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How do you say "greet" in Greek?
χαιρετώ
chaireto
In Greek, "greet" is χαιρετώ (chaireto).
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Pronunciation
This word transliterates to "chaireto", with a clear accent on the third syllable that shapes its whole sound.
Grammar notes
χαιρετώ is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Μας χαιρέτησε με ένα χαμόγελο.
Mas chairetise me ena chamogelo.
She greeted us with a smile.
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How to remember χαιρετώ
The opening sound 'chai' in 'chaireto' is the handle to grab onto; attach a tiny scene of 'greet' to that sound and recall gets easier.
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- kneel γονατίζω
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Questions about χαιρετώ
How do you pronounce χαιρετώ?
This word transliterates to "chaireto", with a clear accent on the third syllable that shapes its whole sound.
Is χαιρετώ formal or casual?
χαιρετώ is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is χαιρετώ used in Greek?
χαιρετώ is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Μας χαιρέτησε με ένα χαμόγελο. (She greeted us with a smile.).
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