Ευγένεια
After γεια σας, polite phrases like "please" and "thank you" are the most important Greek vocabulary you’ll ever learn. When you visit Greece, knowing just these few phrases will go a long way, even if the very next thing you say is Μιλάτε αγγλικά;
| please | παρακαλώ | ||
| thank you (very much) | ευχαριστώ (πολύ) | ||
| you’re welcome | παρακαλώ | ||
| excuse me | |||
| (to get past someone) | συγγνώμη | ||
| (to get someone’s attention) | παρακαλώ | ||
| I’m sorry to bother/disturb you | συγγνώμη | ||
| I’m sorry | |||
| (for something you did) | συγγνώμη | ||
| (in response to sad news) | λυπάμαι | ||
| good wishes | |||
| cheers (when toasting) | στην υγειά σας / σου | ||
| enjoy your meal | καλή όρεξη | ||
| bless you | γείτσες | ||
| Titles | |||
| Sir, Mr. | Κύριε | ||
| Ma’am, Mrs. | Κυρία | ||
| Miss | δεσποινίς | ||