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100 Words That Make the Difference
80% of daily situations covered. Learn 5 words/day, fit for daily life in 20 days. Save this list on your phone.
Greetings and Politeness
Yassou (Hello), Kalimera (Good morning), Parakalo (Please), Efcharisto (Thank you), Ne (Yes), Ochi (No), Kopiaste (Come eat with us).
This was exactly our experience: 100 Words That Make the Difference 80% of daily situations covered.
– Couple from Bremen, in Nicosia since 2023
Shopping and Numbers
Poso kani? (How much?), Nero (Water), Psomi (Bread), Kafé (Coffee), Ena (1), Dio (2), Deka (10).
Directions
Pou ine? (Where is?), Dexia (Right), Aristera (Left), Nosokomio (Hospital), Farmakio (Pharmacy).
Conversation
Ti kanis? (How are you?), Ime apo Yermania (I'm from Germany), Den katalaveno (I don't understand), Siga siga (Slowly).
The 100 Most Important Greek Words for D
Topics: 100 Words That Make the Difference, Greetings and Politeness, Shopping and Numbers
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Frequently Asked Questions
For daily life: surprisingly yes. Cypriots appreciate the effort enormously.
5 words/day, 15 minutes. Apps: Duolingo, Memrise. Apply 3 words daily in real situations.
CMC provides clients with a PDF list including pronunciation guides.
Standard Greek. Always. Understood by all Cypriots.
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