Greek for Kids
How to Say "Hello" in Greek
The most useful word to start any conversation. Kids can use it to greet friends, teachers, and family from any culture.
In Greek (Ελληνικά)
Γεια σου (Yia sou)
Pronounced: YAH-soo
How to use this phrase
- Greet a friend: Try saying "Γεια σου (Yia sou)" the next time you meet someone who speaks Greek.
- Practice with family: Use it during dinner or while watching a Greek cartoon together.
- Be respectful: Speaking even a few words in someone's language shows you care about their culture.
- Have fun: Don't worry about being perfect — every native speaker started where you are now.
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