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γειά
hello /ʝa/
interjectionA1#315 most common
Also: hi, cheers
Example sentences
Γειά σου! Πώς είσαι;
Hello! How are you?
Γειά σας, κύριε Παπαδόπουλε.
Hello, Mr. Papadopoulos.
Γειά σου, φίλε! Τι κάνεις σήμερα;
Hello, friend! What are you doing today?
Γειά σας, πώς μπορώ να σας βοηθήσω;
Hello, how can I help you?
Γειά σου, Μαρία! Χάρηκα που σε είδα.
Hello, Maria! Nice to see you.
Γειά σας όλοι! Είμαι πολύ χαρούμενος που είμαι εδώ.
Hello everyone! I am very happy to be here.
Word family
γειά σουhello to you
γειά σαςhello to you (plural/formal)
γειαhealth
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'γειά' meaning 'hello' originates from the Ancient Greek word 'ὑγίεια' (hygieia), which means 'health'. Over time, the word evolved in usage to become a common greeting, similar to how 'health' is used in expressions like 'good health'.
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