καλές διακοπές
kalés diakopés
To say "have a good holiday" in Greek, use καλές διακοπές (kalés diakopés).
καλές διακοπές is used to wish someone an enjoyable time during their vacation. It is versatile and can be used for both short vacations and longer summer or winter breaks.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase translates literally to "good holidays".
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase καλές διακοπές, the adjective καλές (good) is in the feminine plural form to agree with the feminine plural noun διακοπές (holidays).
How do you pronounce it?
kalés diakopés
Did you know?
- The word διακοπές implies a 'cutting' or 'interruption' of one's normal routine. It comes from the idea of a break or a severance from daily life, rather than just a trip.
- The word καλές is the same root used in the English word 'calligraphy' through the Greek word καλλιγραφία, meaning 'beautiful writing'.
- In Greece, the 'big' summer holiday is often centered around the August 15th feast of the Assumption of Mary, when many businesses close and cities empty.
Examples in context
- Καλές οικογενειακές διακοπές σας!Have a good family vacation!
- Καλές διακοπές! Να περάσεις όμορφα!Have a good vacation! Have a nice time!
- Σου εύχομαι καλές διακοπές!Sou éfchomai kalés diakopés!I wish you a good holiday!
- Καλές διακοπές και καλή επάνοδος!Kalés diakopés kai kalí epárodos!Have a good holiday and a good return!
Example conversation
Two colleagues are saying goodbye before one starts their vacation.
- Μαρία MariaΦεύγω τώρα, Κώστα. Τα λέμε σε δύο εβδομάδες!Fevgo tora, Kosta. Ta leme se dyo evdomades!I'm leaving now, Kostas. See you in two weeks!
- Κώστας KostasΚαλές διακοπές, Μαρία! Να χαλαρώσεις πολύ.Kales diakopes, Maria! Na halarosis poly.Have a good holiday, Maria! Relax a lot.
- Μαρία MariaΕυχαριστώ πολύ!Efcharisto poly!Thank you very much!
- Κώστας KostasΟρίστε, καλό ταξίδι!Oriste, kalo taxidi!You're welcome, have a good trip!
