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Shopping is one of my favourite activities to do while traveling! Greece has some pretty excellent stores as well. I hope you find these words helpful! These are just some clothing items, I will add more later :)
  • clothes – τα ρούχα – ta rooha
  • coat – το παλτό – to palto
  • jacket – η ζακέτα – i zaketa
  • hat – το καπέλο – to kapelo
  • pants – τα παντελόνια – ta pantelonia
  • shoes – τα παπούτσια – to papoutsia
  • socks – οι κάλτσες – i kaltses
  • shirt – το πουκάμισο – to lookamiso
  • purse – το πορτοφόλι – to portofoli
 
Shopping is one of my favourite activities to do while traveling! Greece has some pretty excellent stores as well. I hope you find these words helpful! These are just some clothing items, I will add more later :)
  • clothes – τα ρούχα – ta rooha
  • coat – το παλτό – to palto
  • jacket – η ζακέτα – i zaketa
  • hat – το καπέλο – to kapelo
  • pants – τα παντελόνια – ta pantelonia
  • shoes – τα παπούτσια – to papoutsia
  • socks – οι κάλτσες – i kaltses
  • shirt – το πουκάμισο – to lookamiso
  • purse – το πορτοφόλι – to portofoli
Very nice! Bravo??!??..... Kalley Mera from Thailand....our summer beginning slowly!
 
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Very nice! Bravo??!??..... Kalley Mera from Thailand....our summer beginning slowly!
Beautiful that you are in summer now. And soon after that, it will be summer in Greece!
 
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Pleasant time of the year.... cooler weather conditions for a few weeks... little fresh in early mornings.... Visit sometimes!❤️??
Beautiful that you are in summer now. And soon after that, it will be summer in Greece!
 
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Pleasant time of the year.... cooler weather conditions for a few weeks... little fresh in early mornings.... Visit sometimes!❤️??
I would love to visit Thailand!! And Bali while im at it :)
 
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I would love to visit Thailand!! And Bali while im at it :)
Surely.... When you are ready we will give you all the details.... you will see Thailand without mainstream tourism!!!......yes without them!.... Polleeee Kalley Mera apo Thailand
 
Shopping is one of my favourite activities these are just some clothing items, I will add more later :)
  • clothes – τα ρούχα – ta rooha
  • coat – το παλτό – to palto < Italian Palto` < French
  • jacket – η ζακέτα – i zaketa < It. La Giacca, Diminut. La Giacchetta
  • hat – το καπέλο – to kapelo < It. il Cappello
  • pants – τα παντελόνια – ta pantelonia < It. i pataloni
  • shoes – τα παπούτσια – to papoutsia
  • socks – οι κάλτσες – i kaltses < It. le Calze [Stockings]; Diminut. i Calzini [Socks]
  • shirt – το πουκάμισο – to lookamiso < It. la Camicia
  • purse – το πορτοφόλι – to portofoli< It. il Portafogli [= wallet, whereas Purse = It. Borsa]
Hi, Francesco. I hope you did not mind my insertions of etymologies, just for fun.
Francesco < Ital. Francesco < French Francaisque
 
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Shopping is one of my favourite activities to do while traveling! Greece has some pretty excellent stores as well. I hope you find these words helpful! These are just some clothing items, I will add more later :)
  • clothes – τα ρούχα – ta rooha
  • coat – το παλτό – to palto
  • jacket – η ζακέτα – i zaketa
  • hat – το καπέλο – to kapelo
  • pants – τα παντελόνια – ta pantelonia
  • shoes – τα παπούτσια – to papoutsia
  • socks – οι κάλτσες – i kaltses
  • shirt – το πουκάμισο – to lookamiso
  • purse – το πορτοφόλι – to portofoli
Afta iney polleeee Kalla....Na voithaney ollus....Sas Efgharisto polee.... Kalley Mera from Thailand! ♥️
 
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Afta iney polleeee Kalla....Na voithaney ollus....Sas Efgharisto polee.... Kalley Mera from Thailand! ♥️
Excellent Greek!
 
