10 essential Greek phrases for making a phone call
Master key Greek phrases to confidently handle phone calls, from introductions to essential requests. Essential for visitors and learners!

Making a phone call in a foreign language can be daunting, but with a few key phrases, you can navigate most common situations with ease. This guide focuses on practical Greek expressions you'll need when you dial. Whether you're booking a restaurant, checking opening hours, or speaking to a hotel, these phrases will help you initiate the conversation, state your purpose, and understand basic responses. Don't be afraid to speak; practice makes perfect!
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.
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Learn the first set, listen out loud, then move into the full list below.
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Words 1–10
- Γεια σας, μπορώ να μιλήσω με τον/την [όνομα];YAH sahss, boh-ROH nah mee-LEE-soh meh tohn/teen [oh-NOH-mah]?Hello, can I speak with Mr./Ms. [name]?
- Σας παρακαλώ, μπορείτε να επαναλάβετε;Sahss pah-rah-kah-LOO, bohp-REE-teh nah eh-pah-nah-LAH-veh-teh?Please, can you repeat?
- Δεν σας ακούω καλά.Dehn sahss ah-KOO-oh kah-LAH.I can't hear you well.
- Μιλάτε αγγλικά;Mee-LAH-teh ahng-glee-KAH?Do you speak English?
- Ποιος είναι παρακαλώ;Pee-OHS EE-neh pah-rah-kah-LOO;Who is calling, please?
- Θα ήθελα να κάνω μια κράτηση.Thah EE-theh-lah nah KAH-noh mee-ah krah-TEH-psee.I would like to make a reservation.
- Μέχρι τι ώρα είναι ανοιχτά;MEH-khree tee OH-rah EE-neh ah-neekh-TAH?Until what time are you open?
- Μπορώ να αφήσω ένα μήνυμα;Boh-ROH nah ah-FEE-soh eh-nah MEE-nee-mah?Can I leave a message?
- Το νούμερο σας παρακαλώ;Toh NOO-meh-roh sahss pah-rah-kah-LOO;Your number, please?
- Ευχαριστώ, αντίο.Eff-khah-ree-STOH, ahn-DEE-oh.Thank you, goodbye.
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