γεια σου όμορφη
geia sou omorfi
The English phrase "hello beautiful" is translated into Greek as γεια σου όμορφη (geia sou omorfi).
This phrase is a friendly greeting used when speaking to an attractive woman.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of γεια (hello), σου (to you/your) and όμορφη (beautiful woman).
How does it change in a sentence?
The related masculine form is όμορφος.
How do you pronounce it?
geia sou omorfi
Did you know?
- The root of γεια is related to the English word 'hygiene', as both derive from the Ancient Greek word for 'health'.
- While 'hello beautiful' sounds romantic in English, using γεια σου όμορφη in a professional Greek setting might be seen as overly familiar or even patronising.
- The word γεια functions as both 'hello' and 'goodbye' in many informal Greek contexts.
Examples in context
- Γεια, όμορφη!Hi, beautiful!
- Γεια σου, κουκλίτσα!Hello, cutie!
- Γεια σου όμορφη, πώς είσαι;Ya sou omorfi, pos eisai;Hello beautiful, how are you?
- Γεια σου όμορφη, καλημέρα!Ya sou omorfi, kalimera!Hello beautiful, good morning!
Example conversation
Dimitris meets Eleni at a coffee shop.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΓεια σου όμορφη, τι κάνεις;Ya sou omorfi, ti kanis?Hello beautiful, what are you up to?
- Ελένη EleniΓεια σου Δημήτρη, είμαι καλά!Ya sou Dimitri, ime kala!Hello Dimitris, I am doing well!
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΘέλεις να πάρουμε έναν καφέ;Thelis na paroume enan kafe?Do you want to get a coffee?
- Ελένη EleniΝαι, πολύ ευχαρίστως!Ne, poly efcharistos!Yes, I would love to!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries γεια, σου, CC BY-SA 4.0.
