logo
episode-header-image
Jan 2024
3m 39s

S2E4: In a taxi in Greece (Intermediate)

Greek Language Experts
About this episode

E: Είναι των φώτων αύριο! (said the taxi driver) It’s the Epiphany tomorrow!

D: Ναι… Των φώτων … Πώς πάει; Yeah the Epiphany… How’s it going?

E: Πώς να πάει; Κάτι γίνεται αυτές τις μέρες… Δηλαδή, όχι μεγάλα πράγματα. How can it go? There is some movement these days… not too much! 

D: Όχι ε; Δεν έχει πολλή δουλειά. Not a lot right? It’s not too busy.

E:  Όχι βέβαια! Πολλά ταξί. Δεν βλέπετε πόσα βγήκανε; Και είναι και παντού η τροχαία. Nope! A lot of taxis, don’t you see how many are out there? And the traffic police is everywhere!

D:Έχεις δίκιο. Είναι η τροχαία… τα πρόστιμα… χαμός. You’re right. The traffic police… the tickets … craziness

E: Και δουλεύω τη νύχτα! Όλη τη νύχτα είμαι πάνω στο τιμόνι.And I am working at night! All night I am in front of the wheel!

D: Πόσα χρόνια δουλεύετε; How many years have you been working?

Ε: Πολλά! Δουλεύω τριάντα τρία χρόνια. Ολόκληρη ζωή! Τουλάχιστον να έχουμε την υγεία μας και να έχουμε και ειρήνη. Many! I’ve been working for 33 years. A whole life! At least we are in good health and I hope we have peace!

D:Έχετε δίκιο! Υγεία πάνω απ’ όλα. You’re right! Health above everything!

E: Έχετε παιδιά;/ Do you have kids?

D: Ναι / Yes

E: Πόσα παιδιά έχετε;/ How many kids do you have?

D: Πέντε. / five

E: Μπράβο! Να σας ζήσουν!/ Bravo! Congrats

D: Ευχαριστώ. Εσείς;/ Thank you! And you?

E: Εμείς έχουμε δύο. Δύο αγόρια, ο ένας είναι στο ναυτικό, ο άλλος στο πανεπιστήμιο./ We have 2. 2 boys, one is in the navy and the other one at the university.

D: Σταματήστε λίγο στην πλατεία. Θέλω να πάρω λουλούδια. / Can we stop at the square? I want to buy flowers.

E: Λουλούδια για το σπίτι; / Flowers for the house?

D: Ναι. / Yes.

E: Να σταματήσω εδώ στην γωνία να σας περιμένω; Στην πλατεία είναι αδύνατον να μείνω. / Should I stop here in the corner to wait for you? I can’t stop at the square.

D: Ναι! Ναι! Δεν θα αργήσω! Yes! Yes! I’ll be quick

E: Ωραία!/ Good

D: Και τώρα κατευθείαν σπίτι γιατί έχω αργήσει. / And now let’s go home cause I am late.

E: Κατευθείαν σπίτι! Αχ να ξέρατε πως σας νιώθω! Με τι χαρά σας περιμένουν σπίτι. / Directly home! Ah I know this feeling. They are excited to see you home! 

D: Δεύτερος δρόμος δεξιά, τρίτη πόρτα αριστερά. Στη μονοκατοικία. / Second street to the right, the third door on the left. At the house! 

E: Καλά είναι εδώ; / Is ti good here?

D:Ναι μια χαρά! Τι χρωστάω; / Yes it’s good! How much?

E: Είναι δεκατρία και μισό παρακαλώ! / It’s 13.5 euros please.

D: Ορίστε! Κρατήστε τα ρέστα. / Here you go! Keep the change.

E: Ευχαριστώ πολύ και χρόνια πολλά!/ Thank you so much

D:Επίσης, καλό βράδυ! / Have a good night


Practice your Greek more on our IG and Facebook page @greek_lang_experts and check out ⁠⁠our website⁠⁠ for our new group classes start the week of January 22nd!

