How to say “How are you?” in Greek
The most common way to say “how are you?” in Greek. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Τι κάνεις;
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Greek
Γεια σου, Τι κάνεις;
Frequently asked
How do you say "How are you?" in Greek?
"How are you?" in Greek is "Τι κάνεις;". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Τι κάνεις;" written in Greek?
Greek uses the Greek alphabet, an alphabet. "Τι κάνεις;" is the standard left-to-right written form.
How do you pronounce "Τι κάνεις;" in Greek?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Τι κάνεις;" 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 "Τι κάνεις;" mean in English?
"Τι κάνεις;" is the 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 Greek?
Many languages — including Greek — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Τι κάνεις;" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Greek spoken?
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Is there a free Greek dictionary?
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