Greek Glossary
Bampas — Dad.
Despoina — Miss.
EKAM — Eidiki Katastaltiki Antitromokratiki Monada. The elite Counter-Terrorism Unit of the Hellenic Police.
Efaresto — Thank you.
Ela — Come / Come on.
Ellinika — Greek (the language).
Fevgete — Leave / Get out.
Indaxi — Okay / Affirmative / Understood.
Kala / Kalo — Good.
Katalaveno/Katalaves — I understand.
Kefali — Head.
Koukla — Doll (used as “beautiful”). Kouklitsa — Little doll.
Kyria — Ms. / Mrs.
Kyrios — Mister / Sir.
Leego — A little.
Malaka — Asshole / Jerk-off. A versatile Greek profanity.
Miliste — Speak.
Mou — Mine / My. Often used as an affectation (e.g., Agapi mou).
Na Zisete — “Long life.” Used for congratulations or well-wishes.
Ne — Yes.
Omorfo — Beautiful.
Oxo — Out!
Parakalo — You’re welcome / Please.
Perimene — Wait.
Poly — Very.
Pos eisai — How are you?
Sihameni / Sihamenos — Disgusting. Used as a biting insult.
Ti Kaneis — Hello / How are you doing?
Tora — Now.
Vray — Hey / You. (A regional or familial variation of Rey).
Yasou — A general greeting or goodbye; similar to “Aloha” or “Ciao.”