γερός
gerós/ʝeˈɾos/masculine
In Greek, the phrase "well" meaning "in good health" is expressed as γερός (gerós). Wiktionary also lists υγιής (ygiís).
Meaning: in good health (adj)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| γερός | gerós | /ʝeˈɾos/ | masculine |
| υγιής | ygiís | /i.ʝiˈis/ | feminine, masculine |
Which one should you use?
The form γερός is the masculine version. The form υγιής is also used to mean healthy and can be used for both masculine and feminine subjects.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine form γερός changes to the feminine form γερή when describing a woman or a feminine noun. The masculine form γερός changes to the neuter form γερό when describing a neuter noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ʝeˈɾos/ (gerós).
Did you know?
- While υγιής describes health, the word υγεία is often used as a toast, similar to saying 'cheers' or 'to your health'.
- The word υγιής is the direct ancestor of the English word 'hygiene'.
- In some regional dialects, γερός is used as a synonym for 'strong' or 'sturdy' when referring to an object, not just a person.
Examples in context
- Πώς περάσατε;How did it go?
- Περάσαμε πολύ καλά!We had a great time!
- Είναι καλά;Is she okay?
- Ναι, είναι πολύ καλά τώρα.Yes, she is doing very well now.
- Φέρονται διακριτικά και ευγενικά.They are behaving well and politely.
- Ο παππούς είναι γερός.O pappoús eínai gerós.Grandpa is well.
- Είμαι γερός και δυνατός.Eímai gerós kai dynastós.I am well and strong.
Example conversation
Kyriaki asks Giorgos about his father's health.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΠώς είναι ο πατέρας σου τώρα;Pós eínai o patéras sou tóra?How is your father now?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΕίναι πολύ γερός, ευχαριστώ.Eínai polý gerós, efcharistó.He is in very good health, thank you.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΑυτό είναι πολύ καλό να το ακούω.Aftó eínai polý kaló na to akoúo.That is very good to hear.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΝαι, κάνει τακτικά γυμναστική.Nai, kánei taktiká gymnastikí.Yes, he exercises regularly.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “well” translations and entries γερός, υγιής, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries γερός, υγιής, CC BY-SA 4.0.
