καλό ταξίδι
kaló taxídi
The English phrase "safe journey" is translated into Greek as καλό ταξίδι (kaló taxídi).
καλό ταξίδι is used to wish someone a pleasant and secure trip. It is a versatile phrase suitable for both long-distance travel, such as a flight or a road trip and for shorter trips.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective καλό (good) and the noun ταξίδι (journey/trip).
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective καλό is in the neuter singular form to agree with the neuter noun ταξίδι.
How do you pronounce it?
kaló taxídi
When do people say it?
When someone says καλό ταξίδι to you, a common and natural response is Ευχαριστώ! (Thank you!).
Did you know?
- The root of ταξίδι is related to the English word 'tactics', as both stem from the Greek idea of arranging and ordering elements for a specific goal.
- When someone departs, you might also hear the blessing Ο Θεός μαζί σου (God be with you). While not a direct translation of 'safe journey', it serves a similar cultural function of wishing protection during travel.
- While καλό ταξίδι is the standard wish for a trip, Greeks also use the phrase καλό δρόμο meaning 'good road' to specifically wish someone safety during the actual act of driving or walking.
Examples in context
- Καλό ταξίδι!Safe journey!
- Καλό ταξίδι και φρόντισε τον εαυτό σου.Kaló taxídi kai fróntise ton eaftoú sou.Safe journey and take care of yourself.
- Σου εύχομαι καλό ταξίδι, Κώστα.Sou éfchomai kaló taxídi, Kósta.I wish you a safe journey, Kostas.
- Καλό ταξίδι σε όλους τους επισκέπτες.Kaló taxídi se ólous tous episképtes.Safe journey to all the visitors.
Example conversation
Anastasia is seeing Kostas off at the airport.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΚαλό ταξίδι, Κώστα!Kaló taxídi, Kósta!Safe journey, Kostas!
- Κώστας KostasΕυχαριστώ πολύ, Αναστασία.Efcharistó polý, Anastasia.Thank you very much, Anastasia.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΘα σε περιμένω εδώ.Tha se periméno edó.I will be waiting for you here.
- Κώστας KostasΤα λέμε σύντομα.Ta léme sýntoma.See you soon.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry καλό ταξίδι, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
