Greek for English speakers
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3,266 words · 36 modules · Anki deck: AnkiGen::Ελληνικά (English)
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Modules
A word that belongs to several modules is in the deck once. Each module opens AnkiGen with just that module chosen; you can add more there.
Foundations
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Core I 500 words
The ~500 most frequent words shared by all languages.
- εγώ — I
- το τηλέφωνο — phone · telephone, cell phone
- το λαχανικό — vegetable
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Core II 498 words
The next ~500 most frequent words.
- ο Ιανουάριος — January
- οι καραμέλες — candy · sweets
- ακόμα και — even (emphasis)
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Core III 797 words
The next ~800 most frequent words.
- δέχομαι — accept
- καταπληκτικός — amazing · incredible
- περνάω (από δίπλα) — pass by
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Numbers & math 116 words
Cardinal and ordinal numbers, fractions, arithmetic, measurements.
- το εκατομμύριο — million
- μείον — minus
- ο όγκος — volume (space)
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Time & calendar 125 words
Days, months, seasons, clock time, dates, frequency.
- το ρεπό — day off · free day
- στην ώρα του — on time · punctually
- η ζώνη ώρας — time zone
Words only this language has: 1 word, such as καλό μήνα. Other languages have no exact word for these, so your cards explain them in your language.
Communication
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Survival phrases 121 words
Greetings, politeness and whole sentences for everyday situations.
- καλώς ήρθατε — welcome (greeting a guest)
- χρειάζομαι βοήθεια — I need help
- έχω κράτηση — I have a reservation
Words only this language has: 1 word, such as καλό μήνα. Other languages have no exact word for these, so your cards explain them in your language.
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Countries, nationalities & languages 133 words
Major countries, their people, adjectives and languages.
- η Ευρώπη — Europe
- το Βέλγιο — Belgium
- τα αρμενικά — Armenian (language)
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Language learning 122 words
Talking about language: grammar terms, pronunciation, asking for help.
- το ουσιαστικό — noun
- αρσενικός — masculine
- η αργκό — slang
Daily life
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Family & relationships 109 words
Relatives, partners, friends, life events.
- οι παππούδες — grandparents
- ο ανιψιός — nephew
- ο/η σύζυγος — spouse
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Feelings & character 131 words
Emotions, moods, personality traits.
- η χαρά — joy
- ένοχος — guilty
- φιλόδοξος — ambitious
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Food & drinks 215 words
Groceries, dishes, drinks, eating out.
- το κεράσι — cherry
- ο άνηθος — dill
- το μπέργκερ — burger · hamburger
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Cooking & kitchen 103 words
Cooking verbs, utensils, appliances, recipes.
- ο βραστήρας — kettle
- το κουτάλι της σούπας — tablespoon
- ζυμώνω — knead
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Shopping & clothing 170 words
Shops, payment, sizes, clothes, returns.
- ο/η ταμίας — cashier
- το παζάρι — flea market
- η μπλούζα — blouse
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Housing & renting 83 words
Renting, contracts, landlords, utilities, rooms.
- ο ενοικιαστής — tenant
- επιπλωμένος — furnished
- το τετραγωνικό μέτρο — square meter
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Household & repair 169 words
Chores, furniture, tools, repairs, plumbing, electricity.
- το πλυντήριο — washing machine · washer
- η χλωρίνη — bleach
- το πριόνι — saw (cutting tool)
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Weather & nature 144 words
Weather, climate, landscape, plants.
- η ζέστη — heat (hot weather) · heat wave
- η βελανιδιά — oak · oak tree
- ο γκρεμός — cliff
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Pets & animals 100 words
Pets, pet care, vet visits, common animals.
- το κατοικίδιο — pet
- νιαουρίζω — meow
- το δελφίνι — dolphin
Getting around
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City & directions 110 words
Places in town, asking and giving directions.
- το δημαρχείο — city hall · town hall
- η γκαλερί — art gallery · gallery
- το παγκάκι — bench
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Transport & travel 135 words
Public transport, tickets, airports, hotels, luggage.
