ευχαριστώ
efcharistó/ef.xa.ɾiˈsto/
In Greek, 'thank you' 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 by using ευχαριστώ.
Which one should you use?
ευχαριστώ is a direct expression of gratitude, whereas the colloquial να ’σαι καλά is used to say 'thanks' or 'be well' when someone does you a favor or when you are ending a conversation.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Greek Cypriots may use the expression Efharistó polý to mean 'thank you very much'.
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?
The standard response to ευχαριστώ is παρακαλώ.
Did you know?
- The root of ευχαριστώ is closely related to the English word 'eucharist', which refers to a religious rite of giving thanks.
- While παρακαλώ is the standard response to ευχαριστώ, it literally means 'I pray' or 'I beg', acting more like 'please' than 'you are welcome'.
- If you use the colloquial να ’σαι καλά as a way to say 'thanks', you are actually issuing a literal blessing for the person to 'be well'.
Examples in context
- Σε ευχαριστώ για όλα.Thank you for everything.Tatoeba #4960642 by Tensai, translation #2107842 by Eldad
- Ευχαριστώ για το δώρο σου.Thank you for your present.Tatoeba #3179350 by Zeus, translation #34097 by CK
- Ευχαριστώ για τη βοήθειά σου.Thank you for your help.Tatoeba #2866734 by glavkos, translation #462516 by lukaszpp
- ΕυχαριστώThank you
- 53 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Giorgos gives Maria a cup of coffee in an office.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΜαρία, σου φέρνω έναν καφέ.Maria, sou ferno enan kafe.Maria, I am bringing you a coffee.
- Μαρία MariaΕυχαριστώ πολύ, Γιώργο.Efharisto poli, Giorgo.Thank you very much, Giorgos.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΠαρακαλώ, δεν έκανα τίποτα.Parakalo, den ekana tipota.You're welcome, it was nothing.
- Μαρία MariaΕίναι πολύ ζεστός.Einai poly zestos.It is very hot.
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.
