Basic Greek Words and Phrases
Hello: Γειά σου (YAH-soo)
The less formal way to say "hi" would just be Γεια (yah). If addressing a group, say Γεια σας (YAH-sas).
Nice to meet you: Χάρηκα πολύ (HA-ree-ka po-LEE)
How are you?: Tι κανείς? (tee-KAH-nis)
Good morning: Καλημέρα (kah-lee-MER-ah)
You can use this greeting up until noon, and then for the rest of the day, you can use Γεια (yah) as the standard greeting.
Good afternoon/evening: Καλησπέρα (kah-lee-SPER-ah)
Use this greeting around late afternoon, dusk, and into the evening.
Goodnight: Καληνύχτα (kah-lee-NEEKH-tah)
Say this when going to bed.
Thank you: Ευχαριστώ (eff-kha-ri-STOE)
Remember that a good tourist is a polite tourist.
Please/You're welcome: Παρακαλώ (para-kah-LOE)
In Greek, learning to say "please" and "you're welcome" is easy because it's the same word. It's polite to say Παρακαλώ (para-kah-LOE) after asking for directions or the price of something. It can even mean "I beg your pardon?" or "huh?" when you've misunderstood or want someone to repeat something.
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