Είμαι (Eímai) – To be
This is the most fundamental verb in Greek and is used to describe identity, characteristics, or states of being.
Είμαι καλά, ευχαριστώ! (Eímai kalá, efcharistó!)

Έχω (Écho) – To have
You use this verb to express possession, relationships, or characteristics.
Έχω μία γάτα. (Écho mía gáta.)

Κάνω (Káno) – To do, to make
A versatile verb that is often used in everyday Greek, suitable for a range of actions and activities.
Κάνω ποδήλατο κάθε μέρα. (Káno podílato káthe méra.)

Πάω (Páo) – To go
This verb is used for all forms of going and moving from one place to another.
Πάω στην αγορά. (Páo stin agorá.)

Έρχομαι (Érchomai) – To come
The counterpart to “to go,” it is used to indicate movement towards the speaker or the speaker’s perspective.
Έρχομαι σε πέντε λεπτά. (Érchomai se pénte leptá.)

Θέλω (Thélo) – To want
Expresses desire or intention when you want to do something or wish for something.
Θέλω να μάθω ελληνικά. (Thélo na mátho elliniká.)

Αγοράζω (Agorázω) – To buy
Anytime you need to communicate about purchasing something, this is the verb to use.
Αγοράζω φρούτα κάθε Σάββατο. (Agorázω froúta káthe Sávvato.)

Πουλάω (Pouláo) – To sell
The opposite of buying; if you’re talking about sales or selling something, use this verb.
Πουλάω το παλιό μου αυτοκίνητο. (Pouláo to palioú mou aftokínito.)

Καταλαβαίνω (Katalavaíno) – To understand
A critical verb when communicating, especially when you are learning the language.
Καταλαβαίνω λίγο ελληνικά. (Katalavaíno lígo elliniká.)

Μιλάω (Miláo) – To speak
Useful for indicating language ability or when you’re engaging in conversation.
Μιλάω αγγλικά και μαθαίνω ελληνικά. (Miláo angliká kai mathaíno elliniká.)

Βλέπω (Vlépo) – To see
Whether you’re sightseeing or simply observing, this verb will often come into play.
Βλέπω τη θάλασσα από το μπαλκόνι μου. (Vlépo ti thálassa apó to balkóni mou.)

Ακούω (Akoúo) – To hear
Use this when you’re listening to music, hearing sounds or simply wanting to express the ability to hear.
Ακούω μουσική τώρα. (Akoúo mousikí tóra.)

Φεύγω (Févgo) – To leave
When you’re departing or going away from somewhere, this verb will be needed.
Φεύγω από το γραφείο στις πέντε. (Févgo apó to grafeío stis pénte.)

Τρώω (Tróo) – To eat
No trip or conversation in Greece is complete without discussing food!
Τρώω πρωινό στις οκτώ το πρωί. (Tróo proinó stis októ to proí.)

Πίνω (Píno) – To drink
Whether it’s coffee, water, or Ouzo, this verb will come in handy.
Πίνω καφέ κάθε πρωί. (Píno kafé káthe proí.)

Starting with these essential Greek verbs will give you a strong foundation for building your Greek language skills. Remember, practice makes perfect, so try using these verbs in sentences and during your conversations. Καλή τύχη! (Kalí týchi!) – Good luck!