Χρώματα (Colours)
Do you remember what colour καφέ represents? The Greek word for ‘colour’ (or ‘color’) is χρώμα (as in ‘monochromatic’ or ‘polychromatic’), and the plural is χρώματα. But what are the…
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Σε (to, at, in, on) + τον/την/το
Σε is one of the most versatile words in Greek. It locates where something happens in time or space. In English, we need lots of different words to convey this…
Στο ξενοδοχείο (At the hotel)
If you’re planning a trip to Greece or Cyprus, understanding how to communicate with hotel staff (or a short-term rental host!) is useful. The Greek word for hotel is ξενοδοχείο.…
Πού είναι…; (Where is…?)
Time for some revision! Turn to page 20 of the Ελληνικά Τώρα (Greek Now) 1 workbook and practice giving directions to the θέατρο, μουσείο, στάση, and φαρμακείο from the perspectives…
To τηλέφονό μου (My phone number)
Aside from talking about money, another important use of numbers is phone numbers. Greek Pod 101 has a video that will allow you to practice a simple way of giving…
Λεφτά (Money)
Whether you’re at a καφέ or a περίπτερο, you’ll need to use money – whether that be cash or card. The euro Both Greece and the Greek-speaking part of Cyprus…
Στο καφέ/περίπτερο
The cafe (καφέ) and the kiosk (περίπτερο) are two very important places in any Greek city. Καφέ The word καφέ has many meanings in Greek. It can mean coffee, as…
Οδηγίες (Directions)
Once you’ve arrived in Greece, you’ll want to explore! Asking for directions Generally, when you’re asking for directions, you’ll be speaking to a stranger. So, it makes sense to start…
Time: χρονός/καιρός/ώρα
Remember how to ask how much something costs? Or how many years old someone is? Both of these questions use versions of πόσος (how much/many) Πόσο κάνει; (How much is…
Η οικογένιά μου (My family)
Remember the words for ‘brother’ and ‘sister’ – ο αδερφός and η αδερφή? Two more important family-related words to know are ο πατέρας and η μητέρα. These words for ‘father’…