γεια σας
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Pronunciation edit
Phrase edit
- (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 edit
- † 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)