Photography

1. Μπορώ να βγάλω φωτογραφία εδώ;

   bo-RO na VGA-lo fo-to-gra-FI-a e-DO

   May I take a photo here?

   Usage

   Use to check if photography is permitted in temples or museums

   Grammar Note

   "Μπορώ να" followed by a subjunctive verb is the standard Greek construction for ability or permission

2. Μπορώ να σας βγάλω φωτογραφία;

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

   Can I take your photo?

   Usage

   Always ask permission before photographing a person

   Grammar Note

   "σας" is the polite second-person accusative pronoun. Casual form is "σε"

3. Μπορείτε να μας βγάλετε μια φωτογραφία;

   bo-RI-te na mas VGA-le-te mia fo-to-gra-FI-a

   Could you take a photo of us?

   Usage

   Ask a stranger to photograph your group at a tourist spot

   Grammar Note

   "Μπορείτε" is the polite/plural second person. The "-τε" ending signals politeness

4. Η φωτογράφηση δεν επιτρέπεται εδώ

   i fo-to-GRA-fi-si den e-pi-TRE-pe-te e-DO

   Photography is not allowed here.

   Usage

   Used by staff to inform visitors that photography is prohibited

   Grammar Note

   "επιτρέπεται" is the passive form meaning is permitted. "δεν" is the negative particle

5. Το φως εδώ είναι τέλειο για φωτογραφίες!

   to fos e-DO I-ne TE-li-o gia fo-to-gra-FI-es

   The light is perfect for photos here!

   Usage

   An enthusiastic comment about ideal lighting conditions

   Grammar Note

   "τέλειο" is the neuter form of the adjective agreeing with the neuter noun "φως" (light)

6. Μπορείτε να μετακινηθείτε λίγο αριστερά/δεξιά;

   bo-RI-te na me-ta-ki-ni-THI-te LI-go a-ri-ste-RA/de-xi-A

   Can you stand a bit to the left / right?

   Usage

   Direct a subject to shift position for better composition

   Grammar Note

   "αριστερά/δεξιά" are directional adverbs for left and right. "λίγο" softens the amount

7. Πού είναι το καλύτερο σημείο για να φωτογραφήσω την Ακρόπολη;

   pu I-ne to ka-LI-te-ro si-MI-o gia na fo-to-gra-FI-so tin a-KRO-po-li

   Where is the best spot to photograph the Acropolis?

   Usage

   Ask locals for the best vantage point at a landmark

   Grammar Note

   "καλύτερο" is the comparative/superlative of "καλό" (good). Greek can use the same form for both

8. Η μπαταρία της φωτογραφικής μου άδειασε — πού μπορώ να τη φορτίσω;

   i ba-ta-RI-a tis fo-to-gra-fi-KIS mu A-di-a-se — pu bo-RO na ti for-TI-so

   My camera battery is dead — where can I charge it?

   Usage

   Ask at a café or hotel for a charging point

   Grammar Note

   "άδειασε" is the past tense of "to become empty," naturally used for a dead battery

9. Ψάχνω για κάρτα μνήμης

   PSA-chno gia KAR-ta MNI-mis

   I'm looking for a memory card.

   Usage

   Use in electronics stores or camera shops

   Grammar Note

   "Ψάχνω για" means to search for in Greek. "μνήμης" is the genitive of "μνήμη" (memory)

10. Αυτή η θέα είναι εντυπωσιακή — πρέπει να βγάλω φωτογραφία!

    af-TI i THE-a I-ne en-di-po-si-a-KI — PRE-pi na VGA-lo fo-to-gra-FI-a

    This view is breathtaking — I must take a photo!

    Usage

    An enthusiastic exclamation when encountering a stunning view

    Grammar Note

    "πρέπει να + subjunctive" is the standard Greek construction for expressing obligation

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