How to Say "See" in Greek - How To Say Guide

βλέπω

vlépo/ˈvle.po/

To see in Greek is βλέπω (vlépo).

The primary way to express the act of perceiving with the eyes is through the verb βλέπω. While βλέπω is the most commonly used word for see, other expressions exist depending on the context. For example, you might use Κοίτα to say 'look' in a casual setting or the slang term Τσέκαρε among younger people to mean 'take a look at' or 'see'. If you want to politely suggest that someone take a look at something, you can use the phrase Να δούμε, which translates to 'let's see' or 'shall we see'.

Meaning: perceive with the eyes (verb)

Which one should you use?

While βλέπω is the standard form, you may encounter different versions based on the situation. Δείτε is the plural form and is used when addressing a group in a formal manner. For a more casual, command-like way to say 'look', use Κοίτα. If you are speaking with younger Greeks in an informal setting, you might hear the slang Τσέκαρε.

Related words

How does it change in a sentence?

The verb changes depending on the subject and tense. The second person singular (you see) is βλέπεις, and the third person plural (they see) is βλέπουν. To talk about the past, the simple past aorist form is είδα (I saw). For the future, the verb uses the particle θα. For example, θα δει means 'he/she/it will see'.

How do you pronounce it?

The pronunciation is /ˈvle.po/ (vlé-po). The stress is on the first of the two syllables.

Did you know?

If you want to sound like a local teenager, you can skip βλέπω entirely and use Τσέκαρε, a loanword from the English 'check'.
In Greek, the verb βλέπω can be used to mean 'to look out for' or 'to watch over', adding a sense of protective observation beyond simple sight.
The phrase Να δούμε is used more as a social tool for stalling or expressing cautious curiosity than a literal command to 'let us see'.

Examples in context

Χαίρομαι που σε βλέπω.
I'm glad to see you.
This sentence shows how to use βλέπω to express pleasure at seeing someone.
Tatoeba #1503702 by glavkos, translation #22588 by CK
Βλέπω ότι είσαι απασχολημένη.
I see you've been busy.
This sentence uses βλέπω to indicate observing a state or situation.
Tatoeba #2632678 by Zeus, translation #2046731 by CK
Κάθε φορά που το βλέπω κλαίω.
Every time I see this play, I always cry.
This sentence uses βλέπω to describe a reaction to seeing a specific thing.
Tatoeba #7818602 by eypros, translation #7818545 by CK
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Example conversation

Kostas and Eleni are looking for something in a room.

Κώστας Kostas

Δεν βλέπω τα κλειδιά μου πουθενά.
Den vlepo ta klidia mou pouthena.
I don't see my keys anywhere.
Ελένη Eleni

Κοίτα πάνω στο τραπέζι, Κώστα.
Koita pano sto trapezi, Kosta.
Look on the table, Kostas.
Κώστας Kostas

Τώρα τα βλέπω, είναι δίπλα στο πορτοφόλι.
Tora ta vlepo, einai dipla sto portofoli.
Now I see them, they are next to the wallet.
Ελένη Eleni

Είπες ότι δεν τα βλέπες!
Eipes oti den ta vleps!
You said you didn't see them!

Sources

Wiktionary, “see” translations and entries βλέπω, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.

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