ευχαριστώ
efcharistó/ef.xa.ɾiˈsto/
Thank you in Greek is expressed as ευχαριστώ (efcharistó). Wiktionary also lists να ’σαι καλά (na ’sai kalá) and φχαριστώ (fcharistó).
Meaning: an expression of gratitude (intj)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| ευχαριστώ | efcharistó | /ef.xa.ɾiˈsto/ |
| να ’σαι καλά | na ’sai kalá | |
| φχαριστώ | fcharistó |
The primary way to express gratitude is through the verb ευχαριστώ. You may also encounter the idiomatic expression να ’σαι καλά, which is used casually to say thank you or to wish someone well after they have done something for you.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase να ’σαι καλά literally means 'be well'.
Which one should you use?
ευχαριστώ is the standard verb meaning 'I thank you', whereas να ’σαι καλά is a more idiomatic and colloquial expression of gratitude.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of ευχαριστώ is /ef.xa.ɾiˈsto/. It has 4 syllables, and the stress is on the 4th syllable.
When do people say it?
When someone says ευχαριστώ, the standard response is παρακαλώ (you're welcome).
Did you know?
- The word ευχαριστώ shares a root with the word 'eucharist' used in Christian communion services. Both terms stem from the Greek idea of 'giving thanks'.
- In many Greek contexts, responding to a thank you with παρακαλώ is not just 'you are welcome', but literally means 'I beg of you' or 'please'.
- Depending on the region, some Greek speakers may respond to ευχαριστώ with τίς ευχαριστείς, which essentially means 'who are you thanking?'
Examples in context
- Σε ευχαριστώ για όλα.Thank you for everything.This sentence is useful for saying thank you for everything using ευχαριστώ.Tatoeba #4960642 by Tensai, translation #2107842 by Eldad
- Ευχαριστώ για το δώρο σου.Thank you for your present.This sentence is useful for saying thank you for a present using ευχαριστώ.Tatoeba #3179350 by Zeus, translation #34097 by CK
- Ευχαριστώ για τη βοήθειά σου.Thank you for your help.This sentence is useful for saying thank you for help using ευχαριστώ.Tatoeba #2866734 by glavkos, translation #462516 by lukaszpp
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Example conversation
Kostas hands Anastasia a cup of coffee in a cafe.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΕυχαριστώ πολύ για τον καφέ.Efcharistó polý gia ton kafé.Thank you very much for the coffee.
- Κώστας KostasΠαρακαλώ, καλό πρωινό σου!Parakaló, kaló protinó sou!You're welcome, have a good morning!
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΕυχαριστώ, καλή συνέχεια σε σένα.Efcharistó, kalí sinécheia se séna.Thank you, have a good rest of your day.
- Κώστας KostasΕπίσης, γεια σου!Epísis, geia sou!You too, bye!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thank you” translations and entries ευχαριστώ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
