Common Greek Words and Phrases
If you are looking to grow your Greek language skills, especially when it comes to saying some of the more common words and phrases, then this is the page to look at.
Below you will find several common words and phrases in Greek, all divided into helpful categories to help you find the types of words you are looking for. Includes yes and no, please, thank you, and you're welcome, question words, plus sections for do you speak (language) and what is your name? Scroll down for our full list of translations.
Common Words and Phrases in Greek:
Words in bold added during the last update. You can also view this list of common words from English to Greek.
Yes and No in Greek
Ne ➔ Yes
Ohi ➔ No
Please, Thank You, and You're Welcome in Greek
Parakaloh ➔ Please
Sas efharistoh ➔ Thank you
Parakaloh ➔ You're welcome
Question Words in Greek
Pios (m) / Pia (f) ➔ Who
Ti ➔ What
Greek for 'Do You Speak....?'
Milas elinika? ➔ Do you speak Greek?
Milate anglika? ➔ Do you speak English?
Asking 'What is Your Name?' in Greek
Pos sas lene? ➔ What is your name?
Me lene (name). ➔ My name is (name).
Onomazome (name). ➔ My name is (name).
(name), ki esena? ➔ (name), and you?
*Greek common words and phrases last updated: November 21, 2024.
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