Knowing just a few key Greek words will enhance your experience, make locals smile and open doors to the wonderful hospitality that the Greek culture is famous for.
- Yassou (yah-soo) - Hello or Hi
- Efharisto (ef-hah-rees-toh) - Thank you
- Parakalo (pah-rah-kah-loh) - Please or You're welcome
- Nai (neh) - Yes
- Ohi (oh-hee) - No
- Kalimera (kah-lee-meh-rah) - Good morning
- Kalispera (kah-lee-speh-rah) - Good evening
- Kali Nichta (kah-lee-neeht-ah) - Good night
- Signomi (see-noh-mee) - Excuse me or Sorry
- Adio (ah-dyoh) - Goodbye
- Nero (neh-roh) - Water
- Mpyra (bee-rah) - Beer
- Krasi (krah-see) - Wine
- Eis igían sas (ees ee-YAHN sas) - formal toast meaning “to your health”
- Stinygiasou (stin-yah-SOO) - informal toast meaning “to your health”
- Bravo (brah-vo) - Well done!