Excellent Greek!
Prospatho alla Tora imey polleeee makria apo tou Elliniki pellates,dhen milao Ellinika!..Ti na Kano morey ?!??
 
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Prospatho alla Tora imey polleeee makria apo tou Elliniki pellates,dhen milao Ellinika!..Ti na Kano morey ?!??
kai ego prospatho! bravo mas!
 
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I love to shop in Greece, as well. Fashion is something that I really love, and my joy is collected beautiful pieces from all over the world so that I can have a unique wardrobe. Thank you for sharing he vocabulary words in Greek - knowing the Greek really helps. The shopping in Greece is some of the best!
 

Greek Traditions from Childhood?

I’d love to hear everyone’s memories of Greek traditions from childhood, especially the small everyday things that may not even seem unusual until you look back on them later.

For me, some of the strongest memories are tied to food, church, family gatherings, name days, holiday preparations, and the feeling of constantly having people around. Even certain sounds and smells immediately bring everything back.

I’m also curious how traditions differed depending on region or family background. Did your family keep strong village customs? Were there things your grandparents insisted on doing a certain way? Any traditions connected to Easter, Christmas, weddings, coffee, hospitality, music, or food?

For me, we ate a family-oriented Sunday meal where everyone go together after church. That was a big part of things for me.

What are your favorite name day traditions?

I’ve always loved the tradition of celebrating name days. In my family, they’re just as meaningful as birthdays, and sometimes even more fun because they bring everyone together in a different way.

When a big name day comes around, especially one that several family members share, we often turn it into a full family gathering. For example, on a name day like Nick/Nikolas, where there might be multiple people celebrating, it becomes almost like a mini family holiday. Someone hosts, there’s plenty of food, and everyone comes by to wish the celebrants “chronia polla.”

I also like the simplicity of the tradition. Even if there isn’t a big gathering, people still call or send messages to acknowledge the day.

Do you celebrate name days in your family? And are there certain ones that turn into larger celebrations because several people share the name?

What Does Philotimo Mean to You?

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the word, or really, the concept, of philotimo. It’s one of those Greek words that just doesn’t translate neatly into English. I was recently trying to explain it to a non-Greek friend, and I realized how difficult it is to put into words!

I ended up talking about ideas like honor, dignity, courage, generosity, and doing the right thing because it’s simply the right thing to do. I even used some historical examples, including the 300 Spartans at Thermopylae and the spirit of Ochi Day, to try to explain the sense of duty and selflessness that I associate with philotimo.

But I know the concept can also show up in much smaller, everyday ways. How would you explain philotimo to someone unfamiliar with Greek culture? What does the word mean to you personally?

How was your experience using a virtual concierge at a luxury resort?

Booked a fancy resort for a once-in-a-blue-moon getaway, and they keep hyping up this “virtual concierge” thing like it’s the next big miracle. I’m kinda torn. Part of me loves the idea of ditching phone calls, but part of me worries it’ll feel cold or glitchy, like talking to a chat bot instead of a real human who actually cares if my room smells weird or if I need extra towels. If you’ve used one before, was it helpful or just marketing fluff? I’m trying to figure out if I should trust it or just stick to the front desk.

Do younger generations still follow traditional Greek customs?

Lately I’ve been wondering how much traditional Greek culture is still being carried forward by younger generations, both in Greece and in the diaspora.

I’m not talking only about the big holidays or major family events, but the smaller everyday things too — name days, church traditions, hospitality, family meals, fasting periods, village festivals, coffee rituals, respect for elders, even certain sayings and customs. Do younger Greeks still actively participate in these traditions, or do they mostly happen because parents and grandparents keep them going?

I imagine the answer probably depends a lot on location, family, and lifestyle. Someone growing up in a village might have a different experience than someone in Athens or abroad. I’d love to hear from people of different ages, which traditions have stayed strong, which ones are fading, and are there any that younger generations are bringing back in new ways?
Share and discuss Greek traditions related to Greek weddings, christenings, dance & holidays!

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