Shopping

1. Πόσο κοστίζει αυτό;

   PO-so ko-STI-zi af-TO

   How much does this cost?

   Usage

   The most basic phrase for asking the price while shopping

   Grammar Note

   "κοστίζει" is third person singular of "κοστίζω". Interchangeable with "Πόσο κάνει;"

2. Μπορείτε να κάνετε έκπτωση;

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

   Can you give a discount?

   Usage

   Useful for bargaining at markets or souvenir shops in Greece

   Grammar Note

   "Μπορείτε να" + verb creates a polite request: "can you please..."

3. Θα το πάρω αυτό

   tha to PA-ro af-TO

   I'll take this one

   Usage

   Phrase to use when you have decided to purchase an item

   Grammar Note

   "θα" + the perfective (aorist subjunctive) form expresses the simple future/intention. "πάρω" is the perfective stem of "παίρνω" (to take)

4. Έχετε άλλα χρώματα;

   E-che-te A-la CHRO-ma-ta

   Do you have other colors?

   Usage

   Check for color options when buying clothing or accessories

   Grammar Note

   "χρώματα" is the plural of "χρώμα" (color, neuter). "άλλα" is neuter plural "other"

5. Πού είναι τα δοκιμαστήρια;

   pu I-ne ta do-ki-ma-STI-ri-a

   Where are the fitting rooms?

   Usage

   Ask shop staff where to try on clothing

   Grammar Note

   Plural of "δοκιμαστήριο" (fitting room), derived from "δοκιμάζω" (to try/test)

6. Δέχεστε πιστωτικές κάρτες;

   DE-che-ste pi-sto-ti-KES KAR-tes

   Do you accept credit cards?

   Usage

   Check payment options; smaller shops may be cash-only

   Grammar Note

   "Δέχεστε" is the polite form of "δέχομαι" (to accept). "Πληρώνω μετρητά" = I pay cash

7. Μπορώ να το δοκιμάσω;

   bo-RO na to do-ki-MA-so

   Can I try this on?

   Usage

   Ask permission to try on clothing before purchasing

   Grammar Note

   "Μπορώ να" + verb is a polite way to ask for permission: "may I..."

8. Αυτό είναι πολύ ακριβό

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

   This is too expensive

   Usage

   Express that a price is too high; useful as an opening for price negotiation

   Grammar Note

   "ακριβό" is the neuter form of "ακριβός" (expensive). Opposite: "φτηνό" (cheap)

9. Μπορώ να έχω απόδειξη;

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

   Can I have a receipt?

   Usage

   Request a receipt for returns, exchanges, or tourist VAT refunds

   Grammar Note

   "απόδειξη" is a feminine noun. Required for Tax Free refund paperwork in Greece

10. Απλώς κοιτάζω, ευχαριστώ

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

    Just looking, thank you

    Usage

    Politely tell a shop assistant you are browsing without intention to buy

    Grammar Note

    "κοιτάζω" (to look) is the standard everyday form; "κοιτώ" also exists. Adding "ευχαριστώ" keeps it polite

11. Δεν χρειάζομαι απόδειξη.

    den chri-A-zo-me a-PO-di-xi

    I don't need a receipt

    Usage

    Decline the printed slip at the till

    Grammar Note

    The negator "δεν" goes directly before the verb. "Χρειάζομαι" is a deponent verb: passive in form, active in meaning. "Απόδειξη" covers both "proof" and "receipt"; the till slip is the latter sense

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