αντίο

Greek

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian addio.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /aˈdio/
• Hyphenation: α‧ντί‧ο

Interjection

αντίο • (antío)

1. goodbye, adieu, farewell

   αντίο σου ― antío sou ― goodbye to you (singular) ^†

   αντίο σας ― antío sas ― goodbye to you (plural) ^†

Synonyms

• στο καλό (sto kaló)
• χαίρετε (chaírete)
• γεια (geia)
• εις το επανιδείν (eis to epanideín, “until we meet again”)

Usage notes

† The 2nd person singular form is familiar and informal, used with family, friends, children and younger people — the plural is formal and polite, it is used with strangers and to give respect. (see:: T-V distinction)