Essential Greek words for beginners

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Read one group at a time. Say the English meaning, look away, then retrieve the Greek. After that, meet the word inside a complete phrase so it does not stay isolated.

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• Καταλαβαίνω λίγο.

  Katalavéno lígo.I understand a little.Use when you follow some, but not all, of the conversation.

• Τι είναι αυτό;

  Ti íne aftó?What is this?Pointing can make the question even clearer.

• Πόσο κάνει;

  Póso káni?How much is it?A natural everyday price question.

• Βοήθεια, παρακαλώ.

  Voíthia, parakaló.Help, please.Short language for getting unstuck.