γεια

Greek

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek ὑγίεια (hugíeia, “health”)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʝa/

Interjection

1. hi, hello
2. bye
3. cheers, your health
4. bravo
5. Alternative form of υγεία (ygeía) (health)

Related terms

• γεια σου (geia sou, “hello, goodbye”) (singular, informal)
• γεια σας (geia sas, “hello, goodbye”) (plural, formal form)
• (dated) έχε γεια (éche geia), έχετε γεια (échete geia)