Key Modern Greek vocabulary for holidays, traditions, and social customs, with brief notes on greetings, hospitality, and gift-giving etiquette. Front: the Greek word or phrase with romanization in parentheses. Back: English meaning and brief cultural note.
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- Καλησπέρα (kalispéra)
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Good evening, used as a greeting after sunset in casual social settings- Καλημέρα (kalimérα)
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Good morning, standard daytime greeting used in formal and informal contexts- Ευχαριστώ (efharistó)
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Thank you, essential word showing gratitude central to Greek hospitality culture- Παρακαλώ (parakaló)
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Please, demonstrates respect and politeness highly valued in Greek social interactions- Γεία σας (yia sas)
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Cheers or Hello (formal), used for toasts at family gatherings and formal events- Γεία σου (yia sou)
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Cheers or Hello (informal), casual version used with close friends and family- Καλά Χριστούγεννα (kalá hristúyena)
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Merry Christmas, Greece celebrates Christmas on December 25 with family gatherings- Καλό Πάσχα (kaló pásha)
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Happy Easter, the most important religious holiday celebrated with roasted lamb feasts- Φιλέναδες (filénades)
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Close female friends, term for tight-knit female friendship circles central to social life- Φίλοι (fíli)
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Friends, close friendships are core values in Greek culture and personal identity- Δώρο (dóro)
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Gift, given according to specific Greek etiquette rules that vary by occasion and relationship- Στολισμένα (stolizména)
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Decorated, Greeks take great pride in elaborately decorating homes for holidays and guests- Γλυκό (glykó)
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Sweet treat or spoon sweet, offered to visitors as an essential gesture of Greek hospitality- Κρασί (krasí)
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Wine, integral to Greek meals and social gatherings, often shared among family members- Ούζο (úzo)
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Ouzo, traditional Greek anise-flavored spirit served at celebrations and social gatherings
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