Talking to the Greek People

Don’t worry about speaking the language, almost all Greek people in the tourist areas speak English. And certainly don’t worry about reading it, since most important things are posted in Greek and English. But if you want a few phrases they are listed below. Be aware that the Greek word for “yes” is Neh which sounds like no.

Do you speak English    Me-las an-glee-ka

Hello  Ya-sue  oe  Ya        Formal – Yas-oss

Good Morning – Ka-lee-ME-ra
Good Afternoon/evening  Ka-lee-SPER-a
Good Night – Kali-nict-ya

Please – Par-aka-LOH

Thank You – Ef-caree-STO

Yes – Neh

No – OH-key

Sorry – Sig-no-me

Excuse Me – Me see-ho-rae-te     or  Me see-ho-race

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