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.
Despre acest pachet
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.
The prompts, examples, translations, notes, selection and order were written independently with AI assistance. No dictionary definitions, dictionary examples, examination tasks, textbook inventory or private collection was reproduced. The cover is an original AI-generated illustration. The CC0 label applies to original wording, organization, metadata and generated media to the extent applicable rights exist; it does not license the source sites or claim ownership of ordinary language facts. This is independent, unofficial educational material, with no affiliation to or endorsement from the cited organizations.
Fișele din acest pachet
Fișa 1
Întrebare
Say “hello” to one friend in Modern Greek.
Răspuns
γεια σου — hello (informal, one person).
Γεια σου, Μαρία! — Hello, Maria!
Use γεια σας for a polite greeting or more than one person.
Fișa 2
Întrebare
Say “good morning” in Modern Greek.
Răspuns
καλημέρα — good morning.
Καλημέρα! Τι κάνεις; — Good morning! How are you?
Fișa 3
Întrebare
Say “thank you” in Modern Greek.
Răspuns
ευχαριστώ — thank you.
Ευχαριστώ για το νερό. — Thank you for the water.
Fișa 4
Întrebare
Say “excuse me” or “sorry” in Modern Greek.
Răspuns
συγγνώμη — excuse me; sorry.
Συγγνώμη, πού είναι η στάση; — Excuse me, where is the bus stop?
Fișa 5
Întrebare
Modern Greek for “yes”?
Răspuns
ναι — yes.
Ναι, έχω εισιτήριο. — Yes, I have a ticket.
Ναι means yes; it is not the English word “no.”
Fișa 6
Întrebare
Greet an unfamiliar adult politely in Modern Greek.
Răspuns
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.
Fișa 7
Întrebare
Modern Greek for “no”?
Răspuns
όχι — no.
Όχι, δεν θέλω καφέ. — No, I do not want coffee.
Fișa 8
Întrebare
Ask one person informally, “What is your name?” in Modern Greek.
Răspuns
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.
Fișa 9
Întrebare
Start “My name is …” in Modern Greek.
Răspuns
Με λένε… — My name is…
Με λένε Άννα. — My name is Anna.
Put your name after the phrase.
Fișa 10
Întrebare
Say “I don't understand” in Modern Greek.
Răspuns
Δεν καταλαβαίνω. — I do not understand.
Δεν καταλαβαίνω αυτή τη λέξη. — I do not understand this word.
Fișa 11
Întrebare
Greek singular noun + article: a male friend.
Răspuns
ο φίλος — male friend.
Ο φίλος μου μένει εδώ. — My friend lives here.
A female friend is η φίλη.
Fișa 12
Întrebare
Add “please” to a request in Modern Greek.
Răspuns
παρακαλώ — please.
Ένα νερό, παρακαλώ. — One water, please.
Παρακαλώ also commonly answers a thank-you: “You're welcome.”
Fișa 13
Întrebare
Modern Greek meaning: “Χαίρω πολύ.”
Răspuns
Nice to meet you.
Χαίρω πολύ, κύριε Νίκο. — Nice to meet you, Mr Nikos.
A conventional expression when meeting someone.
Fișa 14
Întrebare
In “Τα λέμε αύριο”, what does “τα λέμε” mean?
Răspuns
See you; we'll talk again.
Τα λέμε αύριο! — See you tomorrow!
A casual farewell; it is not a literal instruction to say objects.
Fișa 15
Întrebare
Modern Greek meaning: “Καληνύχτα!”
Răspuns
Good night!
Καληνύχτα! Πάω για ύπνο. — Good night! I am going to bed.
Used when parting at night or before sleep.
Fișa 16
Întrebare
Modern Greek plural + article: ο φίλος (male friend).
Răspuns
οι φίλοι — male friends; friends in a mixed group.
Οι φίλοι μου είναι εδώ. — My friends are here.
All-female friends: οι φίλες.
