Greek for Kids

How to Say "How are you" in Greek

A simple question that shows you care about another person's day.

In Greek (Ελληνικά)

Τι κάνεις? (Ti kánis?)

Pronounced: tee KAH-nees

How to use this phrase

  • Greet a friend: Try saying "Τι κάνεις? (Ti kánis?)" 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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