Καλό ταξίδι
Kaló taxídi
The English phrase "have a great trip" is expressed in Greek as Καλό ταξίδι (Kaló taxídi).
Καλό ταξίδι is a friendly wish used to tell someone to enjoy their journey when they are departing.
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 agree with the neuter noun ταξίδι.
How do you pronounce it?
Kaló taxídi
When do people say it?
A common way to respond to this wish is to say Ευχαριστώ, το ίδιο! (Thank you, same to you!) if the other person is also traveling or simply Ευχαριστώ! (Thank you!).
Did you know?
- The history of ταξίδι is rooted in the logistics of marching armies rather than leisure. Ancient Greeks used the root of this word to describe military campaigns and the organization of troops.
- While Καλό ταξίδι is the standard wish, Greeks may also say Καλό δρόμο, which literally translates to 'good road'. This variation is used specifically to emphasize that the traveler has a safe and smooth path ahead.
- In Greek, the word ταξίδι is used for everything from a quick morning commute to a life-changing voyage. English speakers typically distinguish between a 'trip' and a 'journey', but Greek uses this single term for both.
Examples in context
- Καλό ταξίδι στην Ελλάδα!Have a great trip to Greece!
- Καλό ταξίδι, Πέτρο!Have a great trip, Peter!
- Καλό ταξίδι και γυρίσε γερός.Kaló taxídi ke gyríse gerós.Have a great trip and come back safe.
- Θέλω να σου πω καλό ταξίδι.Thélo na sou po kaló taxídi.I want to wish you a great trip.
Example conversation
Anastasia is saying goodbye to George at the airport.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΟρίστε η τσάντα σου, Γιώργο.Oríste i tsánta sou, Giórgo.Here is your bag, George.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΕυχαριστώ πολύ, Αναστασία.Efcharistó polý, Anastasía.Thank you very much, Anastasia.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΚαλό ταξίδι! Θα σε περιμένω.Kaló taxídi! Tha se periméno.Have a great trip! I will be waiting for you.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΘα σε ενημερώσω μόλις φτάσω.Tha se enimeróso mólis ftáso.I will let you know as soon as I arrive.