- ο σιδηρόδρομος — railroad · railway
- η κάρτα επιβίβασης — boarding pass
- η κρουαζιέρα — cruise
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Driving & road rules 145 words
Car parts, traffic rules, road signs, license exams, fines, accidents.
- το τιμόνι — steering wheel
- μειώνω ταχύτητα — slow down
- η οδήγηση υπό την επήρεια αλκοόλ — drunk driving · DUI
Words only this language has: 1 word, such as ΚΤΕΟ. Other languages have no exact word for these, so your cards explain them in your language.
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Signs & notices 59 words
What you read on doors, shops and streets: Push, Exit, Out of order.
- σπρώξτε — push (door sign)
- κρατημένο — reserved
- ελεύθερη είσοδος — free entry · free admission
Living abroad
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Residence & legalization 109 words
Visas, permits, registration, documents, offices — plus country-specific terms.
- η βίζα — visa
- ο/η συμβολαιογράφος — notary · notary public
- απορρίπτω — reject
Words only this language has: 3 words, such as ΑΦΜ. Other languages have no exact word for these, so your cards explain them in your language.
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Money & banking 111 words
Accounts, cards, transfers, taxes, loans.
- το ΑΤΜ — ATM · cash machine
- η πληρωμή — payment
- η απάτη — fraud
Words only this language has: 1 word, such as ΑΦΜ. Other languages have no exact word for these, so your cards explain them in your language.
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Work & employment 164 words
Jobs, contracts, salary, office life, job hunting.
- το βιογραφικό — resume · CV
- η προαγωγή — promotion
- το επαγγελματικό ταξίδι — business trip
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Post, phone & internet 65 words
Parcels, SIM cards, mobile plans, internet, accounts.
- η συστημένη επιστολή — registered letter · registered mail
- τα δεδομένα κινητής τηλεφωνίας — mobile data · cellular data
- αποσυνδέομαι — log out · sign out
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Education 91 words
School, university, courses, exams.
- το δημοτικό σχολείο — elementary school · grade school
- ο χάρακας — ruler
- αποφοιτώ — graduate
Health & safety
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Health & medicine 199 words
Body, symptoms, doctors, pharmacy, insurance.
- το μέτωπο — forehead
- ζαλισμένος — dizzy
- ο/η χειρουργός — surgeon
Words only this language has: 1 word, such as ΑΜΚΑ. Other languages have no exact word for these, so your cards explain them in your language.
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Emergencies 108 words
Police, fire, ambulance, accidents, disasters.
- η έκτακτη ανάγκη — emergency
- το καταφύγιο — shelter
- ο αγνοούμενος — missing person
Interests
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Hobbies 116 words
Common pastimes, crafts, collecting, outdoor activities.
- η κηπουρική — gardening
- η κεραμική — pottery
- ο ελεύθερος χρόνος — free time · spare time, leisure time
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Sports 101 words
Sports, equipment, competitions, fitness.
- το ποδόσφαιρο — soccer · football
- το σέρφινγκ — surfing
- το δίχτυ — net (sports)
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Music 68 words
Instruments, genres, playing and listening.
- η κιθάρα — guitar
- η συγχορδία — chord
- η παρτιτούρα — sheet music
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Video games 93 words
Gaming vocabulary for playing and chatting.
- το βιντεοπαιχνίδι — video game · computer game
- το αντικείμενο — item
- ο προσομοιωτής — simulator
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Tabletop games 79 words
Dice, cards, turns and rules — for game nights.
- τα ζάρια — dice
- μπλοφάρω — bluff
- η ντάμα — checkers
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Tech & computers 133 words
Devices, software, the web, troubleshooting.
- το πληκτρολόγιο — keyboard
- κάνω κλικ — click
- η διαδικτυακή κάμερα — webcam
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Science 101 words
Basic vocabulary of physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy.
- η αστρονομία — astronomy
- η μάζα — mass
- ο Άρης — Mars
18+
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Profanity 18+ 30 words
Swear words and insults, matched by strength across languages.
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