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When going anywhere abroad, it helps to learn the basics of a language, and Greece is no different, the Cretan people really appreciate any attempt to learn their language, and it can help immensely.  Below we have compiled a few Greek phrases and sayings for you to use and may help your conversation in Crete to a great extent.

When learning Greek it helps if you can also hear the words spoken, after scouring the web we found some very helpful videos on learning Greek and have provided them here along with the basic Greek phrases.

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Yes - Nai'

No - O'hi  (pronounced osshi)

Thank you - Efharisto' ( F Harrys Toe)

Thank you very much - Efharisto' poli'

You're welcome - Parakalo'  ( Para Calo)

Please - Parakalo'

Excuse me - signo'mi  (Sig No Me)

Hello - gia'sou  (Yiassou)

Goodbye - andi'o sas

So long  - gia' hara'

Good morning - kalime'ra (Kaly Mera)

Good afternoon - kalo' mesime'ri

Good evening - kalispe'ra (Kaly Spira)

Good night - kalini'hta (Kaly Nichta)

I do not understand - Den katalave'no

Do you understand - Katalavis

Do you speak ... - Mila'te ...

English  - Agglika'
 

Greek Words and Phrases

These are the most basic phrases, even having these will help you immensely in Crete and most Greek people are happy to teach you that little bit more.  There is a 7 part video series on learning Greek that is a must see.  If you need more reference materials try this easy to use book “Learn Greek with Recall” direct from amazon.

How much does this cost? - Po'so ka'ni afto'

What is this? - Ti' i'ne afto'

I'll buy it.  - Tha to agora'so

I would like to buy ...  - Tha I'thela na agora'so

Do you have ...  - 'Ehete  

Do you accept credit cards?  - Pe'rnete pistotike's ka'rtes

1 Beer please - Mia Beera Parakalo

Open  - Anikta'

Closed  -Klista'

Bread  -psomi'

Coffee  - kafe

Tea  - ts'ai

Juice - himo'

Water -nero

Beer  - mbi'ra

Wine - krasi'

Salt - ala'ti

Pepper - pipe'ri

Includes 7 part video series on learning Greek

The Learn Greek 7 Part Video Series

Recommended to take notes when instructed.

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

Part 6

Part 7

If you find this guide useful then please tell your friends about it and share the information through your social and networks.  

For further reading have a look at the amazon product of the day and get additional learning Greek material for your holiday to Crete.