Greek

Alternative forms

• καλωσήρθατε ‎(kalosírthate)

Interjection

καλώς ήρθατε • ‎(kalós írthate)

1. welcome (second person plural, formal ‡)

Synonyms

• καλώς ήρθες ‎(kalós írthes, “second person singular”)†
• καλώς όρισες ‎(kalós órises, “second person singular”)†
• καλώς ορίσατε ‎(kalós orísate, “second person plural”)‡

Usage notes

you — when using the second-person to an individual in Greek a choice must be made between using the singular or plural form of the verb. The choice made depends upon the relationship between the speaker and the person spoken to (see: T–V distinction).

† The singular form is familiar and informal, used with family, friends, children and younger people: γεια σου ‎(geia sou, “hello”), τι κάνεις; ‎(ti káneis?, “how are you?”).

‡ The plural is formal and polite, and used with strangers and to give respect: γεια σας ‎(geia sas, “hello”), τι κάνετε; ‎(ti kánete?, “how are you?”).