καλή διασκέδαση
kalí diaskédasifeminine
To say "have fun" in Greek, you use καλή διασκέδαση (kalí diaskédasi).
The phrase καλή διασκέδαση is an interjection used to wish someone a good time. It is commonly used when someone is heading out to a party, a concert or a social event.
Meaning: wish someone a good time (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "good fun" or "good amusement".
Which one should you use?
While καλή διασκέδαση is a noun phrase used as an interjection, Διασκεδάστε καλά! is a more direct imperative using the verb διασκεδάζω to mean "Have a good time!" or "Enjoy yourselves!"
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the feminine form of the adjective καλός (good) to agree with the feminine noun διασκέδαση (fun/amusement).
How do you pronounce it?
kalí diaskédasi
When do people say it?
The standard response to this well-wish is Ευχαριστώ! (Thank you!).
Did you know?
- Because διασκέδαση is derived from the idea of 'dispersing' or 'scattering' one's thoughts, it implies a mental release from tension.
- While English speakers often say 'have fun', Greeks frequently prefer the phrase Περάστε καλά, which literally translates to 'pass well', focusing on how you 'spend' your time.
- Because Greek uses different verb forms for levels of respect, you would use Διασκεδάσε καλά! for a friend, but must switch to the plural Διασκεδάστε καλά! to be polite or address a group.
Examples in context
- Καλή διασκέδαση.Have fun.This example shows how to use the phrase καλή διασκέδαση.Tatoeba #1319422 by enteka, translation #21267 by CK
- Καλή διασκέδαση και καλή μαγεία!Have fun and good magic!
- Καλή διασκέδαση στο πάρτι!Kalí diaskédesi sto párti!Have fun at the party!
Example conversation
Eleni is leaving for a trip and talking to Dimitris.
- Ελένη EleniΦεύγω τώρα για τις διακοπές μου!Fevgo tora gia tis diakopes mou!I'm leaving for my vacation now!
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΩραία! Καλή διασκέδαση, Ελένη!Oraia! Kali diaskedasi, Eleni!Great! Have fun, Eleni!
- Ελένη EleniΕυχαριστώ πολύ, Δημήτρη!Efcharisto poly, Dimitri!Thank you very much, Dimitris!
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΝα τα πάμε καλά!Na ta pame kala!Take care!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “have fun” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
