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In the previous lesson, we learned about the Greek alphabet and its pronunciation. Now, it's time to put that knowledge into practice and learn how to greet others and introduce ourselves in Modern Greek. Greetings and introductions are essential in any language as they help establish connections and create a friendly atmosphere. So, let's dive into the world of basic greetings and phrases in Modern Greek!

Basic Greetings

Let's start with some basic greetings that you can use to greet others in Modern Greek. These greetings are commonly used in both formal and informal situations.

1. Γεια σου (Ya soo) / Γειά σας (Ya sas)

This is the most common way to say "hello" in Modern Greek. "Γεια σου" is used when addressing one person you are familiar with, such as a friend or a family member. On the other hand, "Γειά σας" is used when addressing more than one person or someone you don't know well, such as a stranger or an elder.

2. Καλημέρα (Kali-mera)

This is the formal way to say "good morning" in Modern Greek. It is used until around noon.

3. Καλησπέρα (Kali-spera)

This is the formal way to say "good evening" in Modern Greek. It is used from the afternoon until late at night.

4. Καληνύχτα (Kali-nichta)

This is the formal way to say "good night" in Modern Greek. It is used when saying goodbye before going to bed.

5. Χαίρετε (Heh-re-teh)

This is a formal greeting used to address a group of people or someone you respect. It is similar to "hello" in English.

6. Τι κάνεις; (Ti ka-nees) / Τι κάνετε; (Ti ka-ne-te)

These phrases mean "how are you?" in Modern Greek. "Τι κάνεις;" is used when addressing one person you are familiar with, while "Τι κάνετε;" is used when addressing more than one person or someone you don't know well.

Basic Introductions

Now that we know how to greet others, let's learn some basic phrases to introduce ourselves in Modern Greek.

1. Είμαι ο/η <name> (E-meh o/ee <name>)

This phrase means "I am <name>" in Modern Greek. You can use it to introduce yourself by stating your name. For example, if your name is Maria, you can say "Είμαι η Μαρία" (E-meh ee Ma-ree-a).

2. Χαίρω πολύ (Heh-ro po-lee)

This phrase means "nice to meet you" in Modern Greek. You can use it after introducing yourself to show politeness and friendliness.

3. Πώς σε λένε; (Pos se le-ne) / Πώς σας λένε; (Pos sas le-ne)

These phrases mean "what is your name?" in Modern Greek. "Πώς σε λένε;" is used when addressing one person you are familiar with, while "Πώς σας λένε;" is used when addressing more than one person or someone you don't know well.

4. Είμαι από την <country> (E-meh a-po teen <country>)

This phrase means "I am from <country>" in Modern Greek. You can use it to share your nationality or place of origin. For example, if you are from the United States, you can say "Είμαι από την Αμερική" (E-meh a-po teen A-me-ree-kee).

5. Τι κάνεις επάνω σου; (Ti ka-neis e-pa-no soo) / Τι κάνετε επάνω σας; (Ti ka-ne-te e-pa-no sas)

These phrases mean "what do you do?" in Modern Greek. "Τι κάνεις επάνω σου;" is used when addressing one person you are familiar with, while "Τι κάνετε επάνω σας;" is used when addressing more than one person or someone you don't know well.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have learned some basic greetings and phrases in Modern Greek. Greetings and introductions are important for building connections and showing politeness. In the next lesson, we will continue our journey by learning common everyday phrases in Modern Greek. Keep up the good work!

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

• Health
• Bathroom lexicon
• City
• Apocopes and Acronyms
• Time Seasons Days Months
• Science and technology
• Hobbies and interests
• Greek Roots in Biology
• Old words still valid
• History of Hair: Terms

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