Useful Phrases

1. Εγώ έφτιαξα αυτή την εφαρμογή

   e-GO E-fti-a-xa af-TI tin e-far-mo-GI

   I made this app

   Usage

   Use when introducing the app

   Grammar Note

   Greek uses SVO order. Verbs incorporate person, number, and tense, so subjects can be omitted

2. Αυτή η εφαρμογή είναι δωρεάν

   af-TI i e-far-mo-GI I-ne do-re-AN

   This app is free

   Usage

   Explain the app is free

   Grammar Note

   "Dorean" derives from "doron" (gift) — literally "as a gift" meaning free

3. Δοκιμάστε να το κατεβάσετε

   do-ki-MA-ste na to ka-te-VA-se-te

   Please try downloading it

   Usage

   Encourage someone to download the app

   Grammar Note

   "Katevaso" = to download (lit. bring down). "Na + verb" is the Greek subjunctive for purpose

4. Είμαι Ιάπωνας

   I-me i-A-po-nas

   I'm Japanese

   Usage

   Introduce your nationality. Women say "Iaponeza"

   Grammar Note

   Greek nouns decline by gender and case. Male: "Iaponas"; Female: "Iaponeza"

5. Είμαι ταξιδιώτης

   I-me ta-xi-di-O-tis

   I'm a traveler

   Usage

   Identify as a traveler. Women say "ta-xi-di-O-ti-sa" (ταξιδιώτισσα)

   Grammar Note

   From "taxidi" (journey). "-otis" is an agent suffix meaning "one who does"

6. Ταξιδεύω μόνος μου

   ta-xi-DE-vo MO-nos mu

   I'm traveling alone

   Usage

   Tell others you are traveling solo. Women say "moni mu"

   Grammar Note

   "Monos/moni" (alone) is an adjective that changes by gender

7. Είναι η πρώτη φορά μου εδώ

   I-ne i PRO-ti fo-RA mu e-DO

   It's my first time here

   Usage

   Express that this is your first visit

   Grammar Note

   "Proti" (first) + "fora" (time) = "proti fora" (first time)

8. Μπορώ να βγάλω μια φωτογραφία;

   bo-RO na VGA-lo mia fo-to-gra-FI-a

   May I take a photo?

   Usage

   Ask for permission to take a photo

   Grammar Note

   "Boro" (I can) + subjunctive "na + verb" expresses ability and permission

9. Μπορούμε να βγάλουμε φωτογραφία μαζί;

   bo-RU-me na VGA-lu-me fo-to-gra-FI-a ma-ZI

   Shall we take a photo together?

   Usage

   Suggest taking a photo together

   Grammar Note

   "Mazi" is the Greek adverb for "together"

10. Παρακαλώ σκανάρετε τον κωδικό QR

    pa-ra-ka-LO ska-NA-re-te ton ko-di-KO QR

    Please scan the QR code

    Usage

    Ask someone to scan the QR code

    Grammar Note

    "Parakalo" literally means "I beg/request" — the Greek equivalent of "please"

11. Μην με κοροϊδεύεις!

    min me ko-ro-i-DE-vis

    Don't cheat me / Stop ripping me off

    Usage

    Used when protesting an unfair price or being cheated

    Grammar Note

    "μην" forms negative imperatives. "κοροϊδεύω" means to mock or cheat someone

12. Μην με υποτιμάς!

    min me i-po-ti-MAS

    Don't underestimate me / Don't look down on me

    Usage

    Used when someone is underestimating or disrespecting you

    Grammar Note

    "υποτιμάς" is the 2nd person singular of "υποτιμώ" (to underestimate), from "υπο-" (under) + "τιμώ" (to value)

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