ευχαριστώ
efcharistó/ef.xa.ɾiˈsto/
In Greek, thanks is expressed as ευχαριστώ (efcharistó).
ευχαριστώ is used to express appreciation or gratitude. To say 'thanks for [something]', use the construction ευχαριστώ για followed by the noun or the accusative case.
Meaning: used to express appreciation or gratitude (intj)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To say 'thank you' to a group of people or to one person in a formal or polite manner, use σας ευχαριστώ.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /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, which means both 'please' and 'you're welcome'.
Did you know?
- The word ευχαριστώ shares a root with the English word 'eucharist', which refers to a Christian communion service.
- Depending on the region, a Greek speaker might respond to ευχαριστώ with δεν έγινε τίποτα, which literally means 'nothing happened'.
- The word ευχαριστώ is built from ευ meaning 'well' and χαριστω relating to 'grace' or 'favor', literally meaning 'I give thanks' or 'I grace well'.
Examples in context
- Σε ευχαριστώ για όλα.Thanks for everything.This sentence is useful for saying thanks for everything using ευχαριστώ.Tatoeba #4960642 by Tensai, translation #2107841 by Eldad
- Σ' ευχαριστώ που ήρθες!Thanks for coming!This sentence is useful for saying thanks for coming using ευχαριστώ.Tatoeba #5362593 by Zeus, translation #3620828 by Ricardo14
- Ευχαριστώ για τα εισιτήρια!Thanks for the tickets!This sentence is useful for saying thanks for the tickets using ευχαριστώ.Tatoeba #5365761 by Zeus, translation #6157138 by amoeba
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Example conversation
Kyriaki gives Dimitris a cup of coffee.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΕυχαριστώ, Κυριακή!Efcharistó, Kyriakí!Thanks, Kyriaki!
- Κυριακή KyriakiΠαρακαλώ, Δημήτρη.Parakaló, Dimítri.You're welcome, Dimitris.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΕυχαριστώ πολύ για τον καφέ.Efcharistó polý gia ton kafé.Thank you very much for the coffee.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΤίποτα, είναι χαρά μου!Típota, eínai chará mou!It's nothing, it's my pleasure!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thanks” translations and entries ευχαριστώ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ευχαριστώ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
