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Greek
Pronunciation
Phrase
γεια σας • (geia sas)
- (formal, plural form) hello, goodbye
- Γεια σας, κύριε Γιώργο. ― Geia sas, kýrie Giórgo. ― Hello Mr George (polite) †
- Γεια σας, παιδιά. ― Geia sas, paidiá. ― Hello children (plural) †
- (literally) your health
Usage notes
- † The 2nd person singular form is familiar and informal, used with family, friends, children and younger people — the plural is formal and polite, it is used with strangers and to give respect. (see:: T-V distinction)
- γεια (geia, “hi”)
- γεια σου (geia sou, “hello”)† (familiar)
- χαίρετε (chaírete) (polite and formal greeting, addressing strangers)