καλημέρα φίλε μου
kaliméra fíle mou
καλημέρα φίλε μου (kaliméra fíle mou) is the Greek way to say "good morning, my friend".
This phrase is a friendly greeting used to say hello to a friend in the morning.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of καλημέρα (good day/morning), φίλε (friend, in the vocative case) and μου (my/of mine).
Which one should you use?
While καλημέρα φίλε μου is used for a male friend, you must use καλημέρα φίλη μου to address a female friend.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form φίλε μου is specifically the masculine singular form used when addressing a male friend.
How do you pronounce it?
kaliméra fíle mou
Did you know?
- The word φίλος is a cognate of the English word 'philanthropy', which literally means 'love of mankind'.
- In Greece, the greeting καλημέρα is often accompanied by a light kiss on both cheeks when greeting a close φίλος, regardless of the gender of the people involved.
- While you might say 'good morning' to a friend, Greeks often use the same word καλημέρα to mean 'have a good day' when parting ways later in the morning.
Examples in context
- Καλημέρα, φίλε μου. Πώς είσαι σήμερα;Good morning, my friend. How are you today?
- Καλημέρα, φίλε. Πήγες μια βόλτα σήμερα;Good morning, friend. Did you go for a walk today?
- Καλημέρα, φίλε μου. Είμαι πολύ χαρούμενος να σε γνωρίσω.Good morning, my friend. I am very happy to meet you.
- Καλημέρα φίλε μου, πώς είσαι;Kaliméra fíle mou, pós íse;Good morning, my friend, how are you?
- Καλημέρα φίλε μου, καλό ξεκίνημα!Kaliméra fíle mou, kaló xekínima!Good morning, my friend, have a good start!
- Καλημέρα φίλε μου, θέλεις έναν καφέ;Kaliméra fíle mou, théleis énan kafé;Good morning, my friend, do you want a coffee?
Example conversation
Two friends meet for coffee in the morning.
- Κώστας KostasΚαλημέρα φίλε μου, Κυριακή!Kaliméra fíle mou, Kyriakí!Good morning, my friend, Kyriaki!
- Κυριακή KyriakiΚαλημέρα, Κώστα! Τι νέα;Kaliméra, Kósta! Ti néa?Good morning, Kostas! What's new?
- Κώστας KostasΌλα καλά, ευχαριστώ.Óla kalá, efcharistó.Everything is good, thank you.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΧαίρομαι πολύ.Chaíromai polý.I am very glad.
