χαίρετε
Ancient Greek
editPronunciation
edit- (5th BCE Attic) IPA(key): /kʰǎi̯.re.te/
- (1st CE Egyptian) IPA(key): /ˈkʰɛ.re.te/
- (4th CE Koine) IPA(key): /ˈçɛ.re.te/
- (10th CE Byzantine) IPA(key): /ˈçe.re.te/
- (15th CE Constantinopolitan) IPA(key): /ˈçe.re.te/
Verb
editχαίρετε • (khaírete)
- second-person plural active present indicative/imperative of χαίρω (khaírō)
Greek
editPronunciation
editVerb
editχαίρετε • (chaírete)
- 2nd person plural imperfective imperative form of χαίρω (chaíro).: (literally: "rejoice, be glad")
Interjection
editχαίρετε • (chaírete)
Usage notes
edit- This is the polite plural or plural form. The ancient singular χαῖρε (khaîre) is not used as a greeting, but only in stereotyped set phrases (see χαίρε).
Synonyms
edit- (hello): γεια σας (geia sas) (less formal polite plural)
- (goodbye): αντίο (antío), γεια σας (geia sas) (less formal polite plural)
Related terms
edit- χαίρω πολύ (chaíro polý, “pleased to meet you”)
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