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Essential vocabulary — καλημέρα kaliméra

Twelve essential words for everyday conversation—greetings, thanks, and simple replies. Play the vocabulary song, watch the short video, and read along. Continue with essential vocabulary, part 2 for help and getting around. Print the list if you want a paper copy.

Vocabulary song

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  • καλημέρα

    kaliméra

    good morning

  • καλησπέρα

    kalispéra

    good evening

  • καληνύχτα

    kaliníchta

    good night

  • γεια σου

    geiá sou

    hello / hi

    (γεια = hello; σου = to you)

  • αντίο

    antío

    goodbye

  • ευχαριστώ

    efcharistó

    thank you

  • ευχαριστώ πολύ

    efcharistó polý

    thank you very much

    (ευχαριστώ = thank you; πολύ = very / much)

  • παρακαλώ

    parakaló

    please / you're welcome

  • συγγνώμη

    syngnómi

    excuse me / sorry

  • ναι

    nai

    yes

  • όχι

    óchi

    no

  • εντάξει

    entáxei

    okay / all right