What does Kalispera mean?
good afternoon
Greetings. Start your day off right with the morning greeting kalimera, meaning good morning. The same word structure applies throughout the day, so just switch to kalispera (good afternoon) and kalinixta (good night) as time passes. For a more informal greeting, try yasas (hello) or yasou (hi).
What does ya sou mean?
your health
It is a multi-purpose term with a literal translation of “your health” in English and is used to wish good health upon a person. Sometimes, in informal settings like a casual bar, Greeks might also say “yassou” to make an informal toast in the same way Americans say “cheers.”
What does Yassas mean in Greek?
hello
‘Ya’ Ya is the shortened version of yassas, which means ‘hello’ and ‘goodbye’. Ya is the equivalent of hi and bye: a chilled, friendly way of speaking to someone as you arrive or leave.
How do you pronounce Yassas?
Say “Yassas” (pronounced “YAH-sas”) X Research source in formal situations, or when you’re informally greeting two or more people at the same time. Use this formal version if you’re addressing a stranger or an older person.
How do you say hello in Crete?
Yiasou. This is an informal way of saying both ‘hello’ and ‘goodbye’ and is, therefore, one of the most common words you’ll hear while in Crete. For a politer way of saying hello, yia sas will do the trick!
How do you say happy birthday in Greece?
Greek: Χρόνια πολλά! Romanization: Hrónia polá! Meaning: “Happy birthday!” / “Happy Name Day!” (Literally: [I wish you] many years [to live]!)
How do you call a girl beautiful in Greek?
If you want to say that a girl is beautiful you say: όμορφη (omorfi)
What is thank you in Greek Cypriot?
Cypriots like to say thank you in many different ways, ‘teşekkür ederim’ is used for almost every occasion. Locals like to give a gift back to say thank you.