Language/Modern-greek-1453/Vocabulary/Modes-of-Transportation

Modern Greek (1453-) Vocabulary → Travel and Transportation → Modes of Transportation

As a language teacher with over 20 years of experience, I am excited to teach you about the different modes of transportation in Modern Greek. Understanding this vocabulary is essential for any traveler, as you will need to communicate with locals and navigate your way around Greece. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid foundation in Modern Greek transportation vocabulary and be able to confidently navigate your way around Greece.

Vocabulary

Here are some common modes of transportation in Greece and their respective names in Modern Greek:

Modern Greek (1453-)	Pronunciation	English
αεροπλάνο	aero-plan-o	airplane
λεωφορείο	le-o-fo-rei-o	bus
ταξί	ta-xi	taxi
ποδήλατο	po-di-la-to	bicycle
μοτοσικλέτα	mo-to-si-kle-ta	motorcycle
υπόγειο	i-po-gei-o	metro
τρένο	tre-no	train

Note: The IPA pronunciation should be written in square brackets.

Additionally, here are some verbs and phrases you might need when discussing transportation:

• μεταφέρομαι [me-ta-fer-o-mai] - to travel
• παίρνω [pe-rno] - to take
• φτάνω [fta-no] - to arrive/ reach
• φεύγω [fe-vo] - to leave/ depart
• έλατε μαζί μου! [e-la-te ma-zi mou] - come with me!

Conversation

Here is an example conversation using the transportation vocabulary:

Maria is traveling to Athens and needs to take a taxi from the airport to her hotel. She approaches the taxi driver:

Maria: Γεια σας! Μετακινούμαι στο ξενοδοχείο "Acropolis".

Taxi Driver: Ασφαλώς, κυρία. Πότε θα φτάσουμε;

Maria: Σε 20 με 30 λεπτά, παρακαλώ.

Taxi Driver: Καλά. Το ταξί σας περιμένει έξω.

Maria: Ευχαριστώ πολύ, κύριε.

Total cost: 20 ευρώ [e-v-ro]

Translation:

Maria: Hello! I need to get to the "Acropolis" hotel.

Taxi Driver: Of course, ma'am. When do you want to arrive?

Maria: In 20-30 minutes, please.

Taxi Driver: Okay, your taxi is waiting outside.

Maria: Thank you very much, sir.

Total cost: 20 euros

Practice

Now it's your turn to practice using the transportation vocabulary! Imagine you are traveling to Heraklion, Crete, and need to navigate your way around the city. Here are some questions and prompts to guide you:

• How will you get from the Heraklion airport to your hotel?
• What mode of transportation will you use to explore the city?
• How will you ask for directions to the Knossos Palace?
• What phrases will you need when taking a taxi?

Try to answer these questions incorporating the vocabulary and phrases you learned in this lesson. Don't be afraid to get creative and imagine different scenarios and conversations. The more you practice, the more confident you will be when you actually travel to Greece!

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

Related Lessons

• Seasons
• Bathroom lexicon
• Politics and government
• Animal
• Days, months, and seasons
• Asking Directions
• Theater
• City
• Need
• Foreign loanwords