Speak Greek #2 - Destinations and places

It is always great to know a few words when you go somewhere. When you are in Greece, it can really improve your stay. Although English is popular, it is very different if you say a few words in Greek - it can lead to warmer reception and much more pleasant and fruitful communication.

Ξενοδοχείο [ksenɔdɔhe`ɪɔ] - Hotel
Παραλία [pʌrʌl`ɪa] - Beach
Εστιατόριο [estɪʌt`ɔriɔ] - Restaurant
Μπαρ [bʌr] - Bar
Ταβέρνα [tʌv`ernʌ] - Taverna
Μαγαζί [mʌgʌz`ɪ] - Shop (supermarket, small shop and any kind of general shop)
Κάμπινγκ [k`ʌmpɪn nk] - Camping (campsite)
Λιμάνι [lɪm`ʌnɪ] - Port (for ships and ferries)
Αεροδρόμιο (Αερολιμάνι) [ʌerɔdr`ɔmɪɔ] - Airport (harbor for airplanes)
Νοσοκομείο [nɔsɔkɔme`ɪɔ] - Hospital
Γιατρός [gɪʌtr`ɔs] - Doctor
Αστυνομία [ʌstɪnɔm`ɪʌ] - Police

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