Modern Greek vocabulary: everyday words and short phrases
96 cards for English-speaking learners of everyday Modern Greek: useful words, articles, stress, short phrases and six noun plurals, with original examples.
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Practise 96 selected Modern Greek words, short phrases and noun forms for everyday situations. The instructions and explanations are in English; Greek script is primary. Basic familiarity with the Greek alphabet is assumed.
What you recall
- 72 English meanings or situations → a Greek word, noun with its article, or short phrase.
- 18 Greek words or expressions in a short context → their English meaning in that context.
- 6 singular Greek nouns → a plural together with its article.
The six groups contain 16 cards each: contacts, home and family, food and shopping, daily routines, time and place, and getting around. They introduce practical words before related forms. Singular/plural variants are separated by at least three unrelated cards. Long-term spacing is handled by the app's review scheduler. The deck does not automatically reverse every card or try to exhaust all synonyms and senses.
Answers retain Greek stress marks and give one original short example with an English translation. Noun articles are learned with the noun; selected phrases label informal singular versus polite/plural use. The prompts ask for a common model answer, and natural alternatives can be valid when they fit the situation. A short explanation points out a few useful contrasts, including ναι versus English “no”, and the accented question words πού and πώς.
Boundaries
This is selected beginner practice, not a complete A1 syllabus or an examination product. It does not teach the full alphabet, all cases, verb conjugations, listening, handwriting or pronunciation mastery. There is no audio, IPA or romanization; use a suitable audio source alongside the written practice when learning pronunciation. Modern Greek is the scope, not Ancient Greek. Nouns are generally introduced in the nominative; examples can use the form a sentence needs.
Sources and original material
The independently selected situations fit the broad everyday needs described by the Centre for the Greek Language's adult A1 objectives. Selected words and expressions were checked with the Dictionary of Standard Modern Greek; an exhaustive entry-by-entry dictionary check was not completed. These references support language facts, not a claim to cover a certified level.
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Kad 1
Soalan
Say “hello” to one friend in Modern Greek.
Jawapan
γεια σου — hello (informal, one person).
Γεια σου, Μαρία! — Hello, Maria!
Use γεια σας for a polite greeting or more than one person.
Kad 2
Soalan
Say “good morning” in Modern Greek.
Jawapan
καλημέρα — good morning.
Καλημέρα! Τι κάνεις; — Good morning! How are you?
Kad 3
Soalan
Say “thank you” in Modern Greek.
Jawapan
ευχαριστώ — thank you.
Ευχαριστώ για το νερό. — Thank you for the water.
Kad 4
Soalan
Say “excuse me” or “sorry” in Modern Greek.
Jawapan
συγγνώμη — excuse me; sorry.
Συγγνώμη, πού είναι η στάση; — Excuse me, where is the bus stop?
Kad 5
Soalan
Modern Greek for “yes”?
Jawapan
ναι — yes.
Ναι, έχω εισιτήριο. — Yes, I have a ticket.
Ναι means yes; it is not the English word “no.”
Kad 6
Soalan
Greet an unfamiliar adult politely in Modern Greek.
Jawapan
γεια σας — hello (polite, or more than one person).
Γεια σας, κύριε Νίκο! — Hello, Mr Nikos!
Σας can address one person politely or several people.
Kad 7
Soalan
Modern Greek for “no”?
Jawapan
όχι — no.
Όχι, δεν θέλω καφέ. — No, I do not want coffee.
Kad 8
Soalan
Ask one person informally, “What is your name?” in Modern Greek.
Jawapan
Πώς σε λένε; — What is your name? (informal singular).
Γεια σου! Πώς σε λένε; — Hello! What is your name?
The question word πώς carries an accent.
Kad 9
Soalan
Start “My name is …” in Modern Greek.
Jawapan
Με λένε… — My name is…
Με λένε Άννα. — My name is Anna.
Put your name after the phrase.
Kad 10
Soalan
Say “I don't understand” in Modern Greek.
Jawapan
Δεν καταλαβαίνω. — I do not understand.
Δεν καταλαβαίνω αυτή τη λέξη. — I do not understand this word.
Kad 11
Soalan
Greek singular noun + article: a male friend.
Jawapan
ο φίλος — male friend.
Ο φίλος μου μένει εδώ. — My friend lives here.
A female friend is η φίλη.
