Greek Language

Although the official language in Greece and Athens is Greek, English is also widely spoken, so you shouldn’t experience any problems when visiting the city. 

English is very widely spoken in Greece, especially in the most touristy parts of the city. Most Greeks working either in hotels, restaurants or in shops will have no difficulty communicating with English-speakers.

Useful expressions 

It is always a good idea to carry around a small list of useful expressions and your favorite food in Greek once you get to Athens, just in case you come across non-English speakers.

Courtesy

Hello/goodbye
Yásas
Good morning
Kaliméra
Good afternoon
Kalispéra
Good night
Kaliníjta
Yes
Nai
No
Ochi
Please
Parakaló
Thank you
Efjaristó
You're welcome
Típota

At a restaurant

Aperitif
Oreftiká
Ice-cream
Pagotó
Milk
Gála
Tea
Chái
Roast
Psitó
Boiled
Brastó
Grilled
Sta cárbuna
Fried
Tiganitó
Salt
Aláti
Pepper
Pipéri
Oregano
Rígani
Onion
Cremídi
Garlic
Skórdo
Bread
Psomí
Prawns
Garídes
Vegetables
Lajaniká
Fish
Psári
Lamb
Arnáki
Chicken
Kotópulo
Pork
Girinó
Veal
Mosjári
Meat
Créas
The bill
To logariasmó
Melon
Pepóni
Watermelon
Carpusi

Days of the week

Monday
Deftéra
Tuesday
Tríti
Wednesday
Tetárti
Thursday
Pémti
Friday
Paraskeví
Saturday
Sábato
Sunday
Kiriakí

Numbers

Zero
Midén
One
Éna
Two
Dío
Three
Tría
Four
Tésera
Five
Pénte
Six
Éxi
Seven
Eptá
Eight
Octó
Nine
Enéa
Ten
Déka