γεια σου Ελλάδα
geia sou Ellada
The English phrase "hello greece" is translated into Greek as γεια σου Ελλάδα (geia sou Ellada).
This phrase is used as a greeting addressed specifically to the country of Greece.
Which one should you use?
You can use γεια σας Ελλάδα if you wish to address the country in a more formal or respectful way or if you are addressing a group of people representing Greece.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word for Greece, Ελλάδα, is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
geia sou Ellada
Did you know?
- The English word 'hygiene' shares the same ancient root as γεια. Both derive from the Greek word ὑγιής, meaning 'healthy'.
- In Greek culture, the concept of 'health' expressed in γεια is linked to the ancient Greek goddess Hygieia, the personification of health.
- When addressing the country as Ελλάδα, speakers are using a term that refers to the land of the Hellenes, rather than the English name 'Greece' which comes from the Latin 'Graecia'.
Examples in context
- Γεια σου Ελλάδα, σε αγαπώ!Geia sou Elláda, se agapó!Hello Greece, I love you!
- Γεια σου Ελλάδα, είμαι εδώ!Geia sou Elláda, eímai edó!Hello Greece, I am here!
- Γεια σου Ελλάδα, τι νέα;Geia sou Elláda, ti néa;Hello Greece, what's new?
Example conversation
Dimitris and Anastasia are landing at the airport in Athens.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΚοιτάξτε έξω! Γεια σου Ελλάδα!Koitaxte exo! Geia sou Ellada!Look outside! Hello Greece!
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΕίναι υπέροχο να είμαστε εδώ.Einai iperochho na easte edo.It is wonderful to be here.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΠόσα χρόνια περάσαν από την τελευταία φορά;Posa chronia perasan apo tin telefteia fora?How many years have passed since the last time?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΠολλά, αλλά η χαρά είναι η ίδια.Polla, alla h chara einai h idia.Many, but the joy is the same.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Ελλάδα, γεια, σου, CC BY-SA 4.0.