Up next
Nov 13
S4E7: Etymology: The prefix -a in Greek
One more etymology episode is here and this time we're looking into the Greek privative prefix -a and it's meaning. How does one simple letter change the whole meaning of a word? What words do we use in English that trace their roots in Greek words with the privative prefix -a?Jo ... Show More
6m 35s
Nov 6
S4E6: Shopping at the Greek farmers' market
In this episode, you will hear a dialogue at the λαϊκή αγορά and phrases we use while shopping. We also give you a bit of the background of how a Greek λαϊκή αγορά is.E: Γεια σας κυρία Δανάη! Τι θέλετε να πάρετε σήμερα; Έχω πολλά φρέσκα λαχανικά και πολύ νόστιμα φρούτα./ Hello, M ... Show More
7m 19s
Oct 30
S4E5: Greek phrases at the hair salon
In this episode, Emily and Danai talk about making a hair change. They will use phrases that will help you at your next visit at the hair salon in Greece.D: Τι ωραία τα μαλλιά σου! Τι έκανες; /Your hair looks so nice! What did you do?E: Αχ σε ευχαριστώ! Τα έκοψα λίγο και τα έβαψα ... Show More
8m 8s
Recommended Episodes
Jul 2024
2.22 | Greek negations: μην, δεν and όχι
A lot of people who learn Greek struggle with the difference between μην, δεν and όχι. In this episode we'll not only explain you the difference, but we're going to practice this together in example phrases, so you won't mix it up again next time! Useful vocabulary ... Show More
18m 11s
Aug 2024
2.23 | Greek School System
In today's episode, we will learn about Greece's school system and the different stages of education, starting from primary school, moving through secondary school, and finally reaching university. Along the way, we will share some fascinating texts and stories.  Useful ... Show More
22m 25s
Mar 2022
Wee Greek Episode 5 (Level 1) - Season 2
Γεια σας και καλωσήρθατε στο WeeGreek Podcast! Hello and welcome to the WeeGreek Podcast by Alcibiades! The only place to learn Greek and develop your fluency through weekly short stories and news from all around the world, in easy and simply Greek! I am Alcibiades the creator of ... Show More
13m 25s
Oct 2022
Wee Greek Episode 6 (Level 1) - Season 2
Γεια σας και καλωσήρθατε στο WeeGreek Podcast! Hello and welcome to the WeeGreek Podcast by Alcibiades! The only place to learn Greek and develop your fluency through weekly short stories and news from all around the world, in easy and simply Greek! I am Alcibiades the creator of ... Show More
13m 23s
Feb 2023
Wee Greek BONUS Episode - Carnival in Greece (Level 2) - Season 2
Γεια σας και καλωσήρθατε στο WeeGreek Podcast! Hello and welcome to the WeeGreek Podcast by Alcibiades! The only place to learn Greek and develop your fluency through weekly short stories and news from all around the world, in easy and simply Greek! I am Alcibiades the creator of ... Show More
14m 57s
Jul 2023
1.03 | Greek Survival Phrases ~ part I
In this episode, you'll learn the following phrases: ευχαριστώπαρακαλώμαθαίνω ελληνικάMιλάς αγγλικά;δεν καταλαβαίνωδεν πειράζει We also give you a few pronunciation tips and explain how questions are formed in Greek. Support the showIf you want to maximize your Greek learnin ... Show More
18m 16s
Jul 2019
Greek Prepositions #2
I will be providing a list of the Time, place and demonstrative pronouns in Greek hope you enjoy. Here is what I said in my podcast but in written form English - After - Greek - μετά Around - Greek- γύρω Behind - Greek- πίσω Below - Greek - παρακάτω Beside - Greek- δίπλα Beyond - ... Show More
1m 26s
Apr 2025
Easy Greek Stories #34 - Μέτσοβο: Βλάχικη φιλοξενία και περιπέτειες
Listen to a short Greek story, narrated by native Greek teachers at the Omilo School. Improve your listening skills, and learn extra new vocabulary. Every 2nd month a new story, taking place in Greece and at an Intermediate language level in Greek. text, video, and podcast link a ... Show More
34m 15s
Oct 2024
1: Τι σας αρέσει να πίνετε;
Our first Super Easy episode is about drinks! Do you like freezing water or just lukewarm? Do you drink coffee or tea? Interactive Transcript and Vocab Helper Support Easy Greek and get interactive transcripts and live vocabulary for all our episodes: <a href="https://beginners.e ... Show More
5m 8s
Apr 2024
2.08 | Subjunctive
Don&apos;t let the title intimidate you, this is the episode in which a lot of things are going to make sense! The subjunctive tense in Greek is one that Ellis was extremely happy with. A lot of the questions she had before got answered with this tense. As always, we will try to ... Show More
20m 13s