είσαι σέξι
eisai sexi
In Greek, the phrase used to say "you're hot" is είσαι σέξι (eisai sexi).
The phrase είσαι σέξι is used to tell someone that they are sexually attractive.
Which one should you use?
While είσαι σέξι specifically implies sexual attractiveness, the informal phrase Είσαι πολύ ωραίος/ωραία is used to say "You are very handsome/pretty".
How do you pronounce it?
eisai sexi
Did you know?
- If you tell someone είσαι ζεστός, you are not calling them attractive but stating that they are physically warm to the touch.
- While σέξι is a loanword, Greeks often use the words θεός and θεά meaning 'god' and 'goddess' to describe someone who is exceptionally attractive.
- The term σέξι is gender-neutral in Greek, meaning it stays the same whether you are talking to a man or a woman.
Examples in context
- Είσαι σέξι με αυτό το φόρεμα.Eísai séxi me aftó to fórema.You're sexy in that dress.
- Είσαι σέξι όταν γελάς.Eísai séxi ótan gelás.You're sexy when you laugh.
- Είσαι σέξι και πολύ γοητευτικός.Eísai séxi kai polý goiteftikós.You're sexy and very charming.
Example conversation
A couple is getting ready for a date night.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΚώστα, είσαι σέξι με αυτό το πουκάμισο.Kostas, eisai sexy me afto to poukamiso.Kostas, you're hot in that shirt.
- Κώστας KostasΕυχαριστώ, Κυριακή! Εσύ είσαι ακόμα πιο όμορφη.Efcharisto, Kyriaki! Esy eisai akoma pio omorfi.Thanks, Kyriaki! You are even more beautiful.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΤι γλυκός είσαι!Ti glykos eisai!How sweet you are!
- Κώστας KostasΠάμε τώρα πριν αργήσουμε.Pame tora prin argisoume.Let's go now before we're late.
