Common Greek Words

Hi Everyone!!

Tori and I thought it would be a good idea if we gave you an English to Greek translation on some popular Greek words that could be helpful if you visited Greece...


Hello/Goodbye—γειά σου (yia sou)
Thank You—ευχαριστώ (evharisto)
How are you?—τι κάνετε; (ti kanete;)
I’m well— είμαι καλά (emai kala)

What are you doing?—τι κάνεις; (ti kaneis;)
Sorry/Excuse Me—συγνώμη (signomi)
Mom—μαμά (mama)
Dad—μπαμπάς (mpampas)
Sister—αδελφή (adelfi)
Brother—αδελφός (adelfos)
Grandfather—παππούς (papous)
Grandmother—γιαγιά (yiayia)
Bus—λεωφορείο (leforio)
Car—αυτοκίνητο (autokinito)
Outside Convenience Store/Kiosk—περίπτερο (periptero)
Beach—παραλία (paralia)
Water—νερό (nero)
Greek Iced Coffee—φραπέ (frappe)
Greek Salad—χωριάτικη σαλάτα (horiatiki salata)
Cucumber & Yogurt Dip—τζατζίκι (tzatziki)
Cheese Pie—τυρόπιτα (tiropita)
Ice Cream—παγωτό (pagoto)
Pita filled with pork or chicken with tomato, tzatiki, onion and others—γύρο (gyro)


It's already our last week staying in Skiathos, so look for our updates before we leave!!

Stephanie