logo
episode-header-image
Nov 2024
5m 29s

S3E1: Using Sentences with "να" in Greek...

Greek Language Experts
About this episode

In today's episode we will learn the difference between να + simple future and να + present tense! Emily and Danai will first engage in a dialogue and then they will explain the differences using examples in Greek!

Transcript for the Greek dialogue!

D: Αύριο φεύγεις για διακοπές; 

Are you leaving for vacation tomorrow?

E: Ναι, άσε αύριο και δεν έχω ετοιμάσει τίποτα!

Yes, I haven’t even packed anything yet! 

D: Ωχ, κατάλαβα. Τι πρέπει να κάνεις;

 Oh, I see. What do you need to do?

E: Πρέπει να βάλω τα ρούχα μέσα στην βαλίτσα, να δω ποια παπούτσια θα πάρω μαζί μου, πρέπει να ετοιμάσω την τσάντα μου με τα διαβατήρια, το πορτοφόλι και όσα χρειάζομαι στο αεροπλάνο. Α πρέπει επίσης να καθαρίσω το μπάνιο και την κουζίνα, πρέπει να αγοράσω ένα μπουφάν γιατί θα κάνει κρύο εκεί και νομίζω θα είμαι έτοιμη. 

I need to put my clothes in the suitcase, decide which shoes to take with me, prepare my bag with the passports, wallet, and everything I need for the plane. I also need to clean the bathroom and the kitchen, buy a jacket because it will be cold there, and I think I will be ready.

D: Ακούγεται πως έχεις ακόμα πολλά να κάνεις. Τι θέλεις να κάνεις όταν φτάσεις εκεί;

It sounds like you still have a lot to do. What do you want to do when you get there?

E: Θέλω να πάω σε ένα μουσείο, ίσως στο αρχαιολογικό μουσείο της πόλης. Θέλω να δοκιμάσω γλυκά από τον φούρνο και να κάτσω σε ένα παραδοσιακό ταβερνάκι. Θέλω να περπατήσω και να δω την πόλη. Θέλω να ξεκουραστώ κάπου κοντά στην παραλία

I want to go to a museum, maybe the archaeological museum of the city. I want to try some sweets from the bakery and sit in a traditional little tavern. I want to walk around and see the city. I want to relax somewhere near the beach.

D: Και πολύ καλά θα κάνεις. 

And you should definitely do that.

E: Εσένα τι σου αρέσει να κάνεις όταν είσαι διακοπές; 

What do you like to do when you're on vacation?

D: Μου αρέσει πολύ να βλέπω μουσεία και να γνωρίζω την πόλη που είμαι. Μου αρέσει πολύ να πηγαίνω σε διάφορα καφέ και να δοκιμάζω παραδοσιακά γλυκά. Επίσης μου αρέσει να περπατάω στους δρόμους και να χαζεύω τα μαγαζιά.

I really enjoy visiting museums and getting to know the city I’m in. I love going to different cafés and trying traditional sweets. I also like walking around the streets and browsing the shops.

E: Λοιπόν σου εύχομαι να πας σύντομα διακοπές!

Well, I wish you a vacation soon!


Check out our Instagram @greek_lang_experts or visit our website for our upcoming Greek classes!


If you enjoyed this episode please rate our podcast and leave a comment!



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