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Modern Greek (1453-) Vocabulary → Basic Vocabulary → Food and drink

In this lesson, we will learn common vocabulary related to food and drink in Modern Greek (1453-). Food is an essential part of any culture, and Greek cuisine has a long and rich history. By learning these words and phrases, you will be able to navigate menus, order food at restaurants, and have basic conversations about food in Greek.

Before we begin, let's recap what we learned in the previous lesson. In the previous lesson, we covered basic greetings and introductions in Modern Greek. We learned how to greet others and introduce ourselves in Greek. This will be helpful when interacting with Greek speakers in restaurants and other food-related settings.

Now, let's dive into the world of Greek food and drink! Don't forget to use the

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Essential Food Vocabulary

In this section, we will learn essential food vocabulary that will help you identify different types of food and ingredients.

Fruits and Vegetables

• μήλο (mílo) - apple
• πορτοκάλι (portokáli) - orange
• μπανάνα (banána) - banana
• αχλάδι (achládi) - pear
• καρότο (karóto) - carrot
• ντομάτα (domáta) - tomato
• πατάτα (patáta) - potato
• κρεμμύδι (kremmýdi) - onion

Meat and Seafood

• κοτόπουλο (kotópoulo) - chicken
• μοσχάρι (moschári) - beef
• χοιρινό (chirinó) - pork
• ψάρι (psári) - fish
• γαρίδα (garída) - shrimp
• καλαμάρι (kalamári) - squid
• σαλάμι (salámi) - salami
• μπέικον (béikon) - bacon

Dairy Products

• γάλα (gála) - milk
• τυρί (tirí) - cheese
• γιαούρτι (yaourtí) - yogurt
• βούτυρο (vútyro) - butter
• αυγό (avγó) - egg
• κρέμα (kréma) - cream
• φέτα (feta) - feta cheese

Grains and Breads

• ψωμί (psomí) - bread
• ρύζι (rízi) - rice
• μακαρόνια (makarónia) - pasta
• καλαμπόκι (kalamóki) - corn
• σίκαλη (síkali) - barley
• φαγκρί (fankrí) - buckwheat
• σίτο (síto) - wheat

Beverages

• νερό (neró) - water
• καφές (kafés) - coffee
• τσάι (tsái) - tea
• αναψυκτικό (anapsyktikó) - soft drink
• κρασί (krasí) - wine
• μπύρα (býra) - beer
• χυμός (chimós) - juice
• ποτό (potó) - drink

Useful Phrases for Dining Out

In this section, we will learn some useful phrases that will help you when dining out at a restaurant or cafe.

• Ένα τραπέζι για δύο, παρακαλώ. (Éna trapézi ya dío, parakaló.) - A table for two, please.
• Μπορώ να δω το μενού; (Boró na do to menú?) - Can I see the menu?
• Τι μας προτείνετε; (Ti mas proteínete?) - What do you recommend?
• Θα ήθελα μια πίτσα με παρμεζάνα και φέτα. (Tha íthela mia pítsa me parmezána ke féta.) - I would like a pizza with parmesan and feta cheese.
• Ένα ποτήρι κόκκινο κρασί, παρακαλώ. (Éna potíri kókkino krasí, parakaló.) - A glass of red wine, please.
• Μπορώ να πληρώσω με πιστωτική κάρτα; (Boró na pliróso me pistotikí kárta?) - Can I pay with a credit card?

Cultural Insights

Greek cuisine is known for its fresh ingredients, vibrant flavors, and Mediterranean influence. Greek meals often include a variety of dishes, allowing people to try different flavors and share food with others. One popular Greek dish is moussaka, a layered casserole with eggplant, ground meat, and béchamel sauce. Another famous Greek dish is souvlaki, which consists of skewered and grilled meat, often served with pita bread and tzatziki sauce.

Greeks also have a strong coffee culture, with traditional Greek coffee being a popular choice. Greek coffee is made by boiling finely ground coffee with water and sugar, and it is usually served in small cups. Coffee in Greece is often enjoyed in cafes, where people gather to socialize and relax.

When dining out in Greece, it is common to share appetizers and main dishes with others at the table. This allows everyone to try a variety of flavors and enjoy the communal aspect of the meal. It is also customary to say "καλή όρεξη" (kalí óreksi) before starting a meal, which means "enjoy your meal" in Greek.

Conclusion

In this lesson, we learned common vocabulary related to food and drink in Modern Greek (1453-). We covered essential food vocabulary, useful phrases for dining out, and gained some cultural insights into Greek cuisine. By mastering this vocabulary, you will be able to navigate menus, order food at restaurants, and have basic conversations about food in Greek.

In the next lesson, we will continue to expand our vocabulary and learn about family and relationships in Modern Greek.

Table of Contents - Modern Greek (1453-) Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Greek Alphabet

• Greek Letters and Pronunciation
• Diphthongs and Special Combinations

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Basic Greetings and Phrases

• Greetings and Introductions
• Common Everyday Phrases

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Nouns and Articles

• Definite and Indefinite Articles
• Noun Gender and Plurals

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-100
• Telling Time

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Adjective Agreement
• Comparative and Superlative Adjectives
• Adverbs and Adverbial Phrases

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Food and Dining

• Common Foods and Drinks
• Ordering in a Restaurant

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Verbs and Tenses

• Present Tense
• Past Tense
• Future Tense

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Asking for Directions

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Common Prepositions
• Coordinating and Subordinating Conjunctions

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Describing Relationships

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Greek Traditions and Customs

• Holidays and Celebrations
• Greek Cuisine

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Greek History and Geography

• Historical Overview
• Geographical Regions

Other Lessons

• The 100 most common expressions in Greek
• City
• Technology and media
• Countries (Xwres Χώρες)
• Introductions and greetings in Greek 2
• Art
• Count to 10
• Asking Directions
• Animal
• Idiomatic Expressions