Learning Greek is a great idea! Here are some basic Greek words and phrases to get you started:

Greetings and Basics

  1. Hello – Γεια σου (Yia sou) – Informal
    Hello (formal/plural) – Γεια σας (Yia sas)
  2. Good morning – Καλημέρα (Kalimera)
  3. Good evening – Καλησπέρα (Kalispera)
  4. Good night – Καληνύχτα (Kalinichta)
  5. How are you? – Πώς είσαι; (Pos ise?) – Informal
    How are you (formal)? – Πώς είστε; (Pos iste?)
  6. I’m fine, thank you – Είμαι καλά, ευχαριστώ (Ime kala, efharisto)

Polite Expressions

  1. Thank you – Ευχαριστώ (Efharisto)
  2. Please/You’re welcome – Παρακαλώ (Parakalo)
  3. Excuse me/Sorry – Συγγνώμη (Signomi)

Common Questions

  1. Yes – Ναι (Ne)
  2. No – Όχι (Ohi)
  3. Where is…? – Πού είναι…? (Pou ine…?)
  4. How much does it cost? – Πόσο κοστίζει; (Poso kostizi?)

Food and Drink

  1. I am hungry – Πεινάω (Pinao)
  2. I am thirsty – Διψάω (Dipsao)
  3. Water – Νερό (Nero)
  4. Wine – Κρασί (Krasi)
  5. Cheers! – Στην υγειά μας! (Stin yia mas!)

Other Useful Words

  1. Help! – Βοήθεια! (Voithia!)
  2. Goodbye – Αντίο (Adio) or Τα λέμε (Ta leme) – Informal, “See you”
  3. I love you – Σ’ αγαπώ (S’agapo)