καλώς
Greek edit
Etymology edit
From Ancient Greek καλῶς (kalôs). Cognate with Tsakonian καούρ (kaoúr).
Pronunciation edit
Adverb edit
καλώς • (kalós)
- well, all right, alright
- Synonym: καλά (kalá)
- έχει καλώς ― échei kalós ― all is well
- καλώς ή κακώς ― kalós í kakós ― for better or for worse
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)
Derived terms edit
- καλώς ήρθατε (kalós írthate, “welcome”, second person plural)†
- καλώς ήρθες (kalós írthes, “welcome”, second person singular)
- καλώς ορίσατε (kalós orísate, “welcome”, second person plural)
- καλώς όρισες (kalós órises, “welcome”, second person singular)