Significado
Requesting drink.
Contexto cultural
Water is the first thing served in any cafe or home. It is often free and unlimited in carafes. In many islands, tap water is not drinkable. People always say 'Θέλω εμφιαλωμένο νερό' (I want bottled water). Athens has some of the best tap water in Europe. Saying 'Θέλω νερό βρύσης' is common and safe. Water is used in the 'Agiasmos' (blessing) ceremony. 'Holy water' is called 'Αγιασμός', not just 'νερό'.
Always add 'Parakalo'
Even if you are thirsty, adding 'please' makes a huge difference in how you are perceived.
Tap Water Safety
Always ask 'Πίνεται το νερό;' (Is the water drinkable?) on the islands.
Significado
Requesting drink.
Always add 'Parakalo'
Even if you are thirsty, adding 'please' makes a huge difference in how you are perceived.
Tap Water Safety
Always ask 'Πίνεται το νερό;' (Is the water drinkable?) on the islands.
Use the Diminutive
Saying 'νεράκι' (neraki) makes you sound much more like a local.
The Free Water Rule
Don't be surprised if water is brought to you for free; it's a Greek standard.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'θέλω'.
Εγώ _______ νερό.
The first person singular form of 'θέλω' ends in -ω.
Which is the most polite way to ask for water in a restaurant?
Πώς ζητάμε νερό ευγενικά;
'Θα ήθελα' (I would like) and 'παρακαλώ' (please) are the keys to politeness.
Match the Greek phrase to its English translation.
Match the following:
These are common variations of the basic phrase.
Complete the dialogue at the kiosk.
Πελάτης: Γεια σας, _______ ένα νερό. Περιπτεράς: Ορίστε, είναι κρύο.
You use 'θέλω' to express what you want to buy.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Politeness Levels
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosΕγώ _______ νερό.
The first person singular form of 'θέλω' ends in -ω.
Πώς ζητάμε νερό ευγενικά;
'Θα ήθελα' (I would like) and 'παρακαλώ' (please) are the keys to politeness.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are common variations of the basic phrase.
Πελάτης: Γεια σας, _______ ένα νερό. Περιπτεράς: Ορίστε, είναι κρύο.
You use 'θέλω' to express what you want to buy.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIt can be blunt. Add 'παρακαλώ' to make it perfectly fine.
No, you must say 'Θέλω ανθρακούχο νερό'.
It's the diminutive form, used to sound friendly or when talking to kids.
Usually, a glass is free, but a bottle (500ml) is 0.50€.
Say 'Θέλω ένα μεγάλο μπουκάλι νερό'.
It is like 'think' (unvoiced).
Better to say 'Θα ήθελα λίγο νερό, παρακαλώ'.
Say 'Θέλω νερό βρύσης'.
No, 'nero' comes from 'nearon' (fresh). 'Hydro' comes from 'hydor'.
Say 'Θέλω νερό με παγάκια'.
Frases relacionadas
Διψάω
similarI am thirsty
Θα ήθελα νερό
specialized formI would like water
Ένα νερό, παρακαλώ
synonymA water, please
Πίνω νερό
builds onI am drinking water
