How to Say "You Look Good" in Greek

φαίνεσαι όμορφος

faínesai ómorfos

In Greek, the phrase "you look good" is expressed as φαίνεσαι όμορφος (faínesai ómorfos).

This phrase is used as a compliment to tell someone that they are physically attractive or handsome.

What does it mean word for word?

The verb φαίνεσαι literally means "you appear" or "you seem", rather than the English "to look" in the sense of using one's sight.

Which one should you use?

While φαίνεσαι όμορφος refers to how someone looks at the moment, the phrase είσαι όμορφος means "you are handsome", which refers to a permanent trait.

Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?

There are different levels of formality available. For a polite way to say "You have a good appearance", use Έχετε καλή εμφάνιση. In informal settings, you can say Φαίνεσαι καλή to a female. For a colloquial and slang-based way to say "You look great", you can use Γαμάτος or Γαμάτη.

How does it change in a sentence?

The adjective must change to the feminine form όμορφη if you are speaking to a woman. Specifically, φαίνεσαι όμορφη is used when addressing a female.

How do you pronounce it?

faínesai ómorfos

Did you know?

In traditional Greek superstition, some believe that praising a baby or a child by saying they are όμορφος can attract the 'evil eye', so parents may deflect the compliment.
The phrase φαίνεσαι όμορφος uses a verb that shares a root with the English word 'phenomenon', as both describe things that 'appear' or 'show' themselves to the senses.
The word μορφή inside the compliment is the same root used in the English word 'metamorphosis', describing a change in shape or form.

Examples in context

Φαίνεσαι όμορφος με αυτό το μπλουζάκι.
Fainese omorfos me afto to blouzaki.
You look handsome in that t-shirt.
Φαίνεσαι όμορφος όταν χαμογελάς.
Fainese omorfos otan chamogelas.
You look handsome when you smile.

Example conversation

Eleni is complimenting Georgios before they go to a party.

Ελένη Eleni

Γιώργο, φαίνεσαι όμορφος με αυτό το πουκάμισο.
Giórgo, faínesai ómorphos me aftó to poukámiso.
Georgios, you look good in this shirt.
Γιώργος Giorgos

Ευχαριστώ, Ελένη! Εσύ επίσης είσαι υπέροχη.
Efcharistó, Eléni! Esý epísis eísai ypérochi.
Thank you, Eleni! You look wonderful too.
Ελένη Eleni

Είμαστε έτοιμοι να φύγουμε τώρα.
Eímaste étoimoi na fýgoume tóra.
We are ready to leave now.
Γιώργος Giorgos

Ναι, πάμε να φύγουμε.
Nai, páme na fýgoume.
Yes, let's go.

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How to Say “You Look Good” in Greek