23 Useful Greek Phrases for Tourists

The winter is almost behind us and you cannot stop dreaming of a relaxing holiday in Greece. Even though it is too early to start picking your perfect holiday outfits or planning your itinerary, you can already try to learn some common Greek phrases for your everyday conversations with locals.

Most of the people in touristic destinations will be able to communicate with you in English, but learning the basic Greek words to get around will surely make your trip more memorable – and might help you build a long-lasting friendship with a local. We have also created a printable version for you, in case you want to have your own copy. If you find some of these words hard to pronounce, you can always refer to google translate and play the audio of each word’s pronunciation.

The ONLY 23 Phrases/Words You Need to Know For Your Holidays in Greece

Here’s the list of the most useful Greek phrases to get you started:

1. Hello: Yassu
2. Do you speak English?: Milate anglika?
3. How are you: Ti kanis?
4. Fine: Mia hara
5. What is your name?: Pos se lene
6. Good morning: Kalimera
7. Good evening: Kalispera
8. Goodnight: Kalinikta
9. Cheers!: Ya mas!
10. I love you: S’agapo
11. I am a vegetarian: Ime chortofagos
12. I would like…: Tha ithela
13. Thank you: Efcharisto
14. Yes: Nai
15. No: Ochi
16. Water: Nero
17. Drink: Poto
18. Wine: Krasi
19. Please: Parakalo
20. I don’t understand: Then katalaveno
21. Sea: Thalassa
22. The bill please!: To logariasmo, parakalo
23. How much is it?: Poso kani?

KALA NA PERASETE! (HAVE A GREAT TIME!)