What are some common phrases in Greece?

Basic Greek Words and Phrases

  • Hello: Γειά σου (YAH-soo)
  • Nice to meet you: Χάρηκα πολύ (HA-ree-ka po-LEE)
  • How are you?: Tι κανείς (tee-KAH-nis)?
  • Good morning: Καλημέρα (kah-lee-MER-ah)
  • Good afternoon/evening: Καλησπέρα (kah-lee-SPER-ah)
  • Goodnight: Καληνύχτα (kah-lee-NEEKH-tah)
  • Thank you: Ευχαριστώ (eff-kha-ri-STOE)

How do you say hello in Cretan?

Yia. Yia means “hello” and it is pronounced Yah.

What are the best Greek sayings?

Greek Proverbs, Quotes, and Sayings

  • “The tongue has no bones, but bones it crashes.” – Greek Proverb.
  • ” The camel can’t see her own hump.” – Greek Proverb.
  • “Wait for the wisest of all counselors, time.” – Pericles.
  • “Life is short, the art long.”
  • “One thing I know, that I know nothing.
  • ” The camel can’t see her own hump.”

What does Yassas mean?

You may also hear the word “ya” tossed around in casual settings which is an abbreviation of yassou/yassas. It is the Greek equivalent of saying hi or hey and shouldn’t be used in formal settings.

What does Yiasou mean?

hello, goodbye and cheers
Yiasou (pronounced “yah-soo”) means hello, goodbye and cheers in Greek.

What is Grecian toast?

One of the treats I looked forward to during summer vacation was the sandwiches my mom would make that she called Greek Tost (pronounced like toast, but with a Greek accent). It started with slightly toasted and buttered bread, layered with cheese and then broiled until the cheese started to melt.

Why do Greek say opa?

It is frequently used during celebrations such as weddings or traditional dancing. In Greek culture, the expression sometimes accompanies the act of plate smashing. It can also be used to express enthusiasm, shock or surprise, or just after having made a mistake.

What is Greece motto?

Eleftheria i thanatos
Eleftheria i thanatos (Greek: Ελευθερία ή θάνατος, IPA: [elefθeˈri.a i ˈθanatos]; ‘Freedom or Death’) is the motto of Greece. It originated in the Greek songs of resistance that were powerful motivating factors for independence.