How to Say "Best Wishes" in Greek

τις καλύτερες ευχές

tis kalyteres efches

The English phrase "best wishes" is translated into Greek as τις καλύτερες ευχές (tis kalyteres efches).

This phrase is a polite way to express hope for someone's future happiness or success, often used at the end of a letter.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of the feminine plural article τις (the), the superlative adjective καλύτερες (best) and the feminine plural noun ευχές (wishes).

Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?

τις καλύτερες ευχές is a polite option, but if you are signing off a professional letter, a more formal alternative is Με την εκτίμησή μου, which means "With my appreciation/respect". For informal settings, you might use Πολλές ευχές για τα γενέθλιά σου for "best wishes for your birthday" or Πάντα καλά for "all the best". Note that Συλλυπητήρια is the specific expression used for offering condolences.

How does it change in a sentence?

When using this phrase in written correspondence, it is common to add the preposition με (with) at the beginning to form με τις καλύτερες ευχές (with best wishes).

How do you pronounce it?

tis kalyteres efches

Did you know?

While ευχές means 'wishes', the root word ευχή also means a 'prayer' in a religious context. This reflects a historical connection between wishing someone well and praying for their benefit.
If you want to wish someone 'best wishes' specifically for a new venture, Greeks often prefer saying Καλή επιτυχία (Good success) instead of using the word 'wishes'.
The phrase με τις καλύτερες ευχές can be used as a closing, but using it too frequently in a professional Greek email might actually feel 'too warm' compared to the more neutral Με εκτίμηση.

Examples in context

Με τις καλύτερες ευχές για την επιτυχία σου.
Me tis kaliteres efches gia tin epitychia sou.
With best wishes for your success.

Example conversation

Dimitris is writing a farewell email to his colleague Anastasia.

Δημήτρης Dimitris

Αγαπητή Αναστασία, καλή τύχη στη νέα σου δουλειά.
Agapiti Anastasia, kali tychi sti nea sou doulia.
Dear Anastasia, good luck with your new job.
Αναστασία Anastasia

Ευχαριστώ πολύ, Δημήτρη! Θα μου λείψετε.
Efcharisto poly, Dimitri! Tha mou leipsete.
Thank you very much, Dimitris! I will miss you.
Δημήτρης Dimitris

Τις καλύτερες ευχές μου για τη συνέχεια!
Tis kaliteres evches mou gia ti sinecheia!
My best wishes for the future!
Αναστασία Anastasia

Ευχαριστώ! Θα μείνουμε σε επαφή.
Efcharisto! Tha meinoume se epafi.
Thank you! We will stay in touch.

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How to Say “Best Wishes” in Greek