Getting around in Greek
Left, right, the station, one ticket, where is the toilet. Play the ten Greek words against the clock, with a note on how locals really use each one after every answer. All ten are written out below.
All 10 Greek phrases in this lesson
- Πού είναι η τουαλέτα;POO EE-neh ee too-ah-LEH-tah
- Where is the toilet?
- Πώς πάω στο...;POHS PAH-oh stoh
- How do I get to...?
- Αριστεράah-ree-steh-RAH
- To the left
- Δεξιάthek-see-AH
- To the right
- Ευθείαef-THEE-ah
- Straight ahead
- Εδώeh-THOH
- Here
- Σταθμός τρένουstath-MOHS TREH-noo
- Train station
- Λεωφορείοleh-oh-foh-REE-oh
- Bus
- Αεροδρόμιοah-eh-roh-DROH-mee-oh
- Airport
- Ένα εισιτήριο παρακαλώEH-nah ee-see-TEE-ree-oh pah-rah-kah-LOH
- One ticket, please
In cafés you usually need to ask for a key (κλειδί). In restaurants a simple point toward the back often works.
Stress on the final syllable. Point while saying it to avoid any ambiguity.
Again, stress at the end. Pair with a hand gesture for maximum clarity.
A very useful word in winding Greek island streets. Greeks may also say "ίσια" (EE-see-ah) for the same meaning.
Short and clear. Essential for taxis: point and say "εδώ" to indicate where to stop.
Train travel is limited in Greece compared to other European countries. Intercity routes connect Athens to Thessaloniki and a few other cities.
The main form of public transport in cities and between towns. Athens also has a metro (μετρό) and tram.
Bus tickets in Athens are often bought at a kiosk (περίπτερο) before boarding. On islands, ferries use the same word for tickets.