Numbers in Greek
Vocabulary:
αριθμός → number
μετράω/μετρώ → to count
Learning numbers is one of the first steps when picking up a new language. In Greek, they’re essential for talking about time, dates, prices, and more. Although Greek numbers are generally straightforward, you’ll notice differences in word forms, especially when numbers combine with nouns. If you’re curious about the details of Greek grammar, check out our Greek courses.
The basics
0 → μηδέν
1 → ένα
2 → δύο
3 → τρία
4 → τέσσερα
5 → πέντε
6 → έξι
7 → επτά (or εφτά)
8 → οχτώ (or οκτώ)
9 → εννέα (or εννιά)
Note: Some numbers have alternative forms. For example, 7 can be επτά or εφτά, 8 can be οχτώ or οκτώ, and 9 can be εννέα or εννιά. This applies to compound numbers as well (e.g., 17: δεκαεπτά/δεκαεφτά, etc.).
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Useful phrases
Talking about age
In Greek, asking about someone’s age can be done both informally and formally. For example:
- Informal: Πόσων χρονών είσαι;
- Formal: Πόσων χρονών είστε;
You might answer: Είμαι τριάντα τριών χρονών. → I’m 33 years old.
Talking about prices
- Πόσο κοστίζει…? → How much does … cost? (singular)
- μπύρα → beer
- πίτσα → pizza
- ποτήρι κρασί → a glass of wine
- μπουκάλι κρασί → a bottle of wine
- μπουκάλι νερό → a bottle of water
- εισιτήριο λεωφορείου → a bus ticket
- διαδρομή → a ride
- αυτό το σουβενίρ → this souvenir
- Alternatively: Πόσο κάνει …? (singular) | Πόσο κάνουν …? (plural)
Talking about time
- Τι ώρα είναι; → What time is it?
- Τώρα είναι… → It is now…
- Εννέα το πρωί → Nine in the morning
- Δέκα και τριάντα → Ten thirty
- Μεσημέρι → Noon
- Τέσσερις και είκοσι → Four twenty (afternoon)
- Επτά το βράδυ → Seven in the evening
- Μεσάνυχτα → Midnight
And more…
- Ποιος είναι ο αριθμός του διαβατηρίου σου/σας; → What’s your passport number?
- διαβατήριο → passport
- Ποιος είναι ο αριθμός του δωματίου σου/σας; → What’s your hotel room number?
- Ποιος είναι ο αριθμός τηλεφώνου σου/σας; → What’s your phone number?
- Ο αριθμός μου είναι… → My phone number is…
- Δεν έχω τηλέφωνο. → I don’t have a phone.
- Δε θέλω να πω τον αριθμό μου. → I don’t want to tell you my number.
Once you get comfortable with Greek numbers, you’ll find it easier to manage everything from telling time to sharing personal details. Practice makes perfect, and soon you’ll be counting in Greek with confidence!