Basic Verbs

1. Πηγαίνω

   pi-GE-no

   To go

   Usage

   The key motion verb; combine it with a destination

   Grammar Note

   Greek has no infinitive; the citation form is 1sg present. "πηγαίνω" is the ongoing form; a single trip uses "πάω / να πάω".

2. Έρχομαι

   ER-cho-me

   To come

   Usage

   Used when a person or a vehicle arrives

3. Τρώω

   TRO-o

   To eat

   Usage

   The basic verb for anything about meals

4. Πίνω

   PI-no

   To drink

   Usage

   For ordering or declining drinks

5. Αγοράζω

   a-go-RA-zo

   To buy

   Usage

   Shopping verb; pair it with the item name

6. Βλέπω

   VLE-po

   To see

   Usage

   For sightseeing, and for asking to be shown an item

7. Περιμένω

   pe-ri-ME-no

   To wait

   Usage

   For queues and for explaining a meeting arrangement

8. Θέλω να πάω

   THE-lo na PA-o

   I want to go

   Usage

   The standard way to state a destination; add a place name

   Grammar Note

   "να + verb" does the work of an English infinitive: Θέλω να πάω = I want to go.

9. Θέλω να φάω

   THE-lo na FA-o

   I want to eat

   Usage

   State what you feel like eating; add the dish name

10. Το θέλω

    to THE-lo

    I want it

    Usage

    Point at an item and say you would like it

11. Δεν το χρειάζομαι

    den to chri-A-zo-me

    I don't need it

    Usage

    Decline a bag, a receipt, or anything else you do not need

12. Το ψάχνω

    to PSA-chno

    I'm looking for it

    Usage

    Say what you are trying to find, place or object

13. Το έχω

    to E-cho

    I have it

    Usage

    States possession; used to confirm tickets or bookings

14. Δεν το έχω

    den to E-cho

    I don't have it

    Usage

    States you do not have it, e.g. no cash on you

15. Θέλω να κάνω ανάληψη

    THE-lo na KA-no a-NA-li-psi

    I'll withdraw money

    Usage

    State your intent at an ATM or a bank

16. Θέλω να κάνω κράτηση

    THE-lo na KA-no KRA-ti-si

    I'll make a reservation

    Usage

    For booking a table or a room

17. Βοηθήστε με, παρακαλώ

    vo-i-THI-ste me pa-ra-ka-LO

    Please help me

    Usage

    Ask for concrete help: carrying a bag, working a machine

18. Πείτε μου, παρακαλώ

    PI-te mu pa-ra-ka-LO

    Please tell me

    Usage

    Prefaces a question when you want information

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