ευχαριστώ
efcharistó/ef.xa.ɾiˈsto/
In Greek, 'thank you' is said 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 using ευχαριστώ. You can also use the phrase Efcharistó polý to mean 'thank you very much'.
What does it mean word for word?
The colloquial phrase να ’σαι καλά literally means 'be well'.
Which one should you use?
While ευχαριστώ is the standard way to express gratitude, να ’σαι καλά is a well-wish used in response to a favor.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is efcharistó. The IPA 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. The phrase να ’σαι καλά is used as a casual way to say 'thank you' or 'take care' when someone does something nice for you.
Did you know?
- The word ευχαριστώ shares the same root as the English word 'eucharist', referring to the Christian ritual of thanksgiving.
- In Greek, the word παρακαλώ, used to respond to ευχαριστώ, also means 'please' and 'I beg you'.
- In many Greek contexts, a physical nod or a slight touch on the arm often accompanies ευχαριστώ to emphasize sincerity in ways English speakers might find more intense.
Examples in context
- Σε ευχαριστώ για όλα.Thank you for everything.This sentence shows how to use ευχαριστώ to thank someone for everything.Tatoeba #4960642 by Tensai, translation #2107842 by Eldad
- Ευχαριστώ για το δώρο σου.Thank you for your present.This sentence uses ευχαριστώ to thank someone for a present.Tatoeba #3179350 by Zeus, translation #34097 by CK
- Ευχαριστώ για τη βοήθειά σου.Thank you for your help.This sentence uses ευχαριστώ to thank someone for their help.Tatoeba #2866734 by glavkos, translation #462516 by lukaszpp
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Example conversation
Maria gives Kostas a book she borrowed.
- Μαρία MariaΟρίστε το βιβλίο, Κώστα.Oríste to vivlío, Kósta.Here is the book, Kostas.
- Κώστας KostasΣε ευχαριστώ πολύ, Μαρία!Se efcharistó polý, María!Thank you very much, Maria!
- Μαρία MariaΠαρακαλώ, χάρηκα που το διάβασες.Parakaló, chárika pou to diávases.You're welcome, I'm glad you read it.
- Κώστας KostasΉταν υπέροχο, ευχαριστώ ξανά.Ítan ypérocho, efcharistó xaná.It was wonderful, thank you again.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thank you” translations and entries ευχαριστώ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ευχαριστώ, να, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
