ευχαριστώ, κύριε
efcharistó, kýrie/ef.xa.ɾiˈsto ˈci.ɾi.e/word by word
The English phrase "thank you, sir" is translated into Greek as ευχαριστώ, κύριε (efcharistó, kýrie).
This phrase is a polite way to express gratitude to a man.
Which one should you use?
If you are addressing a woman instead of a man, you should use the feminine form ευχαριστώ, κυρία.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase ευχαριστώ, κύριε, the word for 'sir' is written as κύριε because it is in the vocative case, which is used when addressing someone directly.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ef.xa.ɾiˈsto ˈci.ɾi.e/. The word has 7 syllables, and the stress is on the 4th syllable.
Did you know?
- While κύριε is the standard for 'sir', it is also the word used to address God in prayer, similar to 'Lord'.
- The verb ευχαριστώ shares the same ancient root as the English word 'eucharist', which refers to the Christian communion service.
- The response to ευχαριστώ, κύριε is often παρακαλώ, which is the same word used to say 'please'.
Examples in context
- Σας ευχαριστώ, κύριε, για την ευγένεια σας.Thank you, sir, for your kindness.
- Σας ευχαριστώ ευγενικά, κύριε, για την πολύτιμη βοήθειά σας.Thank you kindly, sir, for your valuable help.
- Ευχαριστώ, κύριε, για τη βοήθεια.Efcharistó, kírie, gia ti voítheia.Thank you, sir, for the help.
- Ευχαριστώ, κύριε, για το δώρο.Efcharistó, kírie, gia to dóro.Thank you, sir, for the gift.
Example conversation
Maria is returning a book to an elderly man in a library.
- Νίκος NikosΠαρακαλώ, Μαρία.Parakaló, María.You're welcome, Maria.
- Μαρία MariaΕυχαριστώ, κύριε, για το βιβλίο.Efcharistó, kírie, gia to vivlío.Thank you, sir, for the book.
- Νίκος NikosΕίστε πολύ ευγενική.Íste polý efgenikí.You are very kind.
- Μαρία MariaΚαλή σας συνέχεια.Kalí sas sinechía.Have a nice day.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (ευχαριστώ, κύριε) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ευχαριστώ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
