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