Καλά Θεοφάνια
Kala Theofania/kaˈla θe.oˈfa.ni.a/word by word
The Greek phrase for "happy epiphany" is Καλά Θεοφάνια (Kala Theofania).
This greeting is used specifically on January 6th to celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany (Theophany).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally means "Good Epiphany", where Καλά means "good" and Θεοφάνια means "Epiphany" (literally "God-manifestation").
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /kaˈla θe.oˈfa.ni.a/. The romanization is Kala Theofania. It has 6 syllables and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- While you say Καλά Θεοφάνια to wish someone a happy holiday, you might see people diving into freezing seas on this day to retrieve a cross thrown by a priest.
- If you are celebrating this holiday in a Greek household, you might be offered 'Vasilopita', a special cake containing a hidden coin. Finding the coin in your slice is considered a sign of good luck for the coming year.
- While English speakers use 'epiphany' to describe a sudden thought or insight, the Greek Θεοφάνια is strictly reserved for the divine revelation of God.
Examples in context
- Καλή Θεοφάνεια!Happy Epiphany!
- Καλά Θεοφάνια σε όλους!Kalá Theofánia se ólous!Happy Epiphany to everyone!
- Σου εύχομαι Καλά Θεοφάνια.Sou éfchomai Kalá Theofánia.I wish you a happy Epiphany.
- Καλά Θεοφάνια, φίλε μου.Kalá Theofánia, fíle mou.Happy Epiphany, my friend.
Example conversation
Two friends meet on the street during the holiday.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΓεια σου Γιώργο, Καλά Θεοφάνια!Geia sou Giórgo, Kalá Theofánia!Hello George, happy Epiphany!
- Γιώργος GiorgosΕυχαριστώ, Κυριακή! Επίσης!Efcharistó, Kyriáki! Epísis!Thank you, Kyriaki! Same to you!
- Κυριακή KyriakiΘα πας στη θάλασσα σήμερα;Tha pas sti thálassa símera?Are you going to the beach today?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΝαι, θα πάω με την οικογένειά μου.Nai, tha páo me tin ikogéneiá mou.Yes, I will go with my family.
