γεια σας

Greek

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Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈʝasas/
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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)

Related terms

γεια (geia, “hi”)
γεια σου (geia sou, “hello”)^† (familiar)
χαίρετε (chaírete) (polite and formal greeting, addressing strangers)

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