Practical Santorini guide
Useful Greek Phrases for Santorini
Simple Greek words and phrases that are useful when travelling in Santorini, with easy transliterations for English speakers.
Basics
Hello: Yassas (polite/plural). Thank you: Efharistó. Please/you’re welcome: Parakaló. Good morning: Kaliméra. Good evening: Kalispéra.
Getting around
Where is…?: Poú íne…? Bus: leoforío. Airport: aerodrómio. Port: limáni. Taxi is commonly understood as 'taxí'.
Food
Water: neró. The bill, please: Ton logariasmó, parakaló. Cheers: Yamas.
Emergency
Help: Voíthia. Hospital: nosokomío. For a serious emergency in Greece, call 112; do not rely on language phrases instead of contacting emergency services.
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