Fișa 17
Întrebare
Greek singular noun + article: house or home.
Răspuns
το σπίτι — house; home.
Το σπίτι είναι μικρό. — The house is small.
Fișa 18
Întrebare
Greek singular noun + article: room.
Răspuns
το δωμάτιο — room.
Το δωμάτιο έχει δύο παράθυρα. — The room has two windows.
Fișa 19
Întrebare
Greek singular noun + article: door.
Răspuns
η πόρτα — door.
Η πόρτα είναι ανοιχτή. — The door is open.
Fișa 20
Întrebare
Greek singular noun + article: key.
Răspuns
το κλειδί — key.
Το κλειδί είναι πάνω στο τραπέζι. — The key is on the table.
Fișa 21
Întrebare
Greek singular noun + article: table (furniture).
Răspuns
το τραπέζι — table.
Το τραπέζι είναι στην κουζίνα. — The table is in the kitchen.
Fișa 22
Întrebare
Greek singular noun + article: chair.
Răspuns
η καρέκλα — chair.
Η καρέκλα είναι δίπλα στην πόρτα. — The chair is next to the door.
Fișa 23
Întrebare
Greek singular noun + article: mother.
Răspuns
η μητέρα — mother.
Η μητέρα μου δουλεύει σήμερα. — My mother works today.
Μαμά is the everyday familiar word “mum/mom.”
Fișa 24
Întrebare
Greek singular noun + article: father.
Răspuns
ο πατέρας — father.
Ο πατέρας μου πίνει καφέ. — My father is drinking coffee.
Μπαμπάς is the familiar word “dad.”
Fișa 25
Întrebare
Greek singular noun + article: child.
Răspuns
το παιδί — child.
Το παιδί διαβάζει ένα βιβλίο. — The child is reading a book.
Fișa 26
Întrebare
Greek singular noun + article: family.
Răspuns
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.
Fișa 27
Întrebare
Greek singular noun + article: window.
Răspuns
το παράθυρο — window.
Το παράθυρο είναι κλειστό. — The window is closed.
Fișa 28
Întrebare
Greek singular noun + article: bed.
Răspuns
το κρεβάτι — bed.
Το βιβλίο είναι πάνω στο κρεβάτι. — The book is on the bed.
Fișa 29
Întrebare
In “Μένω στο κέντρο”, what does “μένω” mean?
Răspuns
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.
Fișa 30
Întrebare
In “Η κουζίνα είναι δίπλα στο σαλόνι”, what is “η κουζίνα”?
Răspuns
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.
Fișa 31
Întrebare
In “Το μπάνιο είναι καθαρό”, what is “το μπάνιο”?
Răspuns
The bathroom.
Το μπάνιο είναι καθαρό. — The bathroom is clean.
Μπάνιο can also refer to bathing, depending on context.
Fișa 32
Întrebare
Modern Greek plural + article: το παιδί (child).
Răspuns
τα παιδιά — children.
Τα παιδιά παίζουν στο σπίτι. — The children are playing at home.
Fișa 33
Întrebare
Greek noun + article: water.
Răspuns
το νερό — water.
Το νερό είναι κρύο. — The water is cold.
Fișa 34
Întrebare
Greek noun + article: bread.
Răspuns
το ψωμί — bread.
Το ψωμί είναι φρέσκο. — The bread is fresh.
Fișa 35
Întrebare
Greek singular noun + article: coffee.
Răspuns
ο καφές — coffee.
Ο καφές είναι ζεστός. — The coffee is hot.
Fișa 36
Întrebare
Greek noun + article: milk.
Răspuns
το γάλα — milk.
Το γάλα είναι στο ψυγείο. — The milk is in the fridge.
Fișa 37
Întrebare
Greek singular noun + article: apple.
Răspuns
το μήλο — apple.
Το μήλο είναι κόκκινο. — The apple is red.
Fișa 38
Întrebare
Greek singular noun + article: orange (the fruit).
