καλό ταξίδι
kaló taxídi
In Greek, "have a nice trip" is expressed as καλό ταξίδι (kaló taxídi).
καλό ταξίδι is used to wish someone a pleasant journey. You can also use the longer phrase Καλό ταξίδι και καλή διασκέδαση to add a wish for the person to have an enjoyable and fun experience during their trip. For a more formal or slightly different construction, Ας έχετε ένα καλό ταξίδι means "May you have a nice trip". While καλό ταξίδι focuses on the journey, the word Περαστικά is a phrase similar to saying "get well soon" that can also be used to wish someone a safe journey.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase καλό ταξίδι is composed of the adjective καλό (good) and the noun ταξίδι (trip or journey).
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the accusative case for both the adjective and the noun, which is the standard way in Greek to express a wish.
How do you pronounce it?
kaló taxídi
When do people say it?
When someone says καλό ταξίδι to you, a common and natural response is Ευχαριστώ (Thank you).
Did you know?
- The word ταξίδι is a linguistic relative of the English word 'tactics'. Both derive from the Greek root for arranging things in a specific order.
- In many Greek-speaking communities, if someone is leaving for a very long time, it is common to add a wish for a 'safe return' rather than just a 'good trip'.
- The word ταξίδι is a linguistic descendant of the Ancient Greek word τάξις, which originally referred to an 'arrangement' or 'ordering' rather than movement.
Examples in context
- Καλό ταξίδι.Have a nice trip!This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase καλό ταξίδι.Tatoeba #1310517 by enteka, translation #339238 by nickyeow
- Καλό ταξίδι! Να επιστρέψετε με ασφάλεια και με πολλές όμορφες αναμνήσεις.Have a nice trip! Return safely with many beautiful memories.
- Καλό ταξίδι! Διασκεδάστε πολύ!Have a nice trip! Have lots of fun!
- Ας έχετε ένα καλό ταξίδι και αξέχαστες στιγμές!May you have a nice trip and unforgettable moments!
- Καλό ταξίδι και αξέχαστες στιγμές!Have a nice trip and unforgettable moments!
- Καλό ταξίδι στην Αθήνα!Kaló taxídhi stin Athína!Have a nice trip to Athens!
- Σου εύχομαι καλό ταξίδι.Sou éfchomai kaló taxídhi.I wish you a nice trip.
Example conversation
Nikos is seeing Eleni off at the airport before her flight.
- Νίκος NikosΠρέπει να φύγω τώρα, καλό ταξίδι, Ελένη!Prépei na fýgo tóra, kaló taxídhi, Eléni!I have to go now, have a nice trip, Eleni!
- Ελένη EleniΕυχαριστώ πολύ, Νίκο!Efcharistó polý, Níko!Thank you very much, Nikos!
- Νίκος NikosΘα τα πούμε σύντομα.Tha ta poúme sýntoma.We will talk soon.
- Ελένη EleniΦυσικά, γεια σου!Fysiká, geia sou!Of course, bye!
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.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
