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Corfu Travel Guide
Greek Life | Spiros or Spiro

Spiros or Spiro

[Mia Beria] [A Greek Waiter Called Spiros] [Nicknames] [Yannis or Dimitris]

Mia Beria

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If during your next Corfu holiday you enter the nearest bar and say: "Spiros, get me an Amstel" - you will look like a complete tourist. Why? Let's find out.

A Greek Waiter Called Spiros

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Your waiter is called 'Spiro' - yet you have overheard others who have called him something else. Lets tell you why:
Firstly, during your meal you could correctly call him over saying 'Spiro, could we have another bottle of Boutari please?'
But - if you are talking about Spiro (not to him) then you need to add an 's' to the end of his name. For example 'Shall we ask Spiros to bring over another bottle of Boutari?'
This is true of all male Greek names: When you are talking to them - no 's' on the end. When you are talking about them add an 's'. With this in mind, if you were speaking to the Taverna owner, you would correctly say: "Costa, we think your waiter Spiros is great fun". Of course you could ask your waiter: "Spiro, do you like your boss Costas?"
Simple really, but please do not go sending me emails asking why girls names stay the same!

Nicknames

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Most Greek names are very long and in everyday use are shortened.
Full name Shortened to
Spiridonos Spiros
Alexandros Alex
Leonathis Leo
Aphrodite Ditti
Costandinos Costas
Note: Spiros is often shortened further to 'pp' (pronounced 'pea pea'). Hence you may have heard your waiter 'Spiros' being called this by his friends.

Yannis or Dimitris

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Also for some strange reason, people called Dimitris will often say their name is 'Jimmy'. So also 'Yanni' who will say their name is John!

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