Awards, Memberships and Reviews
In stores and museums, you will find that most people understand English. Many students learn English in elementary and secondary school, while other people have learned English through visiting with tourists. While most Greeks don’t expect foreigners to speak the language, knowing just a few words will be very much appreciated – especially in the countryside.
Here are some helpful words and phrases:
Good Morning – Kalimera
Good Evening – Kalispera
Do you speak English – Milate Agglika
Hello/Goodbye – Yasas
How are you? – Ti Kanete?
I’m fine. – Kala imeh
Cheers! – Yamas!
How much does this cost? – Poso kani?
Yes – Nai
No – Ochi
Thank You – Efharisto
Please – Parakalo
Excuse Me – Signomi
Could you help me? – Borite na me voithisete?
I’m lost – Ehasa to dhromo
What? – Ti?
When? – Pote?
Where? – Pu?
Post Office – Taxidromio
Bank – Trapeza
Telephone – Tilefono
Phone-card – Tilekarta
Restaurant – Estiatorio or taverna
Can we see the menu? – Borume na dhume ton katalogho?