περαστικά
perastiká/pe.ɾa.stiˈka/
The English phrase "get well soon" is translated into Greek as περαστικά (perastiká). Wiktionary also lists σιδερένιος (siderénios).
Meaning: expressing hope that someone recovers soon (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| περαστικά | perastiká | /pe.ɾa.stiˈka/ |
| σιδερένιος | siderénios | /si.ðeˈɾe.ɲos/ |
περαστικά is used not only for physical illness but also for any temporary misfortune, such as a bad mood or a difficult situation.
Which one should you use?
σιδερένιος is another form available in the language.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of περαστικά is /pe.ɾa.stiˈka/. It has four syllables, with the stress on the fourth syllable.
When do people say it?
When someone says περαστικά to you, a standard response is ευχαριστώ (thank you).
Did you know?
- While περαστικά is the standard way to wish someone well, the word literally translates to 'pass through' or 'let it pass'. It functions as a wish for the difficult time to simply flow away from the person.
- The word σιδερένιος is related to the word for 'iron', suggesting a wish for the person to be as strong and unbreakable as metal during their recovery.
- Using περαστικά to someone in a chronic or long-term crisis can be seen as insensitive because the word's very essence is to imply the struggle is fleeting.
Examples in context
- Περαστικά!Get well soon!This sentence shows how to use περαστικά to wish someone well.Tatoeba #1340958 by enteka, translation #645644 by CK
- Ελπίζω να ξεπεράσετε γρήγορα αυτή τη δυσκολία.I hope you overcome this difficulty quickly.
- Σας ευχόμαστε γρήγορη ανάρρωση.We wish you a speedy recovery.
- Περαστικά σας.Wish you to pass by this [situation].
- Καλή ανάρρωση.Good recovery.
- Περαστικά.Get well soon
- Αγαπητέ/η {Name}, σου στέλνω τις καλύτερες ευχές μου για γρήγορη ανάρρωση. Περαστικά!Dear {Name}, I am sending you my best wishes for a speedy recovery. Get well soon!
- Περαστικά και καλή ανάρρωση!Get well soon and good recovery!
- Περαστικά, εύχομαι να γίνεις καλύτερα.Perastika, efchomai na gineis kalitera.Get well soon, I hope you get better.
Example conversation
Giorgos is visiting Anastasia, who has a cold.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΠώς νιώθεις σήμερα, Αναστασία;Pos niothis simera, Anastasia?How are you feeling today, Anastasia?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΈχω ακόμα έναν δυνατό βήχα.Echo akoma enan dynato vicha.I still have a bad cough.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΠεραστικά! Να πιεις πολύ τσάι.Perastika! Na pieis poly tsai.Get well soon! Drink plenty of tea.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΕυχαριστώ πολύ, Γιώργο.Efcharisto poly, Giorgo.Thank you very much, Giorgos.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “get well soon” translations and entries περαστικά, σιδερένιος, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries σιδερένιος, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
