WEATHER in GREEK for Beginners
Talking about the weather in Greek is a great conversation starter and a perfect way to practice your speaking!
It’s the typical small talk in a party where we don’t know people, when we want to start a conversation with the taxi driver or when we’re waiting in a line.
In this article, you’ll learn the most important Greek phrases you need to have in your pocket to start a conversation about the weather. And we’ll also see some mistakes you should avoid!
Let’s get started!
In this article, you’ll learn the most important Greek phrases you need to have in your pocket to start a conversation about the weather. And we’ll also see some mistakes you should avoid!
Let’s get started!
Words and Phrases you Need to Know about the Weather
First things first, let’s see some useful words and phrases you need to know
the weather – καιρός (keros)
How‘s the weather? – Τι καιρό κάνει; (ti kero kani?)
it’s cold – κάνει κρύο (kani krio)
it’s hot – κάνει ζέστη (kani zesti)
it’s sunny – έχει ήλιο (ehi ilio) it’s cloudy – έχει συννεφιά (ehi sinefia)
it’s windy – έχει αέρα (ehi aera)
it’s windy – φυσάει (fisai)
it’s raining – βρέχει (vrehi) it’s snowing – χιονίζει (hionizi)
what’s the temperature? – Τι θερμοκρασία έχει; (ti thermokrasia ehi?)
it’s 20 degrees – έχει 20 βαθμούς (ehi ikosi vathmus)
the weather – καιρός (keros)
How‘s the weather? – Τι καιρό κάνει; (ti kero kani?)
it’s cold – κάνει κρύο (kani krio)
it’s hot – κάνει ζέστη (kani zesti)
it’s sunny – έχει ήλιο (ehi ilio) it’s cloudy – έχει συννεφιά (ehi sinefia)
it’s windy – έχει αέρα (ehi aera)
it’s windy – φυσάει (fisai)
it’s raining – βρέχει (vrehi) it’s snowing – χιονίζει (hionizi)
what’s the temperature? – Τι θερμοκρασία έχει; (ti thermokrasia ehi?)
it’s 20 degrees – έχει 20 βαθμούς (ehi ikosi vathmus)
Talking about the Weather Examples
Let’s use some of these phrases and see some examples.
Τι καιρό κάνει σήμερα; (ti kero kani simera?)
How‘s the weather today?
Σήμερα έχει συννεφιά και φυσάει. (simera ehi sinefia ke fisai.)
Today it’s cloudy and it’s windy.
Τι καιρό κάνει τον χειμώνα στην Ελλάδα; (ti kero kani ton himona stin ellatha?)
How‘s the weather in the winter in Greece?
Τον χειμώνα κάνει κρύο και βρέχει. (ton himona kani krio ke vrehi.)
In the winter it’s cold and it’s raining.
Τι καιρό κάνει το καλοκαίρι στην Ελλάδα; (ti kero kani to kalokeri stin ellatha?)
How‘s the weather in the summer in Greece?
Το καλοκαίρι κάνει ζέστη και έχει ήλιο. (to kalokeri kani zesti ke ehi ilio.)
In the summer it’s hot and it’s sunny.
Τι καιρό κάνει σήμερα; (ti kero kani simera?)
How‘s the weather today?
Σήμερα έχει συννεφιά και φυσάει. (simera ehi sinefia ke fisai.)
Today it’s cloudy and it’s windy.
Τι καιρό κάνει τον χειμώνα στην Ελλάδα; (ti kero kani ton himona stin ellatha?)
How‘s the weather in the winter in Greece?
Τον χειμώνα κάνει κρύο και βρέχει. (ton himona kani krio ke vrehi.)
In the winter it’s cold and it’s raining.
Τι καιρό κάνει το καλοκαίρι στην Ελλάδα; (ti kero kani to kalokeri stin ellatha?)
How‘s the weather in the summer in Greece?
Το καλοκαίρι κάνει ζέστη και έχει ήλιο. (to kalokeri kani zesti ke ehi ilio.)
In the summer it’s hot and it’s sunny.
Now your turn!
Use the phrases you learned and answer about the weather in your country!
Τι καιρό κάνει τον χειμώνα στην χώρα σου;
How‘s the weather in the winter in your country?
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Τι καιρό κάνει το καλοκαίρι στην χώρα σου;ti kero kani to kalokeri stin hora su?
How‘s the weather in the summer in your country?
____________________________________
Τι καιρό κάνει τον χειμώνα στην χώρα σου;
How‘s the weather in the winter in your country?
__________________________________
Τι καιρό κάνει το καλοκαίρι στην χώρα σου;ti kero kani to kalokeri stin hora su?
How‘s the weather in the summer in your country?
____________________________________
Now you know how to start conversations and talk about the weather! With confidence and stress-free!
Practice what you’ve learned in the real world and use your new phrases when interacting with locals.
That’s all for today!
Until next time, keep exploring, keep learning.
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That’s all for today!
Until next time, keep exploring, keep learning.
Τα λέμε,
Θανάσης
(If you like my free lessons and you’d like to donate and support this website, treat me a tasty Greek coffee ☕ Your contribution helps me continue to create great free content.)
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