Greek for English speakers Supermarket · Lesson 4

Greetings

Casual Greek greetings — Εδώ ψωνίζεις και εσύ; (You shop here too?) — and self-description είμαι γέρος (I'm old).

Conversation

Pronunciation Translations Tips

Quick answers about this lesson's grammar and vocabulary.

What does ψωνίζω mean?

'To shop'. Πάω για ψώνια = 'I go shopping'. Τα ψώνια = the groceries.

What does γέρος mean?

'Old (man)'. Γερός = strong/healthy (different word). γέρος vs γερός — common confusion! Care with diphthongs.

Greek casual conversation phrases?

Τι κάνεις; (how are you?), Πώς πάει; (how's it going?), Όλα καλά; (all good?), Τα ίδια (the same).

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.