How to Say “Kind Regards” in Greek

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με εκτίμηση
me ektimisi/me eˈkti.mi.si/word by word
In Greek, 'kind regards' is expressed as με εκτίμηση (me ektimisi).
με εκτίμηση is a common way to say kind regards in formal Greek. It is the standard closing for professional correspondence, such as emails to clients or business letters.
Meaning: polite closing of a letter (noun)

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of the preposition με (with) and the noun εκτίμηση (esteem/appreciation).

Which one should you use?

While 'kind regards' in English can sometimes feel semi-formal, με εκτίμηση is strictly formal.

Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?

με εκτίμηση is a formal expression. For more casual settings, you can use Φιλικά (regards) among friends or acquaintances or Χαιρετισμούς to express regards or greetings casually.

How does it change in a sentence?

The phrase uses the preposition με and the noun εκτίμηση in the accusative case.

How do you pronounce it?

me ektimisi (IPA: /me eˈkti.mi.si/). The stress is on the 2nd of 4 syllables.

When do people say it?

Beyond the standard με εκτίμηση, you can express different levels of respect in a closing: Με μεγάλη εκτίμηση (With great respect), Με βαθιά εκτίμηση (With deep respect) or Με ειλικρινή εκτίμηση (With sincere respect). You may also use Με φιλικούς χαιρετισμούς to mean 'with friendly greetings'.

Did you know?

  • The noun εκτίμηση shares a root with the English word 'estimate', which is why the phrase literally translates to 'with estimation' or 'with valuation' of the recipient.
  • While English 'regards' can be used in a casual 'Best regards' way, a Greek person using με εκτίμηση in a casual text message would likely be perceived as being sarcastic or mockingly formal.
  • In a professional Greek email, if you use the casual Φιλικά instead of με εκτίμηση, you might accidentally signal that you consider yourself a peer or even a friend of the recipient rather than a subordinate or client.

Examples in context

  • Με εκτίμηση, Γιώργος Παπαδόπουλος.
    Me ektimisi, Giorgos Papadopoulos.
    Kind regards, Giorgos Papadopoulos.

Example conversation

Dimitris is asking Eleni for help with a formal email.

  1. Δημήτρης Dimitris

    Ελένη, πώς τελειώνω αυτό το email;
    Eleni, pos teleionō afto to email;
    Eleni, how do I end this email?
  2. Ελένη Eleni

    Γράψε «με εκτίμηση» πριν από το όνομά σου.
    Grapsē "me ektimisi" prin apo to onomá sou.
    Write "kind regards" before your name.
  3. Δημήτρης Dimitris

    Είναι αυτό αρκετά επίσημο;
    Einai afto arketa episimo?
    Is that formal enough?
  4. Ελένη Eleni

    Ναι, Δημήτρη, είναι πολύ σωστό.
    Nai, Dimitri, einai poly sosto.
    Yes, Dimitris, it is very correct.

Sources

  • IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (με, εκτίμηση) and can differ in connected speech.
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