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From Éna to Ekató
Market prices announced in Greek. Knowing numbers 1-100: 15 minutes to learn, priceless reaction from market vendors. Shows cultural respect.
The Numbers
1-10: Éna, Dýo, Tría, Téssera, Pénte, Éxi, Eftá, Ochtó, Enniá, Déka. 20: Íkosi. 50: Penínta. 100: Ekató. "Póso káni?" = How much? "Ena kiló" = One kilo.
This was exactly our experience: Knowing numbers 1-100: 15 minutes to learn, priceless reaction from market vendors. Shows cultural respect. The Numbers 1-10: Éna, Dýo, Tría, Téssera, Pénte, Éxi, Eftá, Ochtó, Enniá, Déka. 20: Íkos...
– Language learner from Hanover, in Paphos since 2022
Bargaining
Where: farmers market (friendly, for larger quantities). Where NOT: supermarkets, restaurants. End of market day (12-1 PM): best prices. Greek: "Boríte kalýteri timí?" = Better price? Truth: market already 30-50% below supermarket – bargaining adds 10-20%. Real win: interaction and cultural connection.
Numbers and Prices in Greek
Topics: From Éna to Ekató, The Numbers, Bargaining
CMC Practical Tip
Greek: "Boríte kalýteri timí?" = Better price? Truth: market already 30-50% below supermarket – bargaining adds 10-20%.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, friendly and respectful. For larger quantities. End of day: best deals.
1-10 + tens (20,30,50,100) + "Póso káni?" (how much?) + "Éna kiló". 15 words cover 90% of market situations.
Yes, 30-50% below supermarket. Wednesday/Saturday every city. Better quality too.
"Eíne polý akrivó!" with a smile. Vendor may reduce or not – either way a nice interaction.
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