Greek for English speakers House · Lesson 0

Welcoming

Welcome a friend in Greek — Καλώς όρισες, Rocky! (Welcome, Rocky!) — and respond ευχαριστώ για την πρόσκληση.

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Pronunciation Translations Tips

Quick answers about this lesson's grammar and vocabulary.

How do you welcome someone in Greek?

Καλώς όρισες (sg., informal) or καλώς ορίσατε (pl./formal). Literally 'good (came) command'.

What does η πρόσκληση mean?

'The invitation'. Από + person + για + event. Ευχαριστώ για την πρόσκληση = 'thanks for the invitation'.

Greek hospitality (φιλοξενία)?

Hospitality is a major cultural value. Guests are warmly welcomed and often offered food and drink before they sit down.

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.