![]() ![]() If you are talking to someone older, someone you don’t know or maybe even a group of people, you can say σας ευχαριστώ (sas efcharistó). When it comes to formality, everything you have to do is to switch to the plural form. Or even ευχαριστώ πάρα πολύ (efcharistó para poli) meaning ‘thank you very much’. ![]() If you are especially thankful to them, you can also say ευχαριστώ πολύ (efcharistó poli) which means ‘thanks a lot’. Although informal, s’ efcharistó is more similar to ‘thank you’ and can be used safely when giving thanks to friends or colleagues. However, if you want to say more than just ‘thanks’, you can say σ’ ευχαριστώ (s’ efcharistó) which is ‘thank you’ in Greek. Most Greek people speak English and won’t expect you to be fluent in Greek. It’s not a Greek tragedy if your Greek vocabulary is not on point. It’s true that ευχαριστώ ( efcharistó – ‘thanks’) is more than enough to ‘survive’ in Greece. Generally, it is most commonly used as a response to a small act of kindness or a basic courtesy from a friend, family member or colleague.Īdditionally, if you feel like it’s appropriate, you can also use it to thank the friendly taverna keeper at the end of the night.Ī funny but very good mnemonic for remembering how to say efcharistó is to think of it as ‘ef-harry’s-toe’. More similar to ‘thanks’ than ‘thank you’, efcharistó is an informal way of expressing gratitude. (Ευχαριστώ) Efcharistó is the most popular way to say ‘thank you’ in Greek. As a result, you’ll know exactly what to say and when to say it. Additionally, we’ll also go over how to say ‘please’ or ‘you’re welcome’ in Greek. The thanks you’ll actually need and use in real life. In this quick Greek lesson, we’ll show you only the practical ways to say thank you in Greek. It all seems so complicated now, but it won’t be once you read on. It all depends on the context, who you are talking to, what are thanking them for and how well you know that person. It’s only natural to expect the same from Greek. But what are all the other ways to express gratitude in Greek depending on the context?Įven in English, there is more than one way to say ‘ thank you’. A heartfelt efcharistó (‘thanks’) can truly work wonders. Greek people are known for their hospitality and good mood, but your attempt to speak Greek will multiply that by 100. A single word is all you need to receive dozens of smiles. Knowing how to say ‘ thank you’ in Greek is probably the most you can achieve with the least amount of effort. ![]()
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