Kosdes
Modern Greek Vocabulary
Learn Modern Greek one word at a time with themed vocabulary lists, pronunciation guides, and English meanings. Each list includes a matching learning song, video, and printable sheet to help you practice and remember. If a list doesn’t have a video yet, it will be added soon. For new lists and short vocabulary clips, follow @athensowlx on TikTok.
Latest list: Around the house Play the song while you browse the words below.
Modern Greek vocabulary
Around the house — στο σπίτι sto spíti
Six words from a list of twelve. The full page has a vocabulary song, a short video, and a printable sheet.
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δωμάτιο
domátio
room
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κουζίνα
kouzína
kitchen
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μπάνιο
bánio
bathroom
(In Modern Greek, μπ can represent the b sound. In μπάνιο, it sounds like an English b at the start—bánio—not a separate “m” followed by “p.”)
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υπνοδωμάτιο
ypnodomátio
bedroom
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πόρτα
pórta
door
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παράθυρο
paráthyro
window
Modern Greek vocabulary
At the café — στο καφέ sto kafé
Six words from a list of twelve. The full page has a vocabulary song, a short video, and a printable sheet.
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καφετέρια
kafetéria
café / coffee shop
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μενού
menú
menu
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κατάλογος
katálogos
menu / list
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παραγγελία
paraggelía
order
(The double γ (γγ) sounds like “ng” in English “finger,” so you should hear a nasal sound before the g.)
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παραγγέλνω
paragélno
to order
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σερβιτόρος
servitóros
waiter
Modern Greek vocabulary
Fashion & style — μόδα móda
Six words from a list of twelve. The full page has a vocabulary song, a short video, and a printable sheet.
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μόδα
móda
fashion
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στυλ
styl
style
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ντύνομαι
ntýnomai
to get dressed
(ντ at the start sounds like d in English “do,” not a separate d-t sound. Say DEE-no-meh; stress on the first syllable.)
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κομψός
kompsós
elegant / stylish
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μοντέρνος
montérnos
modern / fashionable
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τσάντα
tsánta
bag / handbag
Modern Greek vocabulary
Numbers — αριθμοί arithmoí
Six words from a list of twelve. The full page has a vocabulary song, a short video, and a printable sheet.
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ένα
éna
one
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δύο
dýo
two
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τρία
tría
three
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τέσσερα
téssera
four
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πέντε
pénte
five
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έξι
éxi
six
Modern Greek vocabulary
Space — διάστημα diástima
Six words from a list of twelve. The full page has a vocabulary song, a short video, and a printable sheet.
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διάστημα
diástima
space
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σύμπαν
sýmpan
universe
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γαλαξίας
galaxías
galaxy
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αστέρι
astéri
star
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πλανήτης
planítis
planet
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φεγγάρι
fengári
moon
Modern Greek vocabulary
Time & calendar — ώρα óra
Six words from a list of twelve. The full page has a vocabulary song, a short video, and a printable sheet.
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ώρα
óra
hour / time
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λεπτό
leptó
minute
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δευτερόλεπτο
defterólepto
second
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σήμερα
símera
today
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αύριο
ávrio
tomorrow
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χθες
chthes
yesterday
Modern Greek vocabulary
Food & dining — ψωμί psomí
Six words from a list of twelve. The full page has a vocabulary song, a short video, and a printable sheet.
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ψωμί
psomí
bread
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γάλα
gála
milk
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τυρί
tyrí
cheese
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κρέας
kréas
meat
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κοτόπουλο
kotópoulo
chicken
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ρύζι
rízi
rice
Modern Greek vocabulary
Location & directions — εδώ edó
Six words from a list of twelve. The full page has a vocabulary song, a short video, and a printable sheet.
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εδώ
edó
here
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εκεί
ekeí
there
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αριστερά
aristerá
left
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δεξιά
dexiá
right
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μπροστά
brostá
in front / ahead
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πίσω
píso
behind / back
Modern Greek vocabulary
Travel — ταξίδι taxídi
Six words from a list of twelve. The full page has a vocabulary song, a short video, and a printable sheet.
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ταξίδι
taxídi
travel / trip
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βαλίτσα
valítsa
suitcase / luggage
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λεωφορείο
leoforeío
bus
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αεροδρόμιο
aerodrómio
airport
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φαγητό
fagitó
food
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τρένο
tréno
train
Modern Greek vocabulary
Family — οικογένεια ikogéneia
Six words from a list of twelve. The full page has a vocabulary song, a short video, and a printable sheet.
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οικογένεια
ikogéneia
family
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μητέρα
mitéra
mother
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πατέρας
patéras
father
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γιος
giós
son
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κόρη
kóri
daughter
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αδελφός
adelfós
brother
Modern Greek vocabulary
Colors — χρώματα chrómata
Six colors from a list of twelve. The full page has a vocabulary song, a short video, and a printable sheet.
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κόκκινο
kókkino
red
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κίτρινο
kítrino
yellow
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πράσινο
prásino
green
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μπλε
blé
blue
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μωβ
mov
purple
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ροζ
roz
pink
Modern Greek vocabulary
Everyday words — σπίτι spíti
Six words from a list of twelve. The full page has a vocabulary song, a short video, and a printable sheet.
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σπίτι
spíti
house / home
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νερό
neró
water
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φαγητό
fagitó
food
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καφές
kafés
coffee
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φίλος
fílos
friend
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αγάπη
agápi
love
Modern Greek vocabulary
Animals — σκύλος skýlos
Six animals from a list of twelve. The full page has a vocabulary song, a short video, and a printable sheet.
