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10 essential Greek phrases for at the pharmacy

Navigate your health needs in Greece with these handy pharmacy phrases.

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Visiting a pharmacy in Greece is straightforward, but knowing a few key phrases can make the experience smoother, especially if you need something specific. Whether you’re buying over-the-counter medication, seeking advice on a minor ailment, or picking up a prescription, these expressions will help you communicate effectively with the pharmacist.

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Core Greek words for everyday conversation.

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Χρειάζομαι κάτι για αλλεργίες.

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Words 1–10
  • Γεια σας, χρειάζομαι βοήθεια.
    YAH sahs, khree-AH-zo-meh voh-EE-thee-ah
    Hello, I need help.
  • Έχω πονοκέφαλο.
    EH-ho po-no-KEH-fa-lo
    I have a headache.
  • Έχω πονόλαιμο.
    EH-ho po-NO-leh-mo
    I have a sore throat.
  • Χρειάζομαι κάτι για αλλεργίες.
    KHree-AH-zo-meh KAH-tee yah ah-lehr-GEE-es
    I need something for allergies.
  • Έχω πυρετό.
    EH-ho pee-reh-TO
    I have a fever.
  • Υπάρχει κάτι για τον βήχα;
    EE-PAHR-khee KAH-tee yah ton BEE-kha?
    Is there something for a cough?
  • Θα ήθελα ένα παυσίπονο.
    Tha EE-the-la eh-na PAFF-see-po-no
    I would like a painkiller.
  • Χρειάζομαι αντηλιακή κρέμα.
    KHree-AH-zo-meh ahn-tee-lee-ah-KEE KREH-ma
    I need sunscreen.
  • Πόσο κοστίζει;
    PO-so ko-STEE-zee
    How much does it cost?
  • Ευχαριστώ πολύ.
    Ef-kha-ree-STO po-LEE
    Thank you very much.

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