Building vocabulary is the backbone of language learning. If you're tackling Greek, a structured approach helps. This guide introduces a new Greek word every day for 12 months, covering essential terms, common phrases, and cultural insights.
Why Learn Greek Vocabulary Daily?
Consistency beats cramming. Learning one word daily reinforces memory, prevents burnout, and gradually builds fluency. Greek has a rich linguistic history, influencing many modern languages - including English. By mastering core vocabulary, you unlock not just communication but also cultural depth.
Month 1: Basic Greetings and Essentials
Γειά σου
/ʝa su/“Hello”
Ευχαριστώ
/ef.xa.ɾiˈsto/“Thank you”
Month 2: Common Verbs
Πίνω
/ˈpi.no/“I drink”
Διαβάζω
/ðʝaˈvazo/“I read”
Month 3: Food and Dining
Μπριζόλα
[bɾiˈzo̞la]“Steak”
Φασόλια
/faˈso.li/“Beans”
Month 4: Travel and Directions
Αεροδρόμιο
/a.e.ɾoˈðɾo.mi.o/“Airport”
Σταθμός
/staθˈmos/“Station”
Month 5: Time and Dates
Χθες
/xθes/“Yesterday”
Ποτέ
/poˈte/“Never”
Month 6: Family Terms
Αδελφός
/a.ðelˈfos/“Brother”
Γιαγιά
/ʝaˈʝa/“Grandmother”
Month 7: Nature and Weather
Θάλασσα
[ˈθalasa]“Sea”
Βροχή
/vɾoˈçi/“Rain”
Month 8: Emotions and Feelings
Χαρά
/xaˈɾa/“Joy”
Θυμός
/θiˈmos/“Anger”
Month 9: Work and Professions
Γιατρός
/ʝaˈtros/“Doctor”
Μαθητής
/ma.θiˈtis/“Student”
Month 10: Greek Culture and History
Μυθολογία
/mi.θo.loˈʝi.a/“Mythology”
Ολυμπιακοί Αγώνες
/o.lim.bi.aˈci aˈɣo.nes/“Olympic Games”
Month 11: Slang and Informal Terms
Φίλε
/ˈfi.los/“Dude”
Τέλεια
/ˈte.li.os/“Perfect”
Month 12: Advanced Vocabulary
Ανεξάρτητος
/a.nekˈsaɾ.ti.tos/“Independent”
Συμπάθεια
/simˈba.θi.a/“Sympathy”
Greek is a language of history, beauty, and daily utility. By learning systematically, you’ll build a strong foundation - one word at a time.
