Markets & Souvenirs

1. Πόσο κοστίζει αυτό;

   PO-so ko-STI-zi af-TO

   How much does this cost?

   Usage

   Basic phrase for asking the price at a market or souvenir shop

   Grammar Note

   "Πόσο κάνει;" is an equally common alternative. Both are understood at Greek tourist markets

2. Μπορώ να παζαρέψω την τιμή;

   bo-RO na pa-za-RE-pso tin ti-MI

   Can I bargain on the price?

   Usage

   Asking whether bargaining is acceptable

   Grammar Note

   "παζαρεύω" derives from the bazaar tradition. Bargaining is common in Greek markets and flea markets

3. Σας προσφέρω είκοσι ευρώ

   sas pro-SFE-ro I-ko-si ev-RO

   I'll offer you twenty euros

   Usage

   Offering a counter-price during bargaining

   Grammar Note

   "Sas" is the formal indirect object pronoun. "ev-RO" (euro) is an indeclinable noun

4. Μπορείτε να μου κάνετε έκπτωση;

   bo-RI-te na mu KA-ne-te EK-pto-si

   Can you give me a discount?

   Usage

   Politely requesting a discount

   Grammar Note

   "bo-RI-te" is the formal second person. "na KA-ne-te" uses the subjunctive for a polite request

5. Είναι χειροποίητο;

   I-ne chi-ro-PI-i-to

   Is this handmade?

   Usage

   Checking whether an item is handmade

   Grammar Note

   "chi-ro-PI-i-to" combines "chir" (hand) + "pio" (to make). Perfect for Greek pottery and embroidery stalls

6. Από τι υλικό είναι φτιαγμένο;

   a-PO ti i-li-KO I-ne fti-ag-ME-no

   What material is this made of?

   Usage

   Asking about the material of an item

   Grammar Note

   "i-li-KO" means material. "MAR-ma-ro" (marble) and "ma-LI" (wool) are typical Greek craft materials

7. Μπορείτε να το τυλίξετε για δώρο;

   bo-RI-te na to ti-LI-xe-te gia DO-ro

   Can you gift-wrap this?

   Usage

   Requesting gift wrapping

   Grammar Note

   "τυλίξετε" is the aorist subjunctive (2nd person plural) of "τυλίγω" (to wrap); "Μπορείτε να …" makes a polite request

8. Πού είναι η νυχτερινή αγορά;

   pu I-ne i ni-chte-ri-NI a-go-RA

   Where is the night market?

   Usage

   Asking the location of a night market

   Grammar Note

   "a-go-RA" derives from the ancient Greek public space. "la-i-KI a-go-RA" refers to local open-air markets

9. Μπορώ να έχω απόδειξη;

   bo-RO na E-cho a-PO-di-xi

   Can I have a receipt?

   Usage

   Asking for a receipt after a purchase

   Grammar Note

   "a-PO-di-xi" means proof/receipt. Greek law requires receipts to be issued for tax compliance

10. Ποιες είναι οι ώρες λειτουργίας της αγοράς;

    pies I-ne i O-res li-tur-GI-as tis a-go-RAS

    What are the market's opening hours?

    Usage

    Checking when the market is open

    Grammar Note

    "Leiturgia" means operation. Greek shops often close for a midday break (mesimerianó diáleimma)

11. Απλώς κοιτάω, ευχαριστώ

    a-PLOS ki-TA-o ef-cha-ri-STO

    I'm just looking, thank you

    Usage

    Politely declining a shopkeeper's approach

    Grammar Note

    "a-PLOS ki-TA-o" naturally says "just looking". "ef-cha-ri-STO" means thank you

12. Δέχεστε κάρτα;

    DE-che-ste KAR-ta

    Do you accept card payment?

    Usage

    Checking whether card payment is accepted

    Grammar Note

    Card payments are common in Greek tourist areas. Small market stalls may be cash-only

13. Το αγοράζω ως αναμνηστικό για έναν φίλο

    to a-go-RA-zo os a-na-mni-sti-KO gia E-nan FI-lo

    I'm buying it as a souvenir for a friend

    Usage

    Telling the seller it is a souvenir gift

    Grammar Note

    "a-na-mni-sti-KO" means keepsake/souvenir, derived from "a-NA-mni-si" (memory/remembrance)

14. Μπορεί να σταλεί στο εξωτερικό;

    bo-RI na sta-LI sto e-xo-te-ri-KO

    Can this be shipped internationally?

    Usage

    Asking about international shipping options

    Grammar Note

    "e-xo-te-ri-KO" means foreign/abroad. ELTA (Greek Post) is the main international shipping option

15. Ποιο είναι το καλύτερο προϊόν σας;

    pio I-ne to ka-LI-te-ro pro-i-ON sas

    What is your best product?

    Usage

    Asking for the seller's top recommendation

    Grammar Note

    "ka-LI-te-ro" is the comparative of "ka-LOS" (good); with the definite article, "to ka-LI-te-ro" is the superlative (the best). "Sas" is the formal possessive "your"

16. Η τιμή είναι διαπραγματεύσιμη;

    i ti-MI I-ne di-a-prag-ma-TEF-si-mi

    Is the price negotiable?

    Usage

    Checking whether the price can be negotiated

    Grammar Note

    "di-a-prag-ma-TEF-si-mi" is formal; "GI-ne-te?" (is it possible?) is a common colloquial alternative

17. Έχετε διαφορετικό μέγεθος;

    E-che-te di-a-fo-re-ti-KO ME-ge-thos

    Do you have a different size?

    Usage

    Looking for a different size

    Grammar Note

    Add "me-ga-LI-te-ro" (bigger) or "mi-KRO-te-ro" (smaller) to specify which size you want

18. Αυτό είναι πολύ ακριβό

    af-TO I-ne po-LI a-kri-VO

    This is too expensive

    Usage

    Expressing that the price is too high

    Grammar Note

    "po-LI a-kri-VO" means very expensive. "LI-go a-kri-VO" (a little pricey) leaves room for negotiation

19. Αλάτι

    a-LA-ti

    Salt

    Usage

    Point when looking for salt at a market or grocery

20. Ζάχαρη

    ZA-cha-ri

    Sugar

    Usage

    Point when looking for sugar

21. Πιπέρι

    pi-PE-ri

    Black pepper

    Usage

    The spice; the vegetable bell pepper is "πιπεριά", a different word

22. Λάδι

    LA-di

    Oil

    Usage

    Cooking oil; in Greece it means olive oil ("ελαιόλαδο") unless stated otherwise

23. Ξύδι

    XI-di

    Vinegar

    Usage

    Point when looking for vinegar

24. Βούτυρο

    VU-ti-ro

    Butter

    Usage

    Point when looking for butter

25. Τυρί

    ti-RI

    Cheese

    Usage

    Point when looking for cheese; the Greek staple is "φέτα"

26. Μέλι

    ME-li

    Honey

    Usage

    Point when looking for honey

27. Γιαούρτι

    gia-UR-ti

    Yogurt

    Usage

    Point when looking for yogurt

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