γεια σου όμορφε
geia sou omorfe
In Greek, the phrase "hi handsome" is said as γεια σου όμορφε (geia sou omorfe).
This is an informal greeting used to address a man while complimenting his physical appearance.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of γεια σου, which means "hello to you" and όμορφε, which means "handsome".
How does it change in a sentence?
To address a woman instead of a man, change the masculine όμορφε to the feminine όμορφη to say "hi beautiful".
How do you pronounce it?
geia sou omorfe
Did you know?
- The root of the greeting, ὑγιής, is the same root used in the English word 'hygiene'.
- Using όμορφε in a professional setting in Greece could be seen as highly inappropriate or even harassing, despite looking like a simple compliment.
- In Greek, the word όμορφε is the vocative case, a specific grammatical form used only when you are calling out to someone directly.
Examples in context
- Γεια, κούκλεHello, doll
- Γεια σου όμορφε, πώς είσαι;Geia sou omorfe, pos eisai;Hi handsome, how are you?
- Γεια σου όμορφε, τι κάνεις;Geia sou omorfe, ti kaneis;Hi handsome, what are you doing?
Example conversation
A woman greets a man at a cafe.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΓεια σου όμορφε, καλημέρα!Geia sou omorfe, kalimera!Hi handsome, good morning!
- Γιώργος GiorgosΚαλημέρα σου, Κυριακή!Kalimera sou, Kyriaki!Good morning to you, Kyriaki!
- Κυριακή KyriakiΠώς είσαι σήμερα;Pos eisai simera;How are you today?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΠολύ καλά, ευχαριστώ!Poly kala, efharisto!Very well, thank you!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries γεια, σου, CC BY-SA 4.0.
