με φιλικούς χαιρετισμούς
me filikoús chairetismoús
In Greek, "best regards" can be expressed as με φιλικούς χαιρετισμούς (me filikoús chairetismoús). Wiktionary also lists καλοί σεβασμοί (kaloí sevasmoí).
Meaning: polite closing of a letter (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| με φιλικούς χαιρετισμούς | me filikoús chairetismoús |
| καλοί σεβασμοί | kaloí sevasmoí |
These phrases are used as polite closings of a letter.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase με φιλικούς χαιρετισμούς literally translates to "with friendly greetings".
Which one should you use?
While με φιλικούς χαιρετισμούς translates to "with friendly greetings", it is slightly less formal and more common in semi-professional or friendly correspondence than καλοί σεβασμοί. For a purely informal closing, you might use Τα καλύτερά μου, which means "My best".
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase με φιλικούς χαιρετισμούς, both the adjective φιλικούς and the noun χαιρετισμούς are in the accusative case because they follow the preposition με.
How do you pronounce it?
me filikoús chairetismoús
Did you know?
- The word χαιρετισμούς comes from the root meaning 'to rejoice'. Therefore, when you send 'friendly greetings', you are literally wishing for the recipient to experience a sense of joy.
- In Greek business etiquette, the level of 'regards' you choose tells the reader exactly where you stand in the social hierarchy. Using a phrase that is too friendly can actually be seen as a lack of professional respect.
- Greek speakers often use Με εκτίμηση as a more professional alternative to 'best regards'. While 'regards' focuses on greetings, 'εκτίμηση' focuses on the high esteem or value you place on the recipient.
Examples in context
- Σας ευχαριστώ για τον χρόνο σας. Με εκτίμηση, Αννα.Thank you for your time. Best regards, Anna.
- Σας ευχαριστώ για τη συνεργασία σας. Με φιλικούς χαιρετισμούς, Δημήτρης.Thank you for your cooperation. With friendly greetings, Dimitris.
- Με φιλικούς χαιρετισμούς, Μαρία.Me filikous chairetismous, Maria.With best regards, Maria.
Example conversation
Kyriaki is asking Nikos for advice on a professional email.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΝίκο, πώς να κλείσω αυτό το email;Niko, pos na kliso afto to email?Nikos, how should I close this email?
- Νίκος NikosΜπορείς να γράψεις «με φιλικούς χαιρετισμούς».Boreis na graphsis "me filikous chairetismous".You can write "best regards".
- Κυριακή KyriakiΕίναι αρκετά επίσημο για τον πελάτη;Einai arketa epishimo gia ton pelati?Is it formal enough for the client?
- Νίκος NikosΝαι, είναι μια πολύ σωστή επιλογή.Nai, einai mia poly sosti epilogi.Yes, it is a very correct choice.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “best regards” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
