καλό ταξίδι
kaló taxídi
In Greek, "good trip" is καλό ταξίδι (kaló taxídi).
καλό ταξίδι is a phrase used to wish someone a pleasant journey.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective καλό (good) and the noun ταξίδι (trip/journey).
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective καλό is in the neuter singular form to match the neuter noun ταξίδι.
How do you pronounce it?
kaló taxídi
When do people say it?
When someone wishes you καλό ταξίδι, a common and polite response is Ευχαριστώ.
Did you know?
- In Greek culture, it is common to say καλό ταξίδι not just to someone leaving for a vacation, but also to someone moving house or starting a new chapter in life.
- In Ancient Greek, the root of ταξίδι referred to a military 'campaign' or 'purpose'. Over time, the meaning shifted from a structured military movement to any general journey.
- While καλό ταξίδι is standard, Greeks often use the phrase καλό δρόμο when someone is starting a drive. This literally translates to 'good road' rather than 'good trip'.
Examples in context
- Πώς είσαι, Είχες καλό ταξίδι;How are you? Did you have a good trip?This sentence shows how to ask if someone had a καλό ταξίδι.Tatoeba #2654894 by Zeus, translation #1716 by CK
- Του ευχήθηκα καλό ταξίδι.I wished him a good trip.This sentence demonstrates wishing someone a καλό ταξίδι.Tatoeba #11351263 by carlosalberto, translation #11351257 by carlosalberto
Example conversation
Maria is saying goodbye to Dimitris at the airport.
- Μαρία MariaΠού φεύγεις, Δημήτρη;Poú févgeis, Dimítri?Where are you leaving for, Dimitris?
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΦεύγω για την Ιταλία.Févgo gia tin Italía.I'm leaving for Italy.
- Μαρία MariaΤότε, καλό ταξίδι!Tóte, kaló taxídi!Then, have a good trip!
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΕυχαριστώ, Μαρία!Efcharistó, María!Thank you, Maria!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry καλό ταξίδι, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ταξίδι, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
