Travel planning


Language in Greece

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.

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
  • Yes – Nai
  • No –  Ochi
  • Thank You – Efharisto
  • Please – Parakalo
  • Excuse Me – Signomi
  • Could you help me? – Borite na me voithisete?
  • How much does this cost? – Poso kani?
  • I’m lost – Ehasa to dhromo
  • What? – Ti?
  • When? – Pote?
  • Where? – Pu?
  • Post Office – Taxidromio
  • Bank – Trapeza
  • Restaurant – Estiatorio or taverna
  • Telephone – Tilefono
  • Phone-card – Tilekarta
  • Can we see the menu? – Borume na dhume ton katalogho?
  • Cheers! – Yamas!