How to say “How are you?” in Ancient Greek
The most common way to say “how are you?” in Ancient Greek. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
πῶς ἔχεις;
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Ancient Greek
χαῖρε, πῶς ἔχεις;
Frequently asked
How do you say "How are you?" in Ancient Greek?
"How are you?" in Ancient Greek is "πῶς ἔχεις;". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "πῶς ἔχεις;" written in Ancient Greek?
Ancient Greek uses the Greek alphabet, an alphabet. "πῶς ἔχεις;" is the standard left-to-right written form.
How do you pronounce "πῶς ἔχεις;" in Ancient Greek?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "πῶς ἔχεις;" 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 "πῶς ἔχεις;" mean in English?
"πῶς ἔχεις;" is the Ancient Greek way of saying "How are you?" 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 "How are you?" in Ancient Greek?
Many languages — including Ancient Greek — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "πῶς ἔχεις;" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Ancient Greek spoken?
Ancient Greek is spoken by an estimated 5,000 people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
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 "πῶς ἔχεις;" or any other Ancient Greek text.