Χαίρε Μαρία
Chaire Maria/ˈçe.ɾe maˈri.a/word by word
The English phrase 'hail mary' is translated into Greek as Χαίρε Μαρία (Chaire Maria).
Χαίρε Μαρία is the Greek term for the prayer known as the Hail Mary. Within the context of the prayer, other common phrases include Θεοτόκε Παρθένε (Mother of God, Virgin) and κεχαριτωμένη Μαρία (full of grace, Mary).
Meaning: prayer (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is Chaire Maria. It is pronounced with 4 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- Because χαίρε is the imperative form of the verb, the Greek 'Hail Mary' is grammatically a command for Mary to be glad.
- The term Θεοτόκε used in the prayer is a compound word combining 'God' and 'bearer', a title specifically codified at the Council of Ephesus in 431 AD.
- The word Χαίρε does not mean 'to hail' in a weather sense, nor does it mean 'to salute' as in a military command. It is actually a command for 'joy' or 'rejoice'.
Examples in context
- Θεοτόκε Παρθένε, χαῖρε, κεχαριτωμένη Μαρία, ὁ Κύριος μετὰ σοῦ.Hail Mary
- Η Χαίρε Μαρία είναι μια όμορφη προσευχή.I Chaire Maria einai mia omorfi prosefchi.The Hail Mary is a beautiful prayer.
- Ψάχνει μια έκδοση της Χαίρε Μαρία.Psachnei mia ekdosi tis Chaire Maria.She is looking for a version of the Hail Mary.
- Διαβάζω την Χαίρε Μαρία κάθε πρωί.Diavazo tin Chaire Maria kathe proi.I recite the Hail Mary every morning.
Example conversation
Kostas and Eleni are talking about their faith.
- Κώστας KostasΞέρεις να προσευχίζεσαι τη Χαίρε Μαρία;Xereis na prosevchizesai ti Chaire Maria?Do you know how to pray the Hail Mary?
- Ελένη EleniΝαι, Κώστα, τη λέω συχνά.Nai, Kosta, ti leo sychna.Yes, Kostas, I say it often.
- Κώστας KostasΕίναι η αγαπημένη μου προσευχή.Einai i agapimeni mou prosevchi.It is my favorite prayer.
- Ελένη EleniΚι εμένα μου δίνει ηρεμία.Ki emena mou dinei iremia.It gives me peace too.
