Significado
A common morning greeting.
Contexto cultural
In cities like Athens, it is the standard way to greet anyone in a shop. In smaller villages, people often add a friendly 'how are you' after the greeting. The usage is identical, though the accent might vary slightly. Used as a cultural marker to identify other Greek speakers abroad.
Smile!
Greeks value the tone of the greeting. A smile makes 'Καλημέρα' sound much more natural.
Don't be shy
Even if you are a beginner, saying 'Καλημέρα' to a shopkeeper will immediately make them friendlier.
Significado
A common morning greeting.
Smile!
Greeks value the tone of the greeting. A smile makes 'Καλημέρα' sound much more natural.
Don't be shy
Even if you are a beginner, saying 'Καλημέρα' to a shopkeeper will immediately make them friendlier.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the greeting for the morning.
_____! Πώς είσαι;
Καλημέρα is the correct morning greeting.
Which is the correct time to use Καλημέρα?
When do you say Καλημέρα?
It is used from sunrise until midday.
Match the greeting to the time of day.
Match: 1. Καλημέρα, 2. Καλησπέρα
Καλημέρα is for morning, Καλησπέρα for evening.
Complete the conversation.
A: Καλημέρα! B: ________
The standard response to a greeting is to return the same greeting.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Greek Greetings by Time
Morning
- • Καλημέρα
Evening
- • Καλησπέρα
- • Καληνύχτα
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejercicios_____! Πώς είσαι;
Καλημέρα is the correct morning greeting.
When do you say Καλημέρα?
It is used from sunrise until midday.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
Καλημέρα is for morning, Καλησπέρα for evening.
A: Καλημέρα! B: ________
The standard response to a greeting is to return the same greeting.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
12 preguntasIt is borderline. Usually, people switch to 'Καλησπέρα' after lunch.
It is both! It is the most versatile greeting in Greek.
No, it is an invariant expression.
People will still understand you, but they will know you are a learner.
Yes, 'Καλημέρα σας' is a perfect way to start a professional email.
Just say 'Καλημέρα' back!
No, never. Use 'Καλησπέρα'.
Yes, 'Καλημέρα σε όλους' (Good morning to everyone).
Yes, it is a polite way to start a conversation.
Καλημέρα is time-specific; Γεια is neutral.
It is a sign of respect and social awareness in Greece.
Yes, it is the standard way to open a call.
Frases relacionadas
Καλησπέρα
contrastGood evening
Καληνύχτα
contrastGood night
Καλή μέρα
similarHave a good day
Γεια σου
similarHello/Hi
