Do you speak greek?
If not, that's not a problem either. In Greece you will rarely have communication problems. You can usually get along very well with English, but you can often make yourself understood in Crete with German too.
However, here are a few Greek words that will make it easier for you to make good contact with the locals. You will see how friendly your efforts will be, even if the pronunciation may not be perfect - it doesn't matter. It's the thought that counts.
| Kalimera | guten morgen |
| Kalispera | good evening |
| Kalinita | Good night |
| Ephcharisto | Thank you |
| Paracalo | Please visit |
| Ne | ja |
| Eyes | no |
| Ti kanete? | Wie geht es Ihnen? |
| Kali orexi! | Enjoy your meal! |
| Yamas! | For the benefit! |
| Posso kani? | How much does it cost? |
| Puine? | Where is? |
| Leoforio | Bus |
| Trapeze | Banks |
| Tilefono | Phone |
| Monastiri | Monastery |
| Farmakio | Pharmacy |
| jatros | Doctor |
| nosocomio | Hospital |
| paralia | Beach |
| Cigarettes | Cigarettes |
| Look at it | bottle |
| Tachydromio | Post |
| Gramatossimo | Stamp |
| Mia Kartpostal | postcard |
| Venzinadiko | Gas station |
| Furnos | bakery |
| numbers | |
| ena | one |
| God | two |
| tria | three |
| Tessera | come |
| hanged | five |
| ex | six |
| Efta | seven |
| octo | eight |
| enea | nine |
| deka | ten |
