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Greek
Pronunciation
Phrase
γεια σου • (geia sou)†
- (informal, in the singular) hello, goodbye
- 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 σας (geia sas, “hello”)‡ (formal, polite)
- χαίρετε (chaírete) (polite and formal greeting, addressing strangers)