καλημέρα, όμορφη
kaliméra, ómorfi
The English phrase "good morning, beautiful" is translated into Greek as καλημέρα, όμορφη (kaliméra, ómorfi).
This phrase is used as a romantic or affectionate morning greeting specifically addressed to a woman.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of καλημέρα, which means "good day" or "morning" and όμορφη, which means "beautiful" (referring to a woman).
How does it change in a sentence?
The word όμορφη is the feminine singular form of the adjective, used specifically when addressing a woman. If you are addressing a man, the adjective changes from the feminine όμορφη to the masculine όμορφε.
How do you pronounce it?
kaliméra, ómorfi
Did you know?
- The word καλή (kali) comes from the same root as the English word 'calligraphy', which literally means 'beautiful writing'.
- In Greece, it is common to use καλημέρα as a way to say 'goodbye' if you are leaving a shop or a cafe during the morning hours.
- The word όμορφη is derived from the root μορφή, which means 'form' or 'shape'. To call someone beautiful in Greek is literally to say they have a 'good form'.
Examples in context
- Καλημέρα, όμορφη κυρία.Good morning, beautiful lady.
- Καλημέρα, όμορφη.Good morning, beautiful.
- Καλημέρα, όμορφη μου.Good morning, my beautiful.
- Καλημέρα, υπέροχη.Good morning, gorgeous.
- Καλημέρα, καλλονή μου.Good morning, my beauty.
Example conversation
A couple waking up at home.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΚαλημέρα, όμορφη!Kaliméra, ómorfi!Good morning, beautiful!
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΚαλημέρα, Δημήτρη! Ευχαριστώ.Kaliméra, Dimítri! Efcharistó.Good morning, Dimitris! Thank you.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΘέλεις έναν καφέ τώρα;Théleis énan kafé tóra?Do you want a coffee now?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΝαι, παρακαλώ.Nai, parakaló.Yes, please.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries καλημέρα, CC BY-SA 4.0.
