καλό ταξίδι
kaló taxídi
The English phrase "happy travels" is translated into Greek as καλό ταξίδι (kaló taxídi).
καλό ταξίδι is used to wish someone a pleasant and safe journey. You can use it specifically when someone is departing on a particular trip, or as a general well-wish for someone's travels.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective καλό (good) and the noun ταξίδι (journey or trip).
Which one should you use?
The plural is used to wish someone happy travels over a longer period or across multiple trips.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the phrase is καλά ταξίδια.
How do you pronounce it?
kaló taxídi
When do people say it?
When someone wishes you καλό ταξίδι, the standard response is ευχαριστώ (thank you).
Did you know?
- The word ταξίδι evolved from the Ancient Greek word τάξις, which meant 'arrangement' or 'ordering'. In a military context, this referred to the structured movement of troops during a campaign.
- While καλό ταξίδι is the standard wish, Greeks often accompany this phrase with a kiss on the cheek or a warm hug, as physical affection is deeply integrated into social departures.
- While καλό ταξίδι is standard, you might hear καλό δρόμο instead. This alternative literally wishes the traveler a 'good road' rather than a 'good journey'.
Examples in context
- Ευχαριστώ για την βοήθεια σας! Καλό ταξίδι!Thank you for your help! Happy travels!
- Καλό ταξίδι σε εσάς!Kaló taxídí se esás!Happy travels to you all!
- Καλό ταξίδι και καλή διασκέδαση!Kaló taxídí kai kalí diaskéasi!Happy travels and have fun!
Example conversation
Kyriaki is seeing Nikos off at the airport.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΝίκο, καλό ταξίδι!Níko, kaló taxídí!Nikos, happy travels!
- Νίκος NikosΕυχαριστώ πολύ, Κυριακή.Efcharistó polý, Kyriakí.Thank you very much, Kyriaki.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΘα σε στείλω μήνυμα όταν φτάσεις.Tha se stílo mínyma ótan ftásies.I will send you a message when you arrive.
- Νίκος NikosΦυσικά, θα μιλήσουμε σύντομα.Fysiká, tha milísoume sýntoma.Of course, we will talk soon.
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.
