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Modern Greek (1453-) Vocabulary → Basic Greetings and Phrases → Common Everyday Phrases

As a beginner in Modern Greek (1453-), it is important to learn common phrases used in everyday conversations. These phrases will help you to communicate with Greek speakers and make your experience in Greece more enjoyable. In this lesson, we will cover common everyday phrases in Modern Greek (1453-) with their English translations and pronunciation. Let's get started!

Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: Family and relationships & The 100 most common words in Greek.

Greetings[edit | edit source]

Greetings are an important part of social interaction in Greece. Here are some common greetings in Modern Greek (1453-):

Modern Greek (1453-)	Pronunciation	English
Γεια χαρά.	Yia hara.	Hello.
Καλημέρα.	Kalimera.	Good morning.
Καλησπέρα.	Kalispera.	Good afternoon/evening.
Καληνύχτα.	Kalinichta.	Goodnight.

Note: "Γεια σου" (Yia sou) can also be translated to "Hello" but tends to be used when greeting someone you are familiar with.

Introductions[edit | edit source]

When meeting someone for the first time in Greece, it is common to introduce yourself. Here are some common introductions in Modern Greek (1453-):

Modern Greek (1453-)	Pronunciation	English
Χαίρετε, είμαι ο/η...	Herete, ime o/i...	Hello, I am... (formal)
Γεια σας, είμαι ο/η...	Yia sas, ime o/i...	Hello, I am... (formal)
Γεια, είμαι ο/η...	Yia, ime o/i...	Hi, I am... (informal)

After introducing yourself, the other person may ask you a few questions. Here are some examples:

Modern Greek (1453-)	Pronunciation	English
Πώς σε λένε;	Pos se lene?	What's your name? (informal)
Ποιο είναι το όνομά σας;	Pio ine to onoma sas?	What's your name? (formal)
Πού μένεις;	Pou meneis?	Where do you live? (informal)
Από πού είσαι;	Apo pou ise?	Where are you from? (informal)

Responses[edit | edit source]

When someone greets you or asks you a question, it is important to respond in a polite and appropriate way. Here are some common responses in Modern Greek (1453-):

Modern Greek (1453-)	Pronunciation	English
Γεια σου.	Yia sou.	Hello. (informal)
Γεια σας.	Yia sas.	Hello. (formal)
Με λένε...	Me lene...	My name is...
Είμαι από την...	Ime apo tin...	I am from...

Expressing Gratitude[edit | edit source]

In Greece, it's common to express gratitude in social situations. Here are some phrases you can use in Modern Greek (1453-) to express your gratitude:

Modern Greek (1453-)	Pronunciation	English
Ευχαριστώ.	Efharisto.	Thank you.
Σ' ευχαριστώ πολύ.	Se efharisto poli.	Thank you very much.
Παρακαλώ.	Parakalo.	please
Καλώς ήρθες	Kolws îrthes	You're very welcome.

Politeness[edit | edit source]

Politeness and respect are very important in Greek culture. Here are some common phrases you can use to show respect:

Modern Greek (1453-)	Pronunciation	English
Με συγχωρείτε.	Me syghoreite.	Excuse me. (formal)
Λυπάμαι.	Lypame.	I'm sorry. (formal)

Note: "συγχωρείστε με " (syghoreiste me) can also be translated to "Excuse me" but tends to be more formal and polite.

Congratulations! You now know some common everyday phrases in Modern Greek (1453-). Practice these phrases every day and soon you'll be speaking like a native Greek!

Table of Contents - Modern Greek (1453-) Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Introduction to Greek Alphabet

Basic Greetings and Phrases

Nouns and Articles

Numbers and Time

Adjectives and Adverbs

Food and Dining

Verbs and Tenses

Travel and Transportation

Prepositions and Conjunctions

Family and Relationships

Greek Traditions and Customs

Greek History and Geography

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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-Note: "συγχωρείστε" (syghoreiste) can also be translated to "Excuse me" but tends to be more formal and polite.
+Note: "συγχωρείστε με " (syghoreiste me) can also be translated to "Excuse me" but tends to be more formal and polite.
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+==Other Lessons==
+* [[Language/Modern-greek-1453/Vocabulary/Asking-Directions|Asking Directions]]
+* [[Language/Modern-greek-1453/Vocabulary/Nature-and-Environment|Nature and Environment]]
+* [[Language/Modern-greek-1453/Vocabulary/Science-and-technology|Science and technology]]
+* [[Language/Modern-greek-1453/Vocabulary/Hobbies|Hobbies]]
+* [[Language/Modern-greek-1453/Vocabulary/How-to-Say-Hello-and-Greetings|How to Say Hello and Greetings]]
+* [[Language/Modern-greek-1453/Vocabulary/Sports|Sports]]
+* [[Language/Modern-greek-1453/Vocabulary/Geography|Geography]]
+* [[Language/Modern-greek-1453/Vocabulary/Useful-Sentenses|Useful Sentenses]]
+* [[Language/Modern-greek-1453/Vocabulary/Count-to-10|Count to 10]]
+* [[Language/Modern-greek-1453/Vocabulary/Foreign-loanwords|Foreign loanwords]]
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