Beach & Activities

1. Ποια είναι η καλύτερη παραλία εδώ κοντά;

   pia I-ne i ka-LI-te-ri pa-ra-LI-a e-DO kon-DA

   What is the best beach near here?

   Usage

   Greece has many stunning beaches; ask locals for the best recommendation

   Grammar Note

   "παραλία" is feminine. "καλύτερη" is the feminine comparative of "καλός" (good); with the definite article "η" it expresses the superlative ("the best")

2. Η θάλασσα είναι ήρεμη σήμερα

   i THA-la-sa I-ne I-re-mi SI-me-ra

   The sea is calm today

   Usage

   Comment on sea conditions and weather

   Grammar Note

   "ήρεμη" is feminine of "ήρεμος" (calm), agreeing with feminine "θάλασσα"

3. Θέλω να νοικιάσω μια ξαπλώστρα

   THE-lo na ni-ki-A-so mia xa-PLO-stra

   I want to rent a sun lounger

   Usage

   Many Greek beaches have paid sun loungers; use this phrase to rent one

   Grammar Note

   "ξαπλώστρα" is feminine. "μια" is the feminine indefinite article

4. Μπορώ να κολυμπήσω εδώ;

   bo-RO na ko-lim-BI-so e-DO

   Can I swim here?

   Usage

   Always check if swimming is permitted; some areas may be dangerous

   Grammar Note

   "κολυμπήσω" is the subjunctive of "κολυμπώ" (to swim). "Μπορώ να" = may I / can I

5. Έχει κύματα σήμερα

   E-chi KI-ma-ta SI-me-ra

   There are waves today

   Usage

   Comment on wave conditions at the beach

   Grammar Note

   "κύματα" is plural of "κύμα" (wave, neuter). "Έχει" used impersonally means "there are"

6. Χρειάζομαι αντηλιακό

   chri-A-zo-me an-di-li-a-KO

   I need sunscreen

   Usage

   Ask for sunscreen; the Greek sun is very strong especially in summer

   Grammar Note

   "αντηλιακό" combines "αντι" (against) + "ήλιος" (sun). Neuter noun

7. Υπάρχει ντους στην παραλία;

   i-PAR-chi dus stin pa-ra-LI-a

   Is there a shower at the beach?

   Usage

   Ask if shower facilities are available to rinse off sand and salt water

   Grammar Note

   "ντους" is an uninflected neuter loanword. "Υπάρχει" checks for the existence of something

8. Θέλω να κάνω κατάδυση

   THE-lo na KA-no ka-TA-di-si

   I want to go diving

   Usage

   Inquire about diving in Greece's crystal-clear waters

   Grammar Note

   "κατάδυση" is the noun form of "καταδύω" (to dive). "κάνω κατάδυση" = to go diving

9. Η θέα εδώ είναι μαγευτική

   i THE-a e-DO I-ne ma-gef-ti-KI

   The view here is magical

   Usage

   Express wonder at the beautiful scenery of a Greek beach or sea view

   Grammar Note

   "μαγευτική" is feminine of "μαγευτικός" (magical), agreeing with feminine "θέα"

10. Προσέχετε τα ρεύματα

    pro-SE-che-te ta REV-ma-ta

    Be careful of the currents

    Usage

    Warn about dangerous water currents at the beach

    Grammar Note

    "Προσέχετε" is polite imperative of "προσέχω" (to be careful). "ρεύματα" plural of "ρεύμα"

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