How to Say "Hello Everyone" in Greek

γεια σε όλους

geia se olous

The English phrase "hello everyone" is translated into Greek as γεια σε όλους (geia se olous).

This phrase is used as a greeting to address a group of people.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of γεια (health/wellness), σε (to) and όλους (all/everyone), which literally means "health to all".

If you wish to be more formal or respectful when addressing a group, you can use Γεια σας σε όλους.

geia se olous

The word γεια is used for both 'hello' and 'goodbye'. Because it means 'health', it functions as a wish for the other person's wellbeing regardless of whether you are arriving or leaving.
The root of γεια is the same word used for the Greek goddess Hygieia, the personification of health. This is also the origin of the English word 'hygiene'.
Ancient Greeks used χαῖρε (chaire) to greet people, which literally meant 'be joyful'. Over centuries, the focus of the standard greeting shifted from 'joy' to 'health' with the rise of γεια.

Γεια σε όλους!
Hello everyone!
This example shows how to use the form γεια σε όλους as a general greeting.
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Γεια σε όλους στο γραφείο.
Geia se olous sto grafeio.
Hello everyone in the office.
Γεια σε όλους, πώς είστε;
Geia se olous, pos eiste;
Hello everyone, how are you?

Kyriaki enters a room where Dimitris and their friends are sitting.

Κυριακή Kyriaki

Γεια σε όλους! Χαίρομαι που σας είδα.
Geia se olous! Cheromai pou sas eida.
Hello everyone! I am glad to see you.
Δημήτρης Dimitris

Γεια σου Κυριάκη! Κάτσε εδώ.
Geia sou Kyriaki! Katse edo.
Hello Kyriaki! Sit here.
Κυριακή Kyriaki

Ευχαριστώ, Δημήτρη.
Efcharisto, Dimitri.
Thank you, Dimitris.
Δημήτρης Dimitris

Είμαστε όλοι εδώ τώρα.
Eimaste oloi edo tora.
We are all here now.

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