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σκύλος
skýlos
dog
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γάτα
gáta
cat
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άλογο
álogo
horse
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πουλί
poulí
bird
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ψάρι
psári
fish
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λιοντάρι
liontári
lion
Modern Greek vocabulary
Common adjectives — καλός kalós
Six adjectives from a list of twelve. The full page has a vocabulary song, a short video, and a printable sheet.
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καλός
kalós
good
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κακός
kakós
bad
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μεγάλος
megálos
big / large
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μικρός
mikrós
small
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όμορφος
ómorfos
beautiful / handsome
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νέος
néos
new / young
Modern Greek vocabulary
Essential verbs — είμαι eímai
Six verbs from a list of twelve. The full page has a vocabulary song, a short video, and a printable sheet.
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είμαι
eímai
to be
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έχω
écho
to have
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κάνω
káno
to do / make
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πάω
páo
to go
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βλέπω
vlépo
to see / watch
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λέω
léo
to say / tell
Modern Greek vocabulary
Clothing — ρούχα roúcha
Six words from a list of twelve. The full page has a vocabulary song, a short video, and a printable sheet.
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ρούχα
roúcha
clothes
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μπλούζα
bloúza
blouse / shirt
(In Modern Greek, μπ can represent the b sound, as in English “lamp.” In λάμπα, it sounds like an English b, not a separate “m” followed by “p.”)
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φόρεμα
fórema
dress
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παντελόνι
pantalóni
trousers / pants
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τζιν
tzin
jeans
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μπουφάν
boufán
jacket
Modern Greek vocabulary
Essential vocabulary, part 2 — βοήθεια voítheia
Six phrases from a list of twelve. The full page has a vocabulary song, a short video, a printable sheet, and links to part 1.
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βοήθεια
voítheia
help
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τι κάνεις;
ti káneis?
how are you?
In Greek, questions end with ; (not ?). It looks like a semicolon but works like a question mark.
(τι = what; κάνεις = you do / are doing)
Literally, “what are you doing?” but commonly used to mean “how are you?”
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συγγνώμη
syngnómi
excuse me / sorry
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μιλάτε αγγλικά;
miláte angliká?
do you speak English?
(μιλάτε = you speak; αγγλικά = English)
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θέλω
thélo
I want
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περίμενε
perímene
wait
Modern Greek vocabulary
Essential vocabulary — καλημέρα kaliméra
Six words from a list of twelve. The full page has a vocabulary song, a short video, and a printable sheet.
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καλημέρα
kaliméra
good morning
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γεια σου
geiá sou
hello / hi
(γεια = hello; σου = to you)
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ευχαριστώ
efcharistó
thank you
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παρακαλώ
parakaló
please / you're welcome
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ναι
nai
yes
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εντάξει
entáxei
okay / all right
Modern Greek vocabulary
Beach & summer — κύμα kýma
Six words from a list of twelve. The full page has a vocabulary song, a short video, and a printable sheet.
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κύμα
kýma
wave
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δελφίνι
delfíni
dolphin
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πετσέτα
petstéta
towel
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μπικίνι
bikíni
bikini
(In Modern Greek, μπ can represent the b sound, as in English “lamp.” In λάμπα, it sounds like an English b, not a separate “m” followed by “p.”)
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γλάρος
gláros
seagull
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ηλιοβασίλεμα
iliovasílema
sunset
Modern Greek vocabulary
Weather & the beach — καιρός kairós
Six words from a list of twelve. The full page has a vocabulary song, a short video, and a printable sheet.
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καιρός
kairós
weather
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ήλιος
ílios
sun
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θάλασσα
thálassa
sea
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παραλία
paralía
beach
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βροχή
vrochí
rain
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άμμος
ámmos
sand
About
About Kosdes
You can email Sean at athensowlx@outlook.com.
Where does the name “Kosdes” come from?
Kosdes is inspired by two Greek words: κόσμος (kósmos), “world,” and δεσμός (desmós), “connection” or “bond.” Together they suggest a simple connection between you and the world of Modern Greek.
- κόσμος kósmos world
- δεσμός desmós connection / bond
Is this Modern Greek?
Yes. Kosdes teaches the Greek used in Greece today — not Ancient Greek. Spellings, sounds, and meanings follow everyday speech.
How should I use a vocabulary list?
Read the Greek first, then the pronunciation line, then the English. On the full list page, play the vocabulary song and follow along word by word.
What does the pronunciation line mean?
It is a simple Latin-letter guide to how the word sounds. Stress is marked so you can hear which syllable is stronger.
Is there a vocabulary song?
Each full list includes a vocabulary song. Listen to the Greek words while following along with the list.
Is Kosdes on TikTok?
Yes. Each list has a vocabulary song here on the site. For video clips, follow @athensowlx on TikTok.
Can I print a list?
Yes. Each full list has a “Print this list” link. It opens a clean black-and-white sheet.
What is the alphabet page for?
It shows all 24 letters: capital, small, modern name, classical name, how it sounds, and the Latin transliteration. Those are the printed shapes. A few small letters look different in handwriting. Use the page when a word’s letters are still new.
How do I get in touch?
You can email Sean at athensowlx@outlook.com with questions about the lists or the site.
Additional resources
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@athensowlx on TikTok
Follow for vocabulary videos and updates.
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How to write the Greek alphabet
A TikTok lesson for handwriting practice.
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