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How do you say "happy birthday" in Greek?
Χρόνια πολλά
Chronia polla
In Greek, "happy birthday" is Χρόνια πολλά (Chronia polla).
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Pronunciation
Break "Chronia polla" down slowly and you'll notice the fourth syllable pulls more weight than the rest.
Grammar notes
Χρόνια πολλά is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
happy birthday
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How to remember Χρόνια πολλά
Notice how 'chro' sits inside 'Chronia polla' — pair it with a quick mental snapshot of 'happy birthday' happening right as you say it.
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Questions about Χρόνια πολλά
How do you pronounce Χρόνια πολλά?
Break "Chronia polla" down slowly and you'll notice the fourth syllable pulls more weight than the rest.
Is Χρόνια πολλά formal or casual?
Χρόνια πολλά is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is Χρόνια πολλά used in Greek?
Χρόνια πολλά is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (happy birthday).
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