Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| ευχαριστώ | efcharistó | /ef.xa.ɾiˈsto/ |
| να ’σαι καλά | na ’sai kalá | |
| φχαριστώ | fcharistó |
The primary way to express gratitude is using ευχαριστώ. For more emphasis or formal settings, you can use Ευχαριστώ πολύ to mean "thank you very much" or the even more emphatic Ευχαριστώ παρά πολύ to convey a deep sense of gratitude.
What does it mean word for word?
The colloquial phrase να ’σαι καλά literally means "may you be well".
Which one should you use?
While ευχαριστώ is the standard way to say "thank you", the phrase να ’σαι καλά serves as a warmer, colloquial wish used in place of thanks.
How does it change in a sentence?
To specify whom you are thanking, you can add pronouns. Adding the pronoun σε before ευχαριστώ makes it "I thank you" directed at a single person in an informal context (σε ευχαριστώ). Adding the pronoun σας before ευχαριστώ makes it "I thank you" directed at a group of people or to one person in a formal or polite manner (σας ευχαριστώ).
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is efcharistó. It has 4 syllables and the stress is on the 4th syllable: /ef.xa.ɾiˈsto/.
When do people say it?
When someone says ευχαριστώ, the standard response is παρακαλώ, which also means "please".
Did you know?
- The word ευχαριστώ contains the root 'charis', which is the same root found in the English word 'charismatic'.
- The word ευχαριστώ shares its root with the word 'eucharist', which refers to the central Christian ceremony of thanksgiving.
- The word χαρισμα meaning 'charisma' comes from the same root as ευχαριστώ, originally referring to a 'gift of grace'.
Examples in context
- Σε ευχαριστώ για όλα.Thank you for everything.This sentence shows how to use ευχαριστώ to thank someone for everything.Tatoeba #4960642 by Tensai, translation #2107842 by Eldad
- Ευχαριστώ για το δώρο σου.Thank you for your present.This sentence shows how to use ευχαριστώ to thank someone for a present.Tatoeba #3179350 by Zeus, translation #34097 by CK
- Ευχαριστώ για τη βοήθειά σου.Thank you for your help.This sentence shows how to use ευχαριστώ to thank someone for their help.Tatoeba #2866734 by glavkos, translation #462516 by lukaszpp
- Ευχαριστώ πολύ για την ευκαιρία!Thank you very much for the opportunity!
- Ευχαριστώ πολύ για τον χρόνο σας!Thank you very much for your time!
- Ευχαριστώ πολύ παιδιά!Thanks a lot, guys!
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Example conversation
Kyriaki gives Georgios a cup of coffee.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΟρίστε ο καφές σου, Γιώργο.Oriste o kafes sou, Giorgo.Here is your coffee, Georgios.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΕυχαριστώ πολύ, Κυριακή!Efcharisto poly, Kyriaki!Thank you very much, Kyriaki!
- Κυριακή KyriakiΠαρακαλώ, να είναι απολαυστικός.Parakalo, na einai apolaustikos.You're welcome, enjoy it.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΣίγουρα θα είναι!Sigoura tha einai!I'm sure it will be!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thank you” translations and entries ευχαριστώ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ευχαριστώ, να, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
