How to Say “Thank You for Your Time” in Greek

ευχαριστώ για τον χρόνο σας
efcharistó gia ton chróno sas
The English phrase "thank you for your time" is translated into Greek as ευχαριστώ για τον χρόνο σας (efcharistó gia ton chróno sas).
This phrase is a polite expression used to show gratitude to someone for spending time listening to or helping you.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of ευχαριστώ (I thank), για (for), τον χρόνο (the time) and σας (your/yours).

How does it change in a sentence?

If you are speaking to one person you know well or a child, use the singular possessive pronoun σου instead of the plural/polite σας in the phrase ευχαριστώ για τον χρόνο σου.

How do you pronounce it?

efcharistó gia ton chróno sas

Did you know?

  • The root of ευχαριστώ is also the source of the English word 'eucharist'. Both terms originate from the Greek word for 'thanksgiving'.
  • The verb ευχαριστώ is built from the words for 'well' and 'grace', meaning to bestow grace or favor well.
  • In very formal written Greek, instead of saying 'your time', one might refer to the 'precious time' of the listener to add a layer of respect.

Examples in context

  • Κύριε Σμίθ, σας ευχαριστώ πολύ για τον χρόνο σας και για την εκτίμηση που έδειξατε στη συνάντησή μας.
    Mr. Smith, thank you very much for your time and for the appreciation you showed during our meeting.
  • Μαρία, σε ευχαριστώ πολύ για τον χρόνο σου να με βοηθήσεις με την εργασία μου!
    Maria, thank you very much for your time helping me with my assignment!
  • Ευχαριστώ για τον χρόνο σας και τις συμβουλές σας.
    Efcharistó gia ton chróno sas kai tis symvoulés sas.
    Thank you for your time and your advice.
  • Ευχαριστώ για τον χρόνο σας, θα επικοινωνήσω μαζί σας.
    Efcharistó gia ton chróno sas, tha epikoinísó mazí sas.
    Thank you for your time, I will contact you.

Example conversation

At the end of a formal business meeting.

  1. Κυριακή Kyriaki

    Ήταν μια πολύ χρήσιμη συναντήγηση.
    Ítan mia polý chrýsimi synantígisi.
    It was a very useful meeting.
  2. Δημήτρης Dimitris

    Χαίρομαι που τα πράγματα ήταν ξεκάθαρα.
    Chaíromai pou ta prágmata ítan xekáthara.
    I am glad that things were clear.
  3. Κυριακή Kyriaki

    Ευχαριστώ για τον χρόνο σας, κύριε Δημήτρη.
    Efcharistó gia ton chróno sas, kýrie Dimítri.
    Thank you for your time, Mr. Dimitris.
  4. Δημήτρης Dimitris

    Παρακαλώ, καλή συνέχεια, κυρία Κυριακή.
    Parakaló, kalí synécheia, kyría Kyriakí.
    You're welcome, have a nice day, Ms. Kyriaki.

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