Greek Phrases for the Heat: When the Sun Hits Hard!☀️

Summer in Greece is no joke. When the temperature rises, so does the creativity of the language! Greeks have colorful and humorous ways to talk about how hot it is — and in this post, we’ll look at some of the most common expressions that will make you sound like a local.

🔥 1. Σκάει ο τζίτζικας!

Literal translation: “The cicada is bursting!”
Used when it's really hot — even the poor cicadas can’t take it anymore!

☀️ 2. Ο ήλιος βαράει στο κεφάλι.

“The sun is hitting me on the head.”
A very Greek way to say that the sun is so strong, it feels like it’s physically attacking you!

🥴 3. Λιώνω απ’ τη ζέστη.

“I’m melting from the heat.”
A very common way to say it’s unbearably hot.

🌡️ 4. Έχει καύσωνα.

“There’s a heatwave.”
This is the actual Greek word for heatwave. It’s used for extreme heat.

🌞 5. Δεν παλεύεται η ζέστη!

“The heat is unbearable!”
Literally: “This heat can’t be fought.” A popular modern expression, often said with a sigh and a cold drink in hand.

🔥 6. Βράζει ο τόπος.

“The place is boiling.”
Used to describe extreme heat in the atmosphere — like the earth itself is cooking.

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