Lexicon

AgapeΑγάπη • Love

 

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

 

Briki •  Μπρίκι  •  Small metal coffee pot

 

DiakopesΔιακοπές • Vacation

 

EfharistoΕυχαριστώ  • Thank you 

 

Ellinikos  •  Ελληνικός    Greek 

 

FilokseniaΦιλοξενία • Hospitality 

 

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

 

GaidouriΓαϊδούρι • Donkey

 

Gav GavΓαβ Γαβ • Woof Woof

 

Gazaki  •  Γκαζάκι    Little camping style stove top

 

GiagiaΓιαγιά • Grandmother 

 

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

 

HellasΕλλάς • Greece

 

Horio • Χωριό  Village

 

Kafedaki • Καφεδάκι • Coffee

 

Kafenio • Καφενείο • Coffee Shop

 

Kaimaki  •  Καϊμάκι  •  Froth

 

KalimeraΚαλημέρα • Good morning 

 

KalinihtaΚαληνύχτα • Goodnight 

 

KalisperaΚαλησπέρα • Good Evening

 

Kalokairi • Καλοκαίρι • Summer

 

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

 

Koulouri / KoulourakiΚουλούρι • Cookie 

 

Mati • Μάτι • Eye

 

Mezes / MezedesΜεζέδες • Appetizers 

 

Nisi • Νησί  Island

 

Nisaki • Νησάκι  Little island

 

Nisaki Mou • Νησάκι Μου  My little island

 

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

 

PapouΠαππού • Grandfather

 

PatridaΠατρίδα • Homeland

 

Siga siga  •  Σιγά σιγά  •  Slowly

 

SkylosΣκύλος • Dog

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Yiasou (Geia Sou)Γεια Σου • Hello

 

Zoni • Ζονι Belt