Kad 12
Soalan
Add “please” to a request in Modern Greek.
Jawapan
παρακαλώ — please.
Ένα νερό, παρακαλώ. — One water, please.
Παρακαλώ also commonly answers a thank-you: “You're welcome.”
Kad 13
Soalan
Modern Greek meaning: “Χαίρω πολύ.”
Jawapan
Nice to meet you.
Χαίρω πολύ, κύριε Νίκο. — Nice to meet you, Mr Nikos.
A conventional expression when meeting someone.
Kad 14
Soalan
In “Τα λέμε αύριο”, what does “τα λέμε” mean?
Jawapan
See you; we'll talk again.
Τα λέμε αύριο! — See you tomorrow!
A casual farewell; it is not a literal instruction to say objects.
Kad 15
Soalan
Modern Greek meaning: “Καληνύχτα!”
Jawapan
Good night!
Καληνύχτα! Πάω για ύπνο. — Good night! I am going to bed.
Used when parting at night or before sleep.
Kad 16
Soalan
Modern Greek plural + article: ο φίλος (male friend).
Jawapan
οι φίλοι — male friends; friends in a mixed group.
Οι φίλοι μου είναι εδώ. — My friends are here.
All-female friends: οι φίλες.
Kad 17
Soalan
Greek singular noun + article: house or home.
Jawapan
το σπίτι — house; home.
Το σπίτι είναι μικρό. — The house is small.
Kad 18
Soalan
Greek singular noun + article: room.
Jawapan
το δωμάτιο — room.
Το δωμάτιο έχει δύο παράθυρα. — The room has two windows.
Kad 19
Soalan
Greek singular noun + article: door.
Jawapan
η πόρτα — door.
Η πόρτα είναι ανοιχτή. — The door is open.
Kad 20
Soalan
Greek singular noun + article: key.
Jawapan
το κλειδί — key.
Το κλειδί είναι πάνω στο τραπέζι. — The key is on the table.
Kad 21
Soalan
Greek singular noun + article: table (furniture).
Jawapan
το τραπέζι — table.
Το τραπέζι είναι στην κουζίνα. — The table is in the kitchen.
Kad 22
Soalan
Greek singular noun + article: chair.
Jawapan
η καρέκλα — chair.
Η καρέκλα είναι δίπλα στην πόρτα. — The chair is next to the door.
Kad 23
Soalan
Greek singular noun + article: mother.
Jawapan
η μητέρα — mother.
Η μητέρα μου δουλεύει σήμερα. — My mother works today.
Μαμά is the everyday familiar word “mum/mom.”
Kad 24
Soalan
Greek singular noun + article: father.
Jawapan
ο πατέρας — father.
Ο πατέρας μου πίνει καφέ. — My father is drinking coffee.
Μπαμπάς is the familiar word “dad.”
Kad 25
Soalan
Greek singular noun + article: child.
Jawapan
το παιδί — child.
Το παιδί διαβάζει ένα βιβλίο. — The child is reading a book.
Kad 26
Soalan
Greek singular noun + article: family.
Jawapan
η οικογένεια — family.
Η οικογένειά μου μένει στην Αθήνα. — My family lives in Athens.
The extra accent in οικογένειά μου belongs to the written phrase with μου.
Kad 27
Soalan
Greek singular noun + article: window.
Jawapan
το παράθυρο — window.
Το παράθυρο είναι κλειστό. — The window is closed.
Kad 28
Soalan
Greek singular noun + article: bed.
Jawapan
το κρεβάτι — bed.
Το βιβλίο είναι πάνω στο κρεβάτι. — The book is on the bed.
Kad 29
Soalan
In “Μένω στο κέντρο”, what does “μένω” mean?
Jawapan
I live; I reside.
Μένω στο κέντρο. — I live in the centre.
Here μένω describes where someone lives; in other contexts it can mean stay/remain.
Kad 30
Soalan
In “Η κουζίνα είναι δίπλα στο σαλόνι”, what is “η κουζίνα”?
Jawapan
The kitchen.
Η κουζίνα είναι δίπλα στο σαλόνι. — The kitchen is next to the living room.
Κουζίνα can also mean a cooker or cuisine in other contexts.
Kad 31
Soalan
In “Το μπάνιο είναι καθαρό”, what is “το μπάνιο”?
Jawapan
The bathroom.
