πολλά φιλιά
pollá filiá
The English phrase "many kisses" is translated into Greek as πολλά φιλιά (pollá filiá).
πολλά φιλιά is a warm closing used in a letter or message to express affection to the recipient.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective πολλά (many) and the neuter plural noun φιλιά (kisses).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
πολλά φιλιά is used as an informal closing in messages or letters to friends and family. You may also use the informal πολλά φιλάκια to say "many kisses". In professional contexts, you should instead use a more formal closing such as Με εκτίμηση (With respect).
How does it change in a sentence?
The word φιλιά is the plural form of the neuter noun φιλί (kiss).
How do you pronounce it?
pollá filiá
Did you know?
- Unlike English, where 'kisses' can sometimes feel quite romantic, the Greek πολλά φιλιά is widely accepted between close friends of any gender to show platonic warmth.
- While πολλά φιλιά is written, Greeks often express this affection in person with two kisses on each cheek, starting on the right.
- In Greek, the word for 'kiss' φιλί shares the same root as φιλία, which means 'friendship'.
Examples in context
- Πολλά φιλιά σε εσένα!Polla filia se esena!Many kisses to you!
- Πολλά φιλιά, η μαμά σου.Polla filia, i mama sou.Many kisses, your mom.
Example conversation
Anastasia is sending a goodbye text message to Nikos.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΠρέπει να φύγω τώρα, Νίκο.Prepei na fygo tora, Niko.I have to go now, Nikos.
- Νίκος NikosΕντάξει, θα μιλήσουμε αργότερα.Entaxei, tha milisoume argotera.Okay, we will talk later.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΝαι, πολλά φιλιά!Nai, polla philia!Yes, many kisses!
- Νίκος NikosΚι εγώ, γεια σου!Ki ego, geia sou!Me too, bye!
