How to Say “Good Morning” in Greek

καλημέρα
kaliméra/kaliˈmera/
The Greek phrase for "good morning" is καλημέρα (kaliméra).
καλημέρα is used when seeing someone for the first time in the morning.
Meaning: when seeing someone for the first time in the morning (intj)

What does it mean word for word?

The word is a compound of καλή (good) and μέρα (day).

How do you pronounce it?

The romanization is kaliméra and the IPA is /kaliˈmera/.

Did you know?

  • Depending on the tone and context, καλημέρα can be used sarcastically to tell someone they are late or have finally woken up to a reality that everyone else already knows.
  • The word καλή comes from the ancient Greek 'kalos', which is the same root found in the English word 'calligraphy', meaning 'beautiful writing'.
  • The greeting καλημέρα is often accompanied by a slight nod or a kiss on both cheeks in close social settings, depending on the relationship between the speakers.

Examples in context

  • Γεια σου, Τομ. Καλημέρα.
    Hello, Tom. Good morning.
    This sentence shows how to use καλημέρα as a greeting after saying hello.
    Tatoeba #5535552 by Zeus, translation #30314 by CM
  • Καλημέρα μωρό! Κοιμήθηκες καλά;
    Good morning, baby! Did you sleep well?
    This sentence shows an affectionate use of καλημέρα.
    Tatoeba #4704547 by chrysaarabatzi, translation #4701632 by Ricardo14
  • Καλημέρα.
    Good morning!
    This sentence shows the use of καλημέρα as a standalone greeting.
    Tatoeba #1370108 by glavkos, translation #329713 by YURY0608
  • 5 more sentences on Tatoeba

Example conversation

Georgios and Anastasia meet at a sidewalk cafe in the morning.

  1. Γιώργος Giorgos

    Καλημέρα, Αναστασία!
    Kaliméra, Anastasía!
    Good morning, Anastasia!
  2. Αναστασία Anastasia

    Καλημέρα σου, Γιώργο.
    Kaliméra sou, Yiórgo.
    Good morning to you, Georgios.
  3. Γιώργος Giorgos

    Πώς είσαι σήμερα;
    Pos íse símera;
    How are you today?
  4. Αναστασία Anastasia

    Πολύ καλά, ευχαριστώ.
    Polý kalá, efcharistó.
    Very well, thank you.

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