Going to Greece? 20 Greek words for the holiday
The most useful Greek words on holiday are “jásas” (hello), “efcharistó” (thank you), “parakaló” (please / you’re welcome), “ne” (yes) and “óchi” (no). Careful: “ne” means yes, not no.
Greeks love it when you try. An “efcharistó” at the counter or a “kaliméra” in the morning opens doors. Here are 20 words and phrases.
| Græsk | Sådan siger du det | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Γεια σας | JA-sas | Hello (polite) |
| Γεια σου | JA-su | Hi (to someone you know) |
| Καλημέρα | ka-li-ME-ra | Good morning |
| Καλησπέρα | ka-li-SPE-ra | Good evening |
| Καληνύχτα | ka-li-NICH-ta | Good night |
| Ευχαριστώ | ef-cha-ri-STO | Thank you |
| Παρακαλώ | pa-ra-ka-LO | Please / you’re welcome |
| Ναι | Ne | Yes (!) |
| Όχι | O-chi | No |
| Συγγνώμη | sig-NO-mi | Sorry |
| Πόσο κάνει; | PO-so KA-ni? | How much is it? |
| Ένα γύρο, παρακαλώ | E-na JI-ro, pa-ra-ka-LO | One gyros, please |
| Με όλα | me O-la | With everything |
| Νερό | ne-RO | Water |
| Μπύρα | BI-ra | Beer |
| Κρασί | kra-SI | Wine |
| Γεια μας! | JA-mas | Cheers! |
| Νόστιμο | NO-sti-mo | Delicious |
| Τον λογαριασμό, παρακαλώ | ton lo-gar-jas-MO, pa-ra-ka-LO | The bill, please |
| Καλό καλοκαίρι | ka-LO ka-lo-KE-ri | Have a good summer |
Bonus: Ώπα! (O-pa) — when the mood is good.
When you are back from vacation and miss Greece, then come by The Fat Greek at Tapperitorvet 1 and practise: “Éna jíro me óla, parakaló!”
