Lexicon

Agape • Αγάπη • Love

 

Bouzouki • Μπουζούκι • Long-necked Greek stringed instrument similar to the mandolin

 

Briki •  Μπρίκι  •  Small metal coffee pot

 

Diakopes • Διακοπές • Vacation

 

Efharisto • Ευχαριστώ  • Thank you 

 

Ellinikos  •  Ελληνικός  •  Greek 

 

Filoksenia • Φιλοξενία • Hospitality 

 

Foustanella • Φουστανέλα • Traditional pleated skirt like garment worn by Evzones

 

Gaidouri • Γαϊδούρι • Donkey

 

Gav Gav • Γαβ Γαβ • Woof Woof

 

Gazaki  •  Γκαζάκι  •  Little camping style stove top

 

Giagia • Γιαγιά • Grandmother 

 

Gyros • Γύρος • Meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie, then sliced and served on its own or wrapped in pita bread

 

Hellas • Ελλάς • Greece

 

Horio • Χωριό • Village

 

Kafedaki • Καφεδάκι • Coffee

 

Kafenio • Καφενείο • Coffee Shop

 

Kaimaki  •  Καϊμάκι  •  Froth

 

Kalimera • Καλημέρα • Good morning 

 

Kalinihta • Καληνύχτα • Goodnight 

 

Kalispera • Καλησπέρα • Good Evening

 

Kalokairi • Καλοκαίρι • Summer

 

Kefi • Κέφι • No direct English translation. The word encapsulates a meaning of the enjoyment of life, having a passion for life, enthusiasm and joy. 

 

Koulouri / Koulouraki • Κουλούρι • Cookie 

 

Mati • Μάτι • Eye

 

Mezes / Mezedes • Μεζέδες • Appetizers 

 

Nisi • Νησί • Island

 

Nisaki • Νησάκι • Little island

 

Nisaki Mou • Νησάκι Μου • My little island

 

Opa • Ώπα • An emotional expression used as an exclamation or declaration usually in response to an occurrence or event. 

 

Papou • Παππού • Grandfather

 

Patrida • Πατρίδα • Homeland

 

Siga siga  •  Σιγά σιγά  •  Slowly

 

Skylos • Σκύλος • Dog

 

Syntagma Square • Σύνταγμα • Athens’ central square home to the Greek Parliament. 

 

Tsarouchi • Τσαρούχι  • Shoe worn by the soldiers of the Presidential Guard known as Evzones  

 

Yiamas • Γεια Μας • Cheers (toast when drinking meaning to good health)

 

Yiasou (Geia Sou) • Γεια Σου • Hello

 

Zoni • Ζονι • Belt