περαστικά
perastiká/pe.ɾa.stiˈka/
The Greek way to say 'get well' is περαστικά (perastiká).
περαστικά is the standard, most common way to wish someone a speedy recovery when they are sick or injured.
Meaning: to recover from illness or injury (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is an adverbial form derived from the verb περνάω (to pass/go through), and it literally means 'may [the bad things] pass/be over'.
How does it change in a sentence?
Although it functions as an imperative wish in English, the Greek form is an adverbial expression and does not change based on whether you are speaking to one person or many.
How do you pronounce it?
perastiká (/pe.ɾa.stiˈka/). It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 4th syllable.
When do people say it?
When someone says περαστικά!, the standard response is Ευχαριστώ (Thank you).
Did you know?
- Because περαστικά focuses on the illness passing, it is occasionally used sympathetically when someone is going through a difficult emotional period or a 'rough patch' in life.
- While περαστικά is the general wish for recovery, Greeks often use the specific phrase ταχεία ανάρρωση in formal letters or official cards to wish someone a 'speedy recovery'.
- The root verb περνάω also describes the act of crossing a street or passing through a door, linking the idea of recovery to the act of physically moving past an obstacle.
Examples in context
- Περαστικά!Get well soon!This is useful for expressing a wish for someone to get well soon using περαστικά.Tatoeba #1340958 by enteka, translation #645644 by CK
- Περαστικά σας! Εύχομαι να σας δούμε σύντομα και πάλι υγιείς.Get well soon! I hope to see you healthy again soon.
- Περαστικά! Έλα γρήγορα στα παλιά σου.Get well soon! Come back to your old self quickly.
- Περαστικά στον πατέρα σου.Perastika ston patera sou.I hope your father gets well.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Giorgos is visiting Eleni who has a cold.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΑκούγομαι ότι είσαι άρρωστη. Περαστικά!Akougomai oti eisai arrosti. Perastika!I hear you are sick. Get well soon!
- Ελένη EleniΕυχαριστώ πολύ, Γιώργο.Efharisto poly, Giorgo.Thank you very much, Giorgos.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΘέλεις να σου φέρω κάτι;Thelis na sou fero kati?Do you want me to bring you something?
- Ελένη EleniΌχι, είμαι καλά τώρα.Ohi, eimai kala tora.No, I am fine now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry περαστικά, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