Το μπάνιο είναι καθαρό. — The bathroom is clean.
Μπάνιο can also refer to bathing, depending on context.
Kad 32
Soalan
Modern Greek plural + article: το παιδί (child).
Jawapan
τα παιδιά — children.
Τα παιδιά παίζουν στο σπίτι. — The children are playing at home.
Kad 33
Soalan
Greek noun + article: water.
Jawapan
το νερό — water.
Το νερό είναι κρύο. — The water is cold.
Kad 34
Soalan
Greek noun + article: bread.
Jawapan
το ψωμί — bread.
Το ψωμί είναι φρέσκο. — The bread is fresh.
Kad 35
Soalan
Greek singular noun + article: coffee.
Jawapan
ο καφές — coffee.
Ο καφές είναι ζεστός. — The coffee is hot.
Kad 36
Soalan
Greek noun + article: milk.
Jawapan
το γάλα — milk.
Το γάλα είναι στο ψυγείο. — The milk is in the fridge.
Kad 37
Soalan
Greek singular noun + article: apple.
Jawapan
το μήλο — apple.
Το μήλο είναι κόκκινο. — The apple is red.
Kad 38
Soalan
Greek singular noun + article: orange (the fruit).
Jawapan
το πορτοκάλι — orange (fruit).
Το πορτοκάλι είναι γλυκό. — The orange is sweet.
Kad 39
Soalan
Greek noun + article: cheese.
Jawapan
το τυρί — cheese.
Το τυρί είναι στο πιάτο. — The cheese is on the plate.
Kad 40
Soalan
Greek noun + article: rice.
Jawapan
το ρύζι — rice.
Το ρύζι είναι έτοιμο. — The rice is ready.
Kad 41
Soalan
Ask the price of one item: “How much is it?” in Modern Greek.
Jawapan
Πόσο κάνει; — How much is it?
Αυτό το μήλο, πόσο κάνει; — How much is this apple?
For several items, πόσο κάνουν; is a common plural form.
Kad 42
Soalan
Begin a polite request: “I would like …” in Modern Greek.
Jawapan
Θα ήθελα… — I would like…
Θα ήθελα έναν καφέ, παρακαλώ. — I would like a coffee, please.
A useful request chunk; this deck does not teach the full conditional system.
Kad 43
Soalan
Greek singular noun + article: bill (at a café or restaurant).
Jawapan
ο λογαριασμός — bill; account.
Τον λογαριασμό, παρακαλώ. — The bill, please.
The request uses the accusative τον λογαριασμό.
Kad 44
Soalan
Say “I pay by card” in Modern Greek.
Jawapan
Πληρώνω με κάρτα. — I pay by card.
Πληρώνω με κάρτα, όχι με μετρητά. — I pay by card, not with cash.
Kad 45
Soalan
In “Θέλω ένα νερό”, what does “θέλω” mean?
Jawapan
I want.
Θέλω ένα νερό. — I want a water.
Ένα νερό can mean one serving/bottle of water in an ordering context.
Kad 46
Soalan
In “Λίγο γάλα, παρακαλώ”, what does “λίγο” mean?
Jawapan
A little; a small amount of.
Λίγο γάλα, παρακαλώ. — A little milk, please.
Kad 47
Soalan
In “καφές χωρίς ζάχαρη”, what does “χωρίς” mean?
Jawapan
Without.
Ο καφές είναι χωρίς ζάχαρη. — The coffee is without sugar.
Kad 48
Soalan
Modern Greek plural + article: το μήλο (apple).
Jawapan
τα μήλα — apples.
Τα μήλα είναι στο τραπέζι. — The apples are on the table.
Kad 49
Soalan
Modern Greek verb: “I eat” (present, first person).
Jawapan
τρώω — I eat; I am eating.
Τρώω ένα μήλο. — I am eating an apple.
Kad 50
Soalan
Modern Greek verb: “I drink” (present, first person).
Jawapan
πίνω — I drink; I am drinking.
Πίνω νερό. — I am drinking water.
Kad 51
Soalan
Modern Greek verb: “I work” (present, first person).
Jawapan
δουλεύω — I work; I am working.
Δουλεύω στο κέντρο. — I work in the centre.
Kad 52
Soalan
Modern Greek verb for “I study/read for class” (present, first person).
Jawapan
διαβάζω — I study; I read.
Διαβάζω το μάθημα. — I am studying the lesson.
