Greek for English speakers Cafe · Lesson 1

Ordering more food

Customize a Greek sandwich — με ή χωρίς τυρί (with or without cheese) — using με and χωρίς.

Conversation

  1. Bolin Bolin

    Μπορώ να έχω ένα σάντουιτς;

    boro na eho ena sandwich?

    Can I have a sandwich?

  2. Kyle Kyle

    Βεβαίως. Με ή χωρίς τυρί;

    veveos. Me tiri i horis?

    Sure. With or without cheese?

  3. Bolin Bolin

    χωρίς τυρί, ευχαριστώ.

    horis tiri, efharisto

    Without cheese, thanks.

  4. Kyle Kyle

    Τέλεια. Θα σε καλέσω όταν είναι έτοιμο.

    telia. Tha se kaleso otan ine etimo

    Great. I'll call you when it's ready.

Common questions

Quick answers about this lesson's grammar and vocabulary.

How do you say 'with' and 'without' in Greek?

Με = with. Χωρίς = without. Με τυρί (with cheese), χωρίς γλουτένη (gluten-free).

How do you politely order in Greek?

Μπορώ να έχω ...? (may I have ...?), Θα ήθελα ... (I would like ...), Παρακαλώ μου φέρτε ... (please bring me ...).

Common Greek sandwich types?

Το σάντουιτς (sandwich), το τοστ (toasted sandwich), το σουβλάκι (skewer wrapped in pita), η σπανακόπιτα (spinach pie).

Test yourself

Pick the English translation for each line from this lesson. Wrong answers are pulled from other Greek lessons.

4 quick questions on what you just heard.

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