The Telling Time in Greek
In Greek, time-related words are essential for daily conversations. Remember that the pronunciation can differ from the spelling, so practicing them will help you communicate more effectively.
Say them out loud, not just in your head
Reading a list is not speaking. Practice the time in a real Greek conversation with SPAIKING.
| English | Greek | Pronunciation | Hear |
|---|---|---|---|
| hour | ώρα | ora | |
| minute | λεπτό | lepto | |
| second | δευτερόλεπτο | defterolepto | |
| morning | πρωί | proi | |
| afternoon | απόγευμα | apogevma | |
| evening | βράδυ | vradi | |
| night | νύχτα | nyhta | |
| today | σήμερα | simera | |
| tomorrow | αύριο | avrio | |
| yesterday | χθες | chthes | |
| week | εβδομάδα | evdomada | |
| month | μήνας | minas | |
| year | χρόνος | chronos |
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say the time in Greek?
In Greek, the time are: ώρα, λεπτό, δευτερόλεπτο, πρωί, απόγευμα, βράδυ, νύχτα, σήμερα, αύριο, χθες, εβδομάδα, μήνας, χρόνος. Tap the audio on each row to hear it.
What is the best way to memorize the time in Greek?
Say them out loud in order every day, then practice using them in real sentences. Speaking them beats silently reading a list.