καλό ταξίδι
kaló taxídi
καλό ταξίδι (kaló taxídi) is the Greek way to say bon voyage.
You use καλό ταξίδι when someone is departing for a trip or as a general well-wish for their travels.
Meaning: wish of good journey (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective καλό (good) and the noun ταξίδι (journey/trip).
How do you pronounce it?
kaló taxídi
When do people say it?
When someone wishes you καλό ταξίδι, the standard response is Ευχαριστώ (Thank you).
Did you know?
- The Greek word ταξίδι shares the same root as the English word 'taxonomy', as both derive from the Greek term for arrangement and ordering.
- In certain Greek regions, it is traditional to wish the driver καλό δρόμο, meaning 'good road', instead of the general καλό ταξίδι.
- While καλό ταξίδι is the standard wish, those traveling by sea may be wished καλά νερά, which literally means 'good waters'.
Examples in context
- Καλό ταξίδι.Bon voyage!This sentence demonstrates the use of καλό ταξίδι.Tatoeba #1310517 by enteka, translation #435207 by FeuDRenais
Example conversation
Kostas is seeing Anastasia off at the airport.
- Κώστας KostasΌλα έτοιμα για την πτήση σου;Ola etyma gia tin ptisi sou?Is everything ready for your flight?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΝαι, έχω τα πάντα μαζί μου.Nai, echo ta panta mazi mou.Yes, I have everything with me.
- Κώστας KostasΤότε, καλό ταξίδι, Αναστασία!Tote, kalo taxidi, Anastasia!Then, have a good trip, Anastasia!
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΕυχαριστώ πολύ, Κώστα!Efcharisto poly, Kosta!Thank you very much, Kostas!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bon voyage” translations and entries καλό ταξίδι, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ταξίδι, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