Răspuns
το πορτοκάλι — orange (fruit).
Το πορτοκάλι είναι γλυκό. — The orange is sweet.
Fișa 39
Întrebare
Greek noun + article: cheese.
Răspuns
το τυρί — cheese.
Το τυρί είναι στο πιάτο. — The cheese is on the plate.
Fișa 40
Întrebare
Greek noun + article: rice.
Răspuns
το ρύζι — rice.
Το ρύζι είναι έτοιμο. — The rice is ready.
Fișa 41
Întrebare
Ask the price of one item: “How much is it?” in Modern Greek.
Răspuns
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.
Fișa 42
Întrebare
Begin a polite request: “I would like …” in Modern Greek.
Răspuns
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.
Fișa 43
Întrebare
Greek singular noun + article: bill (at a café or restaurant).
Răspuns
ο λογαριασμός — bill; account.
Τον λογαριασμό, παρακαλώ. — The bill, please.
The request uses the accusative τον λογαριασμό.
Fișa 44
Întrebare
Say “I pay by card” in Modern Greek.
Răspuns
Πληρώνω με κάρτα. — I pay by card.
Πληρώνω με κάρτα, όχι με μετρητά. — I pay by card, not with cash.
Fișa 45
Întrebare
In “Θέλω ένα νερό”, what does “θέλω” mean?
Răspuns
I want.
Θέλω ένα νερό. — I want a water.
Ένα νερό can mean one serving/bottle of water in an ordering context.
Fișa 46
Întrebare
In “Λίγο γάλα, παρακαλώ”, what does “λίγο” mean?
Răspuns
A little; a small amount of.
Λίγο γάλα, παρακαλώ. — A little milk, please.
Fișa 47
Întrebare
In “καφές χωρίς ζάχαρη”, what does “χωρίς” mean?
Răspuns
Without.
Ο καφές είναι χωρίς ζάχαρη. — The coffee is without sugar.
Fișa 48
Întrebare
Modern Greek plural + article: το μήλο (apple).
Răspuns
τα μήλα — apples.
Τα μήλα είναι στο τραπέζι. — The apples are on the table.
Fișa 49
Întrebare
Modern Greek verb: “I eat” (present, first person).
Răspuns
τρώω — I eat; I am eating.
Τρώω ένα μήλο. — I am eating an apple.
Fișa 50
Întrebare
Modern Greek verb: “I drink” (present, first person).
Răspuns
πίνω — I drink; I am drinking.
Πίνω νερό. — I am drinking water.
Fișa 51
Întrebare
Modern Greek verb: “I work” (present, first person).
Răspuns
δουλεύω — I work; I am working.
Δουλεύω στο κέντρο. — I work in the centre.
Fișa 52
Întrebare
Modern Greek verb for “I study/read for class” (present, first person).
Răspuns
διαβάζω — I study; I read.
Διαβάζω το μάθημα. — I am studying the lesson.
Διαβάζω also means read. The context specifies studying.
Fișa 53
Întrebare
Modern Greek verb: “I go” (present, first person; use the longer common form).
Răspuns
πηγαίνω — I go; I am going.
Πηγαίνω στο σπίτι. — I am going home.
Πάω is also a common everyday form.
Fișa 54
Întrebare
Modern Greek verb: “I come” (present, first person).
Răspuns
έρχομαι — I come; I am coming.
Έρχομαι αύριο. — I am coming tomorrow.
Fișa 55
Întrebare
Modern Greek verb: “I see” (present, first person).
Răspuns
βλέπω — I see; I am seeing.
Βλέπω το λεωφορείο. — I see the bus.
Fișa 56
Întrebare
Modern Greek verb: “I hear/listen” (present, first person).
Răspuns
ακούω — I hear; I listen.
Ακούω μουσική. — I am listening to music.
Fișa 57
Întrebare
Modern Greek verb: “I buy” (present, first person).
