How to Say “Left and Right” in Greek

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αριστερά και δεξιά
aristerá kai dexiá
The phrase "left and right" in Greek is αριστερά και δεξιά (aristerá kai dexiá).
This phrase is used to indicate the directions to the left side and the right side.

Which one should you use?

The phrase is composed of two specific directional terms: αριστερά refers specifically to the direction of the left side, while δεξιά refers specifically to the direction of the right side.

How does it change in a sentence?

The phrase uses adverbs to indicate direction.

How do you pronounce it?

aristerá kai dexiá

Did you know?

  • In ancient Greek, the concept of 'left' was often associated with being 'sinister' or even 'unlucky'.
  • In Greek, the word for 'right' δεξιά is closely linked to the concept of 'skill' or 'dexterity', reflecting a historical belief that the right hand was the more capable one.
  • While και means 'and' in standard Greek, the rare Tsakonian dialect uses the form τσαι instead.

Examples in context

  • Η αίθουσα του συνεδρίου βρίσκεται στα αριστερά μας.
    The conference room is located on our left side.
  • Η βιβλιοθήκη είναι στα δεξιά σου.
    The library is on your right side.
  • Το εστιατόριο είναι δεξιά από εδώ.
    The restaurant is to the right from here.
  • Κοίτα αριστερά και δεξιά πριν περάσεις.
    Koíta aristerá kai dexiá prin peráseis.
    Look left and right before you cross.
  • Πρέπει να κοιτάξεις αριστερά και δεξιά.
    Prepei na koitáxis aristerá kai dexiá.
    You must look left and right.

Example conversation

A man is teaching a woman how to cross a busy street.

  1. Κυριακή Kyriaki

    Πρέπει να περάσω τώρα;
    Prepei na peráso tóra;
    Should I cross now?
  2. Δημήτρης Dimitris

    Ναι, αλλά κοίτα πρώτα αριστερά και δεξιά.
    Nai, alá koíta próta aristerá kai dexiá.
    Yes, but first look left and right.
  3. Κυριακή Kyriaki

    Έτσι;
    Etsi;
    Like this?
  4. Δημήτρης Dimitris

    Ναι, τώρα μπορείς να περάσεις.
    Nai, tóra mporis na peráseis.
    Yes, now you can cross.

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Chris
Chris
January 9, 2026 01:53

Hey, Phoebe Catherine, great article.
And love your combo of interests,
Greek, Cricket, and Daisies!
High~class Hobbies!
A triumphant trio!
Bravo sou!
Efharisto bollah!

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