10 essential Greek phrases for asking for directions
Never get lost in Greece again! Learn these 10 key Greek phrases to confidently ask for directions.
Navigating a new city can be daunting, especially in a country with a different language. These essential Greek phrases will empower you to ask for directions and find your way around. Whether you're trying to locate a specific landmark, find your hotel, or just understand the best route, knowing these phrases will make your travel experience significantly smoother.
What this lesson covers
Core Greek words for everyday conversation.
English meanings, pronunciation hints, and tap-to-hear audio.
A quick flashcard flow and quiz to make the words stick.
Start with these key words
Learn the first set, listen out loud, then move into the full list below.
Flashcards
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Full vocabulary list
Words 1–10
- Πού είναι...;Poo een-eh...Where is...?
- Συγγνώμη, πώς μπορώ να πάω στο...;Seen-ghno-mee, pos bo-ro na pa-o sto...Excuse me, how can I get to...?;
- Είναι μακριά;Ee-neh mak-ree-ah?Is it far?;
- Είναι κοντά;Ee-neh kon-dah?Is it near?;
- Μπορείτε να μου δείξετε στον χάρτη;Bo-ree-teh na moo dee-kse-teh ston har-tee?Can you show me on the map?;
- Ευχαριστώ πολύ!Ef-kha-ree-STO po-LEE!Thank you very much!
- Παρακαλώ.Pa-ra-ka-LO.You're welcome.
- Αριστερά.A-ree-steh-RA.Left.
- Δεξιά.Deks-EE-ah.Right.
- Ευθεία.Ef-THEE-ah.Straight ahead.
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