How to Speak Basic Greek Phrases

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Try these basic phrases.

   Ευχαριστώ. (ef-ha-re-stoh) = Τhank you. Παρακαλώ. (pah-rah-kah-loh) = Υou're welcome.
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   Step 2: Ask about languages.

   Μιλάτε Αγγλικά; (me-la-teh ah-glee-kah?) = Do you speak English? Μιλάτε Γερμανικά; (me-la-teh yer-mah-nee-kah?) = Do you speak German? Δεν καταλαβαίνω. (dehn kah-tah-la-be-no) = I don't understand , Πώς σε λένε; (pos seh leh-neh?) = What is your name? Με λένε . (meh leh-neh ) = My name is . Από που είσαι; (ah-poh poo e-seh?) = Where are you from? , Θέλω ένα καφέ. (theh-loh eh-nah kah-feh) = I want a coffee. Θέλω ένα τσάι. (theh-loh eh-nah tsah-e) = I want a tea. Θέλω μία μπίρα. (theh-loh me-ah be-rah) = I want a beer. , Πόσο κάνει; (poh-so kah-nee?) = How much is it? Πόσο χρωστάω; (poh-so hroh-stah-oh) = How much do I owe? Το λογαριασμό, παρακαλώ. (toh loh-gah-re-ah-smoh, pah-rah-kah-loh) = The bill, please. , Μπορώ να βγάλω μία φωτογραφία; (boh-roh nah vgah-loh me-ah pho-toh-grah-phe-ah?) = May I take a photo? Έλα. (eh-lah) = Come Φύγε! (fee-ye) = Go away! , Είσαι όμορφη. (e-seh oh-mohr-fee) = You are beautiful. (talking to a woman) Είσαι όμορφος. (e-seh oh-mohr-fohs) = You are handsome. (talking to a man) Σ'αγαπώ. (s' ah-ga-poh) = I love you. Μ'αγαπάς; (m' ah-ga-pahs?) = Do you love me? Φίλισέ με. (fee-lee-seh meh) = Kiss me. Έχω δεσμό. (eh-ho deh-smoh) = I am in a relationship.
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   Step 3: Share information with one another.

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   Step 4: Get some food.

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   Step 5: Go shopping.

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   Step 6: Learn some generally useful phrases.

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   Step 7: Fall in love.

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