Răspuns
αγοράζω — I buy; I am buying.
Αγοράζω ψωμί. — I am buying bread.
Fișa 58
Întrebare
Modern Greek verb: “I need” (present, first person).
Răspuns
χρειάζομαι — I need.
Χρειάζομαι ένα εισιτήριο. — I need a ticket.
Fișa 59
Întrebare
Greek singular noun + article: telephone.
Răspuns
το τηλέφωνο — telephone; phone.
Το τηλέφωνο είναι εδώ. — The phone is here.
Fișa 60
Întrebare
Greek singular noun + article: book.
Răspuns
το βιβλίο — book.
Το βιβλίο είναι καινούριο. — The book is new.
Fișa 61
Întrebare
In “Ανοίγω την πόρτα”, what does “ανοίγω” mean?
Răspuns
I open; I am opening.
Ανοίγω την πόρτα. — I am opening the door.
Fișa 62
Întrebare
In “Κλείνω το παράθυρο”, what does “κλείνω” mean?
Răspuns
I close; I am closing.
Κλείνω το παράθυρο. — I am closing the window.
Fișa 63
Întrebare
In “Περιμένω εδώ”, what does “περιμένω” mean?
Răspuns
I wait; I am waiting.
Περιμένω εδώ. — I am waiting here.
Fișa 64
Întrebare
Modern Greek plural + article: το βιβλίο (book).
Răspuns
τα βιβλία — books.
Τα βιβλία είναι πάνω στο τραπέζι. — The books are on the table.
Fișa 65
Întrebare
Modern Greek for “today”?
Răspuns
σήμερα — today.
Σήμερα δουλεύω. — I am working today.
Fișa 66
Întrebare
Modern Greek for “tomorrow”?
Răspuns
αύριο — tomorrow.
Αύριο πηγαίνω στο κέντρο. — Tomorrow I am going to the centre.
Fișa 67
Întrebare
Modern Greek for “yesterday” (common everyday form)?
Răspuns
χτες — yesterday.
Χτες ήμουν στο σπίτι. — Yesterday I was at home.
Χθες is also correct.
Fișa 68
Întrebare
Modern Greek for “now”?
Răspuns
τώρα — now.
Τώρα διαβάζω. — I am reading now.
Fișa 69
Întrebare
Modern Greek for “here”?
Răspuns
εδώ — here.
Το κλειδί είναι εδώ. — The key is here.
Fișa 70
Întrebare
Modern Greek for “there”?
Răspuns
εκεί — there.
Το λεωφορείο είναι εκεί. — The bus is there.
Fișa 71
Întrebare
Greek noun + article: morning.
Răspuns
το πρωί — morning.
Το πρωί πίνω καφέ. — I drink coffee in the morning.
Fișa 72
Întrebare
Greek noun + article: evening or night-time.
Răspuns
το βράδυ — evening; night-time.
Το βράδυ διαβάζω. — I read in the evening.
Fișa 73
Întrebare
Greek singular noun + article: day (common everyday form).
Răspuns
η μέρα — day.
Η μέρα είναι όμορφη. — The day is beautiful.
Η ημέρα is also correct.
Fișa 74
Întrebare
Greek singular noun + article: hour.
Răspuns
η ώρα — hour; time.
Περιμένω μία ώρα. — I wait for one hour.
Fișa 75
Întrebare
Modern Greek question word: “where?”
Răspuns
πού — where?
Πού είναι η πόρτα; — Where is the door?
The question word πού carries an accent; the relative που does not.
Fișa 76
Întrebare
Modern Greek question word: “when?”
Răspuns
πότε — when?
Πότε έρχεσαι; — When are you coming?
Fișa 77
Întrebare
In “Σήμερα το κατάστημα ανοίγει αργά”, what does “αργά” mean?
Răspuns
Late.
Σήμερα το κατάστημα ανοίγει αργά. — The shop opens late today.
Αργά can also mean slowly; the context here is opening time.
