γεια σου όμορφη
geia sou omorfi
In Greek, "hi beautiful" is said as γεια σου όμορφη (geia sou omorfi).
γεια σου όμορφη is a simple and direct expression used to say "Hi beautiful" to a woman. Another informal way to address someone attractive is γεια σου κούκλα, which translates to "Hi doll".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase γεια σου όμορφη is composed of γεια (hello), σου (to you/your) and όμορφη (beautiful woman).
How does it change in a sentence?
To address a man, the adjective changes from the feminine όμορφη to the masculine όμορφε in the phrase γεια σου όμορφε.
How do you pronounce it?
geia sou omorfi
Did you know?
- The word γεια derives from the Ancient Greek word for 'health' ὑγίεια, which is also the name of the Greek goddess of health.
- The root of όμορφη comes from όμορος meaning 'similar' and μορφή meaning 'form', suggesting beauty is a matter of perfect proportion.
- In Greek, the word όμορφος can be used to describe not just a person, but also a well-structured sentence or a pleasing piece of music.
Examples in context
- Γεια σου όμορφη, πώς είσαι;Geia sou omorfi, pos eisai;Hi beautiful, how are you?
- Γεια σου όμορφη, καλημέρα!Geia sou omorfi, kalimera!Hi beautiful, good morning!
- Γεια σου όμορφη, τι κάνεις σήμερα;Geia sou omorfi, ti kaneis simera;Hi beautiful, what are you doing today?
Example conversation
Nikos meets Maria at a social gathering.
- Νίκος NikosΓεια σου όμορφη, είσαι η Μαρία;Geia sou omorfi, eisai i Maria?Hi beautiful, are you Maria?
- Μαρία MariaΝαι, είμαι. Εσύ είσαι ο Νίκος;Nai, eimai. Esy eisai o Nikos?Yes, I am. Are you Nikos?
- Νίκος NikosΝαι, χαίρω πολύ για τη γνωριμία.Nai, chairo poly gia ti gnorimia.Yes, it is very nice to meet you.
- Μαρία MariaΚι εγώ χαίρομαι πολύ, Νίκο.Ki ego cheromai poly, Niko.I am very glad too, Nikos.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries γεια, σου, CC BY-SA 4.0.
