Greek vocabulary: Verbs & Actions
18 Greek words with English meanings and pronunciation, grouped by situation.
These are the Greek words you'll actually use for verbs & actions — the ones that come up in a real conversation with Katerina. Read them, say them out loud, then use them in a lesson.
Common Verbs
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Θέλω | thelo | I want |
| Μπορώ | boro | I can |
| Ξέρω | xero | I know |
| Βλέπω | vlepo | I see |
| Ακούω | akouo | I hear |
| Μιλάω | milao | I speak |
| Τρώω | troo | I eat |
| Πίνω | pino | I drink |
| Πηγαίνω | pigaino | I go |
| Κάνω | kano | I do / I make |
Daily Actions
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Ξυπνάω | xipnao | I wake up |
| Κοιμάμαι | kimame | I sleep |
| Δουλεύω | doulevo | I work |
| Διαβάζω | diavazo | I read |
| Γράφω | grafo | I write |
| Μαγειρεύω | mageirevo | I cook |
| Οδηγώ | odigo | I drive |
| Παίζω | paizo | I play |
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