How to say “Goodbye” in Ancient Greek
The most common way to say “goodbye” in Ancient Greek. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
ἔρρωσο
érrōso
In a sentence
English
Goodbye, thank you.
Ancient Greek
ἔρρωσο, χάριν σοι ἔχω
Frequently asked
How do you say "Goodbye" in Ancient Greek?
"Goodbye" in Ancient Greek is "ἔρρωσο". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "ἔρρωσο" written in Ancient Greek?
Ancient Greek uses the Greek alphabet, an alphabet. "ἔρρωσο" is the standard left-to-right written form.
How do you pronounce "ἔρρωσο" in Ancient Greek?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "ἔρρωσο" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "ἔρρωσο" mean in English?
"ἔρρωσο" is the Ancient Greek way of saying "Goodbye" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "Goodbye" in Ancient Greek?
Many languages — including Ancient Greek — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "ἔρρωσο" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Is there a free Ancient Greek dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Ancient Greek dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "ἔρρωσο" or any other Ancient Greek text.