Greek vocabulary: People & Family
15 Greek words with English meanings and pronunciation, grouped by situation.
These are the Greek words you'll actually use for people & family — the ones that come up in a real conversation with Katerina. Read them, say them out loud, then use them in a lesson.
Family
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Μαμά | mama | Mom |
| Μπαμπάς | babas | Dad |
| Αδερφός | aderfos | Brother |
| Αδερφή | aderfi | Sister |
| Γιαγιά | yiayia | Grandma |
| Παππούς | pappous | Grandpa |
| Οικογένεια | oikogeneia | Family |
Body Parts
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Κεφάλι | kefali | Head |
| Χέρι | cheri | Hand |
| Πόδι | podi | Foot |
| Μάτι | mati | Eye |
| Στόμα | stoma | Mouth |
| Καρδιά | kardia | Heart |
| Αυτί | afti | Ear |
| Μαλλιά | mallia | Hair |
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