logo
episode-header-image
Feb 2024
3m 20s

S2E9: A baptism in Greece (Beginner)

Greek Language Experts
About this episode

D: Πώς ήταν η βάφτιση του Αχιλλέα; / How was Achilleas’ baptism?

E: Αχ, πάρα πολύ ωραία! Περάσαμε τέλεια! / Ah it was amazing! We had a lot of fun.

D: Στολίσατε την εκκλησία και την κολυμπήθρα; / Did you decorate the church and the baptistery?

E: Δεν στολίσαμε την εκκλησία, ούτε την κολυμπήθρα γιατί δεν μας άφησαν. Στολίσαμε όμως το εξοχικό μας που έγινε το πάρτυ μετά την βάφτιση. / No we didn’t decorate the church, neither the baptistery because they didn’t let us. We decorated our beach house though where we had the party after the baptism.

D: Ο Αχιλλέας πώς ήτανε; Έκλαψε καθόλου; / How was Achilleas? Did he cry at all?

E: Άσε, έκανε πολλή ζέστη και ήταν γκρινιάρης. Όταν βγάλαμε τα ρούχα και οι νονές βάλανε το λάδι ήταν ήρεμος. Αλλά μόλις ο παπάς τον έβαλε στο νερό άρχισε να κλαίει πολύ. Μετά του έκοψε τα μαλλιά και φόρεσε τα βαφτιστικά του. Του έδωσα και ένα μπισκοτάκι και ηρέμισε. / It was extremely hot and he was fussy. When we took his clothes off and his godmathers put the oil on him, he was calm. But when the priest put him in the water he started crying a lot. After that we gave him a cookie and he was calm. 

D: Αχ ψυχή μου! Πως περάσατε στο πάρτυ; / Aww my heart! How was the party?

E: Περάσαμε αξέχαστα. Είχαμε μπομπονιέρες και σαμπάνια στην είσοδο για τους καλεσμένους. Είχαμε πολύ φαγητό, σουβλάκια, μπριζόλες, κοτόπουλο ψητό, σαλάτες και πατάτες. / We had a great time. We had the baptism favors and some campaign in the entrance for our friends. We had a lot of food, souvlakia, steak, chichen, salads and potatoes.

D: Πω πω ακούγονται νόστιμα. / Po po they sound delicious. 

E: Ήταν όλα πεντανόστιμα. Είχαμε και δύο φωτογράφους και βγάλαμε πολλές φωτογραφίες. Ο Αχιλλέας όμως ήταν πολύ κουρασμένος και πήγε για ύπνο νωρίς. Μετά εμείς ξεκινήσαμε τον χορό και τα κοκτέιλ. / Everything was delicious. We had two photographers and we took a lot of pictures. But Achilleas was very tired and he went to bed early. After that we started dancing and drinking cocktails. 

D: Φαντάζομαι και πολύ καλά κάνατε. Ο μικρός είμαι σίγουρη ότι ήταν πολύ κουρασμένος. Τώρα θα αρχίσω να ετοιμάζω και εγώ την βάφτιση της μικρής μας. / I can imagine and you did the right thing. I am sure that the little one was very tired. I have to start planning my daughter’s baptism as well. 

E: Ναι να ξεκινήσεις νωρίς! / Yes, you need to get started soon.


Practice your Greek more on our IG and Facebook page @greek_lang_experts and check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠our website⁠⁠⁠⁠ for our new group classes starting March 11th!

Up next
Jul 3
S3E25: A natural conversation in Greek (Advanced)
Teacher Highlights, Difficult times, Things we are looking forward to, Greek Learning Tips and Summer Plans! All in one episode and the last on for season 3. Listen to Emily and Danai speak Greek and answer questions about everything that happened this year and what's coming next ... Show More
18m 40s
Jun 26
S3E24: “What to do in Thessaloniki” Imperative mood in Greek
In today's episode we will talk about the Imperative mood in Greek. Emily and Danai will first engage in a dialogue with suggestions of what to do in Thessaloniki and then explain the use of the Imperative mood.D: Emily, I want to visit Thessaloniki! What do you suggest I do ther ... Show More
7m 6s
Jun 19
S3E23: “Feeling under the weather” Health related vocabulary in Greek
In today's episode you will learn essential health and sickness related phrases in Greek. Emily and Danai will first engage in a dialogue talking about Emily's flu and then give you some more phrases we use when feeling under the weather.D: Έμιλυ, πώς πήγε η επίσκεψη στον γιατρό; ... Show More
6m 17s
Recommended Episodes
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
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
Aug 2024
Bonus Episode | Speaking Tips, Staying Motivated, and Memorizing words
How to learn Greek? How to find Greek resources? How to memorize words? How to start speaking Greek? How to stay motivated/consistent?In this episode we will answer all of these questions and more! Links mentioned in the episode: - Resources document - Video: More tips on speakin ... Show More
34m 2s
Jul 2023
1.06 | Talking about jobs
In this episode you will learn how to talk about your job and ask someone what they do for living.  You'll learn the following phrases:είμαι δασκάλα/ δάσκαλοςείμαι μαθητής/ μαθήτριατι δουλειά κάνεις; ειμαι νοσηλεύτρια / νοσηλευτήςδουλεύω σε ένα γραφείο/ σε ένα κατάστημα δουλ ... Show More
19m 12s
Aug 2024
2.25 | Playing a game in Greek
In this episode, we will have a blast playing a Greek game called "What is it and Who is it?" Listen carefully and try to guess the words. It will be a lot of fun, so join in! Useful vocabulary: o/η ηθοποιόςδιάσημος,-η,-οξανθός,-ά,-οη ταινίατο συγκρότημαη φυλακήτο φιλάκιο/η πρόεδ ... Show More
19m 30s
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
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 2023
1.02 | Introducing yourself
In this episode you will learn how to introduce yourself and say where you are from. We also teach you some important things you need to know about the Greek language. You'll learn the following phrases:Nαι / ΌχιΓεια σου / γεια σαςΤι κάνεις; / Πώς είσαι;Είμαι καλά / πολύ καλ ... Show More
20m 39s