Greek travel phrases
The essentials for Greece and Cyprus — learn a few and you'll get a warmer welcome.
| English | Greek | Say it like | Listen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hello | Γεια σας (Yia sas) | YAH sass | |
| Please / You're welcome | Παρακαλώ (Parakaló) | pah-rah-kah-LOH | |
| Thank you | Ευχαριστώ (Efcharistó) | ef-khah-ree-STOH | |
| Yes / No | Ναι / Όχι (Ne / Óchi) | neh / OH-khee | |
| Excuse me | Συγγνώμη (Signómi) | see-GHNOH-mee | |
| Do you speak English? | Μιλάτε αγγλικά; (Miláte angliká?) | mee-LAH-teh ang-glee-KAH | |
| How much is it? | Πόσο κάνει; (Póso káni?) | POH-soh KAH-nee | |
| The bill, please | Τον λογαριασμό (Ton logariasmó) | ton loh-ghah-ryas-MOH | |
| Where is…? | Πού είναι…; (Pou íne?) | poo EE-neh | |
| Help! | Βοήθεια! (Voíthia!) | voh-EE-thyah | |
| Cheers! | Γεια μας! (Yia mas!) | YAH mass |
Tap ▶ to hear each phrase spoken by a native Greek voice. Pronunciations are rough English respellings — stress the CAPITALISED part.
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