Understand essential words
Recognise the most common words you will see or hear in hotels, restaurants, cafés, shops and beaches.
Greek vocabulary for everyday life
Vocabulary for
Vocabulary for
Totally Beginners
Learn the Greek words and expressions you actually need during your holidays, your stay in Greece or your first conversations with Greek speakers.
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Beginner-friendly
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Real-life vocabulary
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Greek with English translation
Καλημέρα
Good morning
Ευχαριστώ
Thank you
Greek made practical
Words for real situations
Πόσο κάνει;
How much is it?
Practical Greek vocabulary
Learn Greek you can use immediately
These vocabulary lists are designed for complete beginners. Instead of memorising difficult grammar and random words, you learn useful Greek for situations you are likely to experience in Greece.
Speak with confidence
Use simple vocabulary and short expressions to ask questions, order food and communicate more easily.
Prepare for real situations
Study vocabulary by topic, so you know what to say exactly when you need it.
Choose a topic
Vocabulary lists for everyday situations
Select a topic and discover useful Greek words, their English meaning and simple examples.
Travel
Hotel vocabulary
Learn the words you need at the reception, inside your room and around the hotel.
Η ρεσεψιόν
Το δωμάτιο
Το κλειδί
Summer
Beach vocabulary
Discover the essential words for a day at the beach in Greece.
Το μαγιό
Το αντηλιακό
Η πετσέτα
Food
Fish tavern vocabulary
Learn how to recognise and order popular fish and seafood dishes.
Το λαβράκι
Το χταπόδι
Το καλαμάρι
Food
Souvlaki restaurant vocabulary
Learn the words and phrases you need to order a traditional Greek meal.
Το σουβλάκι
Η πίτα
Ο γύρος
Daily life
Café vocabulary
Order coffee, drinks and snacks using simple and useful Greek.
Ο καφές
Το νερό
Ο λογαριασμός
Transport
Car rental vocabulary
Ask about the vehicle, the price, the rental period and the necessary documents.
Το αυτοκίνητο
Το δίπλωμα
Πόσο κάνει;
Beauty
Manicure and nail care
Learn useful vocabulary for booking and communicating during a manicure appointment.
Τα νύχια
Το χρώμα
Το ραντεβού
Start here
Essential Greek expressions
Start with greetings, polite expressions and simple questions for everyday conversations.
Γεια σας
Παρακαλώ
Ευχαριστώ
How to use the lists
A simple way to build your Greek vocabulary
You do not have to learn every word at once. Choose one situation, practise a few words and then use them inside short phrases.
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Choose one topic
Start with the situation that is most useful for you right now.
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Read and repeat
Say each Greek word aloud and connect it with its English meaning.
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Use it in a phrase
Practise the word inside a useful question or a short everyday sentence.
Example
At a car rental office
Πόσες μέρες;
For how many days?
Πέντε μέρες.
Five days.
Πόσο κάνει;
How much is it?
Πενήντα ευρώ.
Fifty euros.
This is how individual words become a practical conversation you can use in real life.
Learn with a native teacher
Go beyond vocabulary lists
In an online Greek lesson, you can practise pronunciation, create complete sentences and learn how to communicate naturally and confidently.
Frequently asked questions
Learning Greek vocabulary
Yes. The lists are created for students who have little or no previous knowledge of Greek. They focus on simple, useful words for everyday communication.
No. You can begin with individual words and short expressions. Grammar can be introduced gradually as you become more comfortable with the language.
Read each word aloud, repeat it several times and practise it with a native Greek teacher who can correct your pronunciation.
Yes. Lessons can focus on travel, restaurants, hotels, transport, shopping and other situations you are likely to experience during your trip.
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