Διαβάζω also means read. The context specifies studying.
Kad 53
Soalan
Modern Greek verb: “I go” (present, first person; use the longer common form).
Jawapan
πηγαίνω — I go; I am going.
Πηγαίνω στο σπίτι. — I am going home.
Πάω is also a common everyday form.
Kad 54
Soalan
Modern Greek verb: “I come” (present, first person).
Jawapan
έρχομαι — I come; I am coming.
Έρχομαι αύριο. — I am coming tomorrow.
Kad 55
Soalan
Modern Greek verb: “I see” (present, first person).
Jawapan
βλέπω — I see; I am seeing.
Βλέπω το λεωφορείο. — I see the bus.
Kad 56
Soalan
Modern Greek verb: “I hear/listen” (present, first person).
Jawapan
ακούω — I hear; I listen.
Ακούω μουσική. — I am listening to music.
Kad 57
Soalan
Modern Greek verb: “I buy” (present, first person).
Jawapan
αγοράζω — I buy; I am buying.
Αγοράζω ψωμί. — I am buying bread.
Kad 58
Soalan
Modern Greek verb: “I need” (present, first person).
Jawapan
χρειάζομαι — I need.
Χρειάζομαι ένα εισιτήριο. — I need a ticket.
Kad 59
Soalan
Greek singular noun + article: telephone.
Jawapan
το τηλέφωνο — telephone; phone.
Το τηλέφωνο είναι εδώ. — The phone is here.
Kad 60
Soalan
Greek singular noun + article: book.
Jawapan
το βιβλίο — book.
Το βιβλίο είναι καινούριο. — The book is new.
Kad 61
Soalan
In “Ανοίγω την πόρτα”, what does “ανοίγω” mean?
Jawapan
I open; I am opening.
Ανοίγω την πόρτα. — I am opening the door.
Kad 62
Soalan
In “Κλείνω το παράθυρο”, what does “κλείνω” mean?
Jawapan
I close; I am closing.
Κλείνω το παράθυρο. — I am closing the window.
Kad 63
Soalan
In “Περιμένω εδώ”, what does “περιμένω” mean?
Jawapan
I wait; I am waiting.
Περιμένω εδώ. — I am waiting here.
Kad 64
Soalan
Modern Greek plural + article: το βιβλίο (book).
Jawapan
τα βιβλία — books.
Τα βιβλία είναι πάνω στο τραπέζι. — The books are on the table.
Kad 65
Soalan
Modern Greek for “today”?
Jawapan
σήμερα — today.
Σήμερα δουλεύω. — I am working today.
Kad 66
Soalan
Modern Greek for “tomorrow”?
Jawapan
αύριο — tomorrow.
Αύριο πηγαίνω στο κέντρο. — Tomorrow I am going to the centre.
Kad 67
Soalan
Modern Greek for “yesterday” (common everyday form)?
Jawapan
χτες — yesterday.
Χτες ήμουν στο σπίτι. — Yesterday I was at home.
Χθες is also correct.
Kad 68
Soalan
Modern Greek for “now”?
Jawapan
τώρα — now.
Τώρα διαβάζω. — I am reading now.
Kad 69
Soalan
Modern Greek for “here”?
Jawapan
εδώ — here.
Το κλειδί είναι εδώ. — The key is here.
Kad 70
Soalan
Modern Greek for “there”?
Jawapan
εκεί — there.
Το λεωφορείο είναι εκεί. — The bus is there.
Kad 71
Soalan
Greek noun + article: morning.
Jawapan
το πρωί — morning.
Το πρωί πίνω καφέ. — I drink coffee in the morning.
Kad 72
Soalan
Greek noun + article: evening or night-time.
Jawapan
το βράδυ — evening; night-time.
Το βράδυ διαβάζω. — I read in the evening.
Kad 73
Soalan
Greek singular noun + article: day (common everyday form).
Jawapan
η μέρα — day.
Η μέρα είναι όμορφη. — The day is beautiful.
Η ημέρα is also correct.
Kad 74
Soalan
Greek singular noun + article: hour.
Jawapan
η ώρα — hour; time.
Περιμένω μία ώρα. — I wait for one hour.
Kad 75
Soalan
Modern Greek question word: “where?”
Jawapan
πού — where?
Πού είναι η πόρτα; — Where is the door?
