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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—the list order matches the song. Continue with essential vocabulary, part 2 for help and getting around. Print the list if you want a paper copy.

Vocabulary song

Listen to the Greek words from this list in a simple learning song, with each word repeated for practice.

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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