Fișa 78
Întrebare
In “Το σχολείο είναι μακριά”, what does “μακριά” mean?
Răspuns
Far away.
Το σχολείο είναι μακριά. — The school is far away.
Fișa 79
Întrebare
In “Η στάση είναι κοντά”, what does “κοντά” mean?
Răspuns
Near; nearby.
Η στάση είναι κοντά. — The bus stop is nearby.
Fișa 80
Întrebare
Modern Greek plural + article: η μέρα (day).
Răspuns
οι μέρες — days.
Οι μέρες είναι μεγάλες το καλοκαίρι. — The days are long in summer.
Οι ημέρες is also correct.
Fișa 81
Întrebare
Greek singular noun + article: road or street.
Răspuns
ο δρόμος — road; street.
Ο δρόμος είναι ήσυχος. — The street is quiet.
Fișa 82
Întrebare
Greek singular noun + article: bus.
Răspuns
το λεωφορείο — bus.
Το λεωφορείο είναι γεμάτο. — The bus is full.
Fișa 83
Întrebare
Greek singular noun + article: ticket.
Răspuns
το εισιτήριο — ticket.
Έχω ένα εισιτήριο. — I have a ticket.
Fișa 84
Întrebare
Greek singular noun + article: station.
Răspuns
ο σταθμός — station.
Ο σταθμός είναι κοντά. — The station is nearby.
Fișa 85
Întrebare
Greek singular noun + article: bus stop.
Răspuns
η στάση — stop (for a bus, etc.).
Περιμένω στη στάση. — I am waiting at the bus stop.
Fișa 86
Întrebare
Greek singular noun + article: train.
Răspuns
το τρένο — train.
Το τρένο φεύγει τώρα. — The train is leaving now.
Fișa 87
Întrebare
Greek singular noun + article: airport.
Răspuns
το αεροδρόμιο — airport.
Το αεροδρόμιο είναι μακριά. — The airport is far away.
Fișa 88
Întrebare
Greek singular noun + article: pharmacy.
Răspuns
το φαρμακείο — pharmacy.
Το φαρμακείο είναι ανοιχτό. — The pharmacy is open.
Fișa 89
Întrebare
Greek singular noun + article: hospital.
Răspuns
το νοσοκομείο — hospital.
Το νοσοκομείο είναι στο κέντρο. — The hospital is in the centre.
Fișa 90
Întrebare
Modern Greek direction: “to the left”.
Răspuns
αριστερά — to the left; on the left.
Η στάση είναι αριστερά. — The bus stop is on the left.
Fișa 91
Întrebare
Modern Greek direction: “to the right”.
Răspuns
δεξιά — to the right; on the right.
Το φαρμακείο είναι δεξιά. — The pharmacy is on the right.
Fișa 92
Întrebare
Modern Greek direction: “straight ahead”.
Răspuns
ευθεία — straight ahead.
Πηγαίνετε ευθεία. — Go straight ahead.
Πηγαίνετε addresses someone politely or more than one person.
Fișa 93
Întrebare
In “Το φαρμακείο είναι απέναντι”, what does “απέναντι” mean?
Răspuns
Opposite; across the way.
Το φαρμακείο είναι απέναντι. — The pharmacy is opposite.
The exact opposite location depends on where the speakers are.
Fișa 94
Întrebare
In “Η είσοδος είναι εδώ”, what is “η είσοδος”?
Răspuns
The entrance.
Η είσοδος είναι εδώ. — The entrance is here.
Fișa 95
Întrebare
In “Η έξοδος είναι εκεί”, what is “η έξοδος”?
Răspuns
The exit.
Η έξοδος είναι εκεί. — The exit is there.
Fișa 96
Întrebare
Modern Greek plural + article: το εισιτήριο (ticket).
Răspuns
τα εισιτήρια — tickets.
Τα εισιτήρια είναι στην τσάντα. — The tickets are in the bag.
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