ that pumps blood, also used for feelings.
malliá
Hair
The hair on a person's head; used in the plural in Greek.
stomáchi
Stomach
The organ where food is digested.
giatrós
Doctor
A person trained to treat sick people.
nosokomeío
Hospital
A place where sick people are treated.
fármako
Medicine
Something you take to treat an illness.
ygeía
Health
The condition of the body and mind; Greeks toast to it with γεια μας.
árrostos
Sick
Ill, not in good health.
douleiá
Work; job
A job, or the activity of working.
etaireía
Company
A business organization that sells goods or services.
grafeío
Office; desk
A room where people work, or the desk itself.
afentikó
Boss
The person in charge at work.
synádelfos
Colleague
A person you work with.
synántisi
Meeting
An occasion when people come together to discuss something.
chrímata
Money
Coins and banknotes used to buy things; informally λεφτά.
misthós
Salary
The money you receive regularly for your work.
ypologistís
Computer
An electronic machine used for work and entertainment.
tiléfono
Telephone
A device used for calling people; a mobile is κινητό.
epángelma
Profession
The type of work a person is trained to do.
érgo
Project; work
A planned piece of work; also means a film or artwork.
pelátis
Customer
A person who buys goods or services.
symvólaio
Contract
A formal written agreement.
diefthyntís
Director; manager
The person who leads a company or school.
ergostásio
Factory
A building where goods are made with machines.
politismós
Culture; civilization
The art, customs, and traditions of a society; ancient Greek civilization shaped the West.
istoría
History; story
The study of past events; also means a story.
glóssa
Language; tongue
A system of words used by a nation; also means tongue.
vivlío
Book
Written pages bound together for reading.
mousikí
Music
Sounds arranged in a pleasing way; the word music comes from Greek.
tainía
Film
A story shown in moving pictures.
téchni
Art
Painting, sculpture, theatre, and other creative work.
mouseío
Museum
A building where important objects and art are shown, like the Acropolis Museum.
giortí
Celebration; name day
A festival or celebration; Greeks celebrate name days like birthdays.
thriskeía
Religion
Belief in and worship of a god or gods.
kyvérnisi
Government
The group of people who rule a country.
eidíseis
News
Reports about recent events; plural in Greek.
koinonía
Society
People living together in an organized community.
parádosi
Tradition
A custom passed down through generations; also means delivery.
eímai
To be
To exist or to have a certain quality.
écho
To have
To own or possess something.
pigaíno
To go
To move from one place to another; often shortened to πάω.
érchomai
To come
To move toward the speaker or a place.
tróo
To eat
To put food in your mouth and swallow it.
píno
To drink
To take liquid into your mouth and swallow it.
vlépo
To see
To notice something with your eyes.
akoúo
To hear; to listen
To notice sounds with your ears.
miláo
To speak
To say words, to talk.
diavázo
To read; to study
To look at words and understand them; also means to study.
gráfo
To write
To form letters and words on paper or a screen.
agorázo
To buy
To get something by paying money.
pouláo
To sell
To give something in exchange for money.
káno
To do; to make
To perform an action or create something.
doulévo
To work
To do a job, especially for money.
skéftomai
To think
To use your mind to form ideas or opinions.
thélo
To want
To wish for or desire something.
agapáo
To love
To feel deep affection for someone.
mou arései
I like
Used to say you like something, literally it pleases me.
mathaíno
To learn
To gain knowledge or skill.
xéro
To know (facts)
To have information in your mind.
gnorízo
To know (people, places)
To be familiar with a person, place, or thing.
díno
To give
To hand something to someone.
paírno
To take
To pick something up or accept it.
psáchno
To look for
To try to find something.
voitháo
To help
To make something easier for someone.
archízo
To begin
To start doing something.
teleióno
To finish
To bring something to an end.
kalós
Good
Of high quality or pleasant.
kakós
Bad
Of poor quality or unpleasant.
megálos
Big; old (person)
Of great size, or older in age.
mikrós
Small; young
Of little size, or young in age.
néos
New; young
Recently made, or young in age.
paliós
Old (things)
Having existed for a long time.
psilós
Tall; high
Of great height.
kontós
Short
Of little height or length.
makrýs
Long
Of great length.
grígoros
Fast
Moving or happening quickly.
argós
Slow
Moving or happening without speed.
zestós
Hot; warm
Having a high temperature.
krýos
Cold
Having a low temperature.
akrivós
Expensive
Costing a lot of money.
ftinós
Cheap
Costing little money.
ómorfos
Beautiful
Very pleasing to look at.
éfkolos
Easy
Not difficult to do or understand.
dýskolos
Difficult
Hard to do or understand.
simantikós
Important
Having great value or significance.
katharós
Clean
Free from dirt.
dynatós
Strong; loud
Having great strength, or loud in sound.
nóstimos
Tasty; delicious
Having a pleasant taste.
ti
What
Used to ask about things.
poios
Who; which
Used to ask about people or choices.
poú
Where
Used to ask about places.
póte
When
Used to ask about time.
giatí
Why; because
Used to ask about reasons; also means because.
pós
How
Used to ask about manner or way.
póso
How much
Used to ask about quantity or price.
tínos
Whose
Used to ask about ownership.
mípos
Perhaps (question particle)
A particle that makes a question softer or more polite.
árage
I wonder
A particle that adds wonder or doubt to a question.
spíti
House; home
A building where people live, or your home.
diamérisma
Apartment
A set of rooms for living in, part of a larger building.
kouzína
Kitchen; cuisine
The room where food is prepared; also means cuisine.
bánio
Bathroom; bath
The room with a bath or shower; also means a swim.
ypnodomátio
Bedroom
The room where you sleep.
pórta
Door
The entrance to a room or building.
paráthyro
Window
An opening in a wall with glass that lets in light.
trapézi
Table
A piece of furniture with a flat top.
karékla
Chair
A seat with a back for one person.
kreváti
Bed
A piece of furniture for sleeping.
koimámai
To sleep
To rest with your eyes closed at night.
roúcha
Clothes
Things you wear; plural of ρούχο.
papoútsia
Shoes
Footwear; plural of παπούτσι.
kleidí
Key
A metal object used to open locks.
rolói
Clock; watch
A device that shows the time.
tileórasi
Television
A device for watching programmes and films.
lámpa
Lamp
A device that gives light.
tsánta
Bag
A container with handles for carrying things.
mageirévo
To cook
To prepare food by heating it.
psónia
Shopping
The activity of buying things; plural in Greek.
charoúmenos
Happy
Feeling pleasure and joy.
lypiménos
Sad
Feeling unhappy.
thymoménos
Angry
Feeling strong displeasure.
fovisménos
Scared
Feeling fear.
kourasménos
Tired
Needing rest after work or activity.
peinasménos
Hungry
Feeling the need to eat; commonly πεινάω, I am hungry.
dipsasménos
Thirsty
Feeling the need to drink; commonly διψάω, I am thirsty.
anísychos
Worried
Feeling anxious about something.
nevrikós
Nervous
Feeling worried or tense.
enthousiasménos
Excited
Feeling very happy and enthusiastic; the word enthusiasm is Greek.
ékpliktos
Surprised
Feeling wonder because of something unexpected.
agápi
Love
A deep feeling of affection.
elpída
Hope
The feeling that something good will happen.
eftychía
Happiness
The state of feeling happy.