καλώς

See also: κάλως, καλός, κάλος, and καλῶς

Greek

Etymology

From Ancient Greek καλῶς (kalôs). Cognate with Tsakonian καούρ (kaoúr).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kaˈlos/
• Hyphenation: κα‧λώς
• Homophone: καλός (kalós)

Adverb

καλώς • (kalós)

1. well, all right, alright

   Synonym: καλά (kalá)

   έχει καλώς ― échei kalós ― all is well

   καλώς ή κακώς ― kalós í kakós ― for better or for worse

Derived terms

• καλώς ήρθατε (kalós írthate, “welcome”, second person plural)^†
• καλώς ήρθες (kalós írthes, “welcome”, second person singular)
• καλώς ορίσατε (kalós orísate, “welcome”, second person plural)
• καλώς όρισες (kalós órises, “welcome”, second person singular)

 

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)