The question word πού carries an accent; the relative που does not.
Kad 76
Soalan
Modern Greek question word: “when?”
Jawapan
πότε — when?
Πότε έρχεσαι; — When are you coming?
Kad 77
Soalan
In “Σήμερα το κατάστημα ανοίγει αργά”, what does “αργά” mean?
Jawapan
Late.
Σήμερα το κατάστημα ανοίγει αργά. — The shop opens late today.
Αργά can also mean slowly; the context here is opening time.
Kad 78
Soalan
In “Το σχολείο είναι μακριά”, what does “μακριά” mean?
Jawapan
Far away.
Το σχολείο είναι μακριά. — The school is far away.
Kad 79
Soalan
In “Η στάση είναι κοντά”, what does “κοντά” mean?
Jawapan
Near; nearby.
Η στάση είναι κοντά. — The bus stop is nearby.
Kad 80
Soalan
Modern Greek plural + article: η μέρα (day).
Jawapan
οι μέρες — days.
Οι μέρες είναι μεγάλες το καλοκαίρι. — The days are long in summer.
Οι ημέρες is also correct.
Kad 81
Soalan
Greek singular noun + article: road or street.
Jawapan
ο δρόμος — road; street.
Ο δρόμος είναι ήσυχος. — The street is quiet.
Kad 82
Soalan
Greek singular noun + article: bus.
Jawapan
το λεωφορείο — bus.
Το λεωφορείο είναι γεμάτο. — The bus is full.
Kad 83
Soalan
Greek singular noun + article: ticket.
Jawapan
το εισιτήριο — ticket.
Έχω ένα εισιτήριο. — I have a ticket.
Kad 84
Soalan
Greek singular noun + article: station.
Jawapan
ο σταθμός — station.
Ο σταθμός είναι κοντά. — The station is nearby.
Kad 85
Soalan
Greek singular noun + article: bus stop.
Jawapan
η στάση — stop (for a bus, etc.).
Περιμένω στη στάση. — I am waiting at the bus stop.
Kad 86
Soalan
Greek singular noun + article: train.
Jawapan
το τρένο — train.
Το τρένο φεύγει τώρα. — The train is leaving now.
Kad 87
Soalan
Greek singular noun + article: airport.
Jawapan
το αεροδρόμιο — airport.
Το αεροδρόμιο είναι μακριά. — The airport is far away.
Kad 88
Soalan
Greek singular noun + article: pharmacy.
Jawapan
το φαρμακείο — pharmacy.
Το φαρμακείο είναι ανοιχτό. — The pharmacy is open.
Kad 89
Soalan
Greek singular noun + article: hospital.
Jawapan
το νοσοκομείο — hospital.
Το νοσοκομείο είναι στο κέντρο. — The hospital is in the centre.
Kad 90
Soalan
Modern Greek direction: “to the left”.
Jawapan
αριστερά — to the left; on the left.
Η στάση είναι αριστερά. — The bus stop is on the left.
Kad 91
Soalan
Modern Greek direction: “to the right”.
Jawapan
δεξιά — to the right; on the right.
Το φαρμακείο είναι δεξιά. — The pharmacy is on the right.
Kad 92
Soalan
Modern Greek direction: “straight ahead”.
Jawapan
ευθεία — straight ahead.
Πηγαίνετε ευθεία. — Go straight ahead.
Πηγαίνετε addresses someone politely or more than one person.
Kad 93
Soalan
In “Το φαρμακείο είναι απέναντι”, what does “απέναντι” mean?
Jawapan
Opposite; across the way.
Το φαρμακείο είναι απέναντι. — The pharmacy is opposite.
The exact opposite location depends on where the speakers are.
Kad 94
Soalan
In “Η είσοδος είναι εδώ”, what is “η είσοδος”?
Jawapan
The entrance.
Η είσοδος είναι εδώ. — The entrance is here.
Kad 95
Soalan
In “Η έξοδος είναι εκεί”, what is “η έξοδος”?
Jawapan
The exit.
Η έξοδος είναι εκεί. — The exit is there.
Kad 96
Soalan
Modern Greek plural + article: το εισιτήριο (ticket).
Jawapan
τα εισιτήρια — tickets.
Τα εισιτήρια είναι στην τσάντα. — The tickets are in the bag.
96 kad
Modern Greek vocabulary: everyday words and short phrases
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