Talking about your family and friends is one of the most natural ways to practice a new language. Whether you’re introducing your mother, chatting about your siblings, or mentioning your best friend, these Greek words will help you express yourself with confidence.
In this post, let’s learn the most common Greek words related to family and friends along with their pronunciations and English meanings.
Greek Vocabulary – Words Related to Family and Friends
Family Vocabulary in Greek (Οικογένεια – Ikogenia)
a.) Parents & Children
- Μητέρα (Mitera) – Mother
- Πατέρας (Pateras) – Father
- Γιος (Yios) – Son
- Κόρη (Kori) – Daughter
b.) Siblings
- Αδερφή (Aderfi) – Sister
- Αδερφός (Aderfos) – Brother
c.) Grandparents & Grandchildren
- Παππούς (Pappus) – Grandfather
- Γιαγιά (Yiayia) – Grandmother
- Εγγονή (Engoni) – Granddaughter
- Εγγονός (Engonos) – Grandson
d.) Extended Family
- Εξάδελφος (Exadelfos) – Cousin (Male)
- Εξαδέλφη (Exadelfi) – Cousin (Female)
- Θείος (Thios) – Uncle
- Θεία (Thia) – Aunt
Friends in Greek (Φίλοι – Fili)
Friendship is special, and in Greek, there are different words for male and female friends.
- Φίλος (Filos) – Friend (Male)
- Φίλη (Fili) – Friend (Female)
- Καλύτερος μου φίλος (Kalíteros mu fílos) – My Best Friend (Male)
- Καλύτερη μου φίλη (Kalíteri mu fíli) – My Best Friend (Female)
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