Everyday Spoken Greek

Hi!

Tip: ya su! — Casual hello for friends, shops, anyone, any time of day.

How are you?

Tip: ti kanis? — The everyday "how's it going"; expect a quick answer, not details.

Fine, thanks

Tip: kala, efcharisto — Standard reply to "how are you", even on a so-so day.

Thanks a lot

Tip: efcharisto poli — Warm thanks for a favour, a gift or good service.

You're welcome

Tip: tipota — Reply to thanks; light and friendly, like "no problem".

Sorry!

Tip: signomi! — Quick apology: bumping into someone, being late, small mistakes.

Excuse me (to get someone's attention)

Tip: me sinchorite — To get attention: a waiter, or a stranger before asking something.

I didn't understand

Tip: den katalava — Say it honestly; people will happily rephrase.

Can you say that again?

Tip: boris na to xanapis? — Ask someone to repeat without sounding awkward.

More slowly, please

Tip: pio siga, se parakalo — Pair with "I didn't understand" when people talk fast.

Can you help me?

Tip: boris na me voithisis? — Opener when you need directions or a hand with anything.

How much is it?

Tip: poso kani? — Point at the item and ask; works in markets and shops.

A coffee, please

Tip: enan kafe, parakalo — Order at a café counter; swap "coffee" for anything.

The bill, please

Tip: ton logariasmo, parakalo — Say it at the end of a meal when you catch the waiter's eye.

Of course!

Tip: fisika! — A friendly "sure!" when saying yes to a request.

No, thanks

Tip: ochi, efcharisto — Polite refusal: offers, sellers, a second helping.

OK / alright

Tip: entaxi — All-purpose agreement: fine, deal, got it.

Really? / Seriously?

Tip: sovara? — Reaction to surprising news; your tone shows surprise or doubt.

Great!

Tip: telia! — Enthusiastic reaction to good news or a good plan.

Bye! / See you!

Tip: ta leme! — Casual goodbye to people you'll see again.