Learn how to ask for help and to call the police
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| We hope that in today's lesson we'll introduce you to some phrases that you won't have to use. While the threat of physical violence is not prevalent, when traveling to Greece, you should always be careful. In addition, this phrase is not limited to threatening situations: you can also use it in the unfortunate event that you or someone around you is in need of immediate assistance. Today, we'll learn how to call for help. |
| Even if everyone wishes nothing bad or dangerous happens while on holiday in Greece, it's better if you know some useful phrases to use in case of emergency. |
| In Greek, "Help!" is Βοήθεια! (Voíthia!) |
| Βοήθεια! (Voíthia!) |
| Let's break it down by syllable: Vo-i-thi-a. |
| Now let's hear it once again, Βοήθεια! (Voíthia!) |
| Literally, this means "Help." |
| There is another way to call for help and it's Βοηθήστε με! (Voithíste me!) |
| Βοηθήστε με! (Voithíste me!) |
| Let's break down these words and hear them one more time, Vo-i-thi-ste me, Βοηθήστε με! (Voithíste me!) |
| Literally, this means "Help me!" If you need to call the police, shout Αστυνομία! (Astinomía!) Let's break it down by syllable and hear it one more time, A-sti-no-mi-a! |
| Αστυνομία! (Astinomía!) |
| Literally, this means "Police!" |
| The phone number for the police in Greece is 100. You can easily call it from a public phone or a cell phone. |
| Okay, to close out today's lesson, we'd like for you to practice what you've just learned. I'll provide you with the English equivalent of the phrase and you're responsible for shouting it out loud. You'll have a few seconds before I give you the answer, so Καλή τύχη (kalí týchi), which means "good luck!" in Greek. |
| "Help!" - Βοήθεια! (Voíthia!) |
| Βοήθεια! (Voíthia!) |
| Βοήθεια! (Voíthia!) |
| "Help me!" - Βοηθήστε με! (Voithíste me!) |
| Βοηθήστε με! (Voithíste me!) |
| Βοηθήστε με! (Voithíste me!) |
| "Police!" - Αστυνομία! (Astinomía!) |
| Αστυνομία! (Astinomía!) |
| Αστυνομία! (Astinomía!) |
| All right, that's going to do it for today! |
| Remember to stop by GreekPod101.com and pick up the accompanying PDF. If you stop by, be sure to leave us a comment. Αντίο! (Antío!) |
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