“Please” in Greek

In Greek, “Please” is written using the Latin script as:

Parakalo

Using the Greek alphabet, it is written as:

Παρακαλώ

(Editor’s note: In Greek, Parakalo / Παρακαλώ is also used as “You’re welcome”. For more information, see the IBL page, “You’re welcome” in Greek.)

Listen to this word pronounced (audio)


 

Examples in sentences or statements

 
Can you hold this please?

Mporeis na to kratiseis se parakalo?

Μπορείς να το κρατήσεις σε παρακαλώ?

 
A receipt, please.

Mia apodeiksi, parakalo.

Μια απόδειξη, παρακαλώ.

 
Can I buy this please?

Mporo na to agoraso?

Μπορώ να το αγοράσω?

 
Please remember to turn off the lights when you leave.

Se parakalo thimisou na sviseis ta fota fevgontas.

Σε παρακαλώ θυμήσου να σβήσεις τα φώτα φεύγοντας.

 
Can you please turn down the music a little?

(singular) Mporeis se parakalo na xamiloseis ligo tin mousiki?

(singular) Μπορείς σε παρακαλώ να χαμηλώσεις λίγο την μουσική?

(plural) Mporeite sas parakalo na xamilosete ligo tin mousiki?

(plural) Μπορείτε σας παρακαλώ να χαμηλώσετε λίγο την μουσική?
 

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Please” in Egyptian Arabic

“Please” in Lebanese Arabic

“Please” in Turkish
 

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