Do you want to speak Greek on the phone? This lesson is for you! When you talk on the phone in Greek, it’s helpful to know some common words and phrases. In this blog post, you will learn 10 useful phone call phrases in Greek. Each phrase has the English meaning, the Greek translation, and how to say it (the pronunciation).
10 Useful Phone Call Phrases in Greek
1. Hello?
Greek: Παρακαλώ;
Pronunciation: Parakaló?
You can say this when you answer the phone. It means “Hello?” or “Yes?”
2. I’ll call you back.
Greek: Θα σε ξαναπάρω.
Pronunciation: Tha se xanapáro.
Use this when you will call the person again later.
3. I can’t hear you very well.
Greek: Δεν σε ακούω πολύ καλά.
Pronunciation: Den se akúo polí kalá.
Say this if the sound is low or the connection is bad.
4. The line is busy.
Greek: Η γραμμή είναι κατειλημμένη.
Pronunciation: I grami íne katiliméni.
Say this if the phone line is busy.
5. Please, wait a moment.
Greek: Παρακαλώ, περιμένετε.
Pronunciation: Parakaló, periménete.
Use this when you want the other person to wait.
6. Who is speaking, please?
Greek: Ποιος είναι, παρακαλώ;
Pronunciation: Pios íne, parakaló?
Say this when you want to know who is calling.
7. I will put you through.
Greek: Θα σας συνδέσω.
Pronunciation: Tha sas sindéso.
Use this if you are transferring the call to someone else.
8. I think you have the wrong number.
Greek: Νομίζω ότι έχετε λάθος αριθμό.
Pronunciation: Nomízo óti échete láthos arithmó.
Say this if someone calls you by mistake.
9. Can I speak to Maria, please?
Greek: Μπορώ να μιλήσω με τη Μαρία, παρακαλώ;
Pronunciation: Boró na milíso me ti María, parakaló?
Use this when you want to talk to someone specific.
10. The call was disconnected.
Greek: Η κλήση διακόπηκε.
Pronunciation: I klísi diakópike.
Say this when the call suddenly ends.
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