Καλημέρα, πώς είστε;

Good morning, how are you?

Breakdown of Καλημέρα, πώς είστε;

• είμαι: to be
• πώς: how
• καλημέρα: good morning

Questions & Answers about Καλημέρα, πώς είστε;

What does each word mean literally?

• Καλημέρα = good morning (literally good day: καλός
  • ημέρα). Used as a morning greeting.
• πώς = how.
• είστε = you are (2nd person plural of είμαι; also used for polite singular).

How do you pronounce it?

• IPA: [kaliˈmera, pos ˈiste]
• Simple guide: kah-lee-ME-ra, pos EES-teh Stress falls on -μέ- in Καλημέρα and on the first syllable in είστε.

Why does the question end with a semicolon?

In Greek, the question mark is the semicolon-shaped symbol ;. The Greek semicolon is a different mark, the raised dot ·. Don’t add a space before the Greek question mark.

What’s the difference between είστε and είσαι?

• είστε = you are (plural or polite singular)
• είσαι = you are (informal singular) Use είστε with strangers, elders, or groups; είσαι with friends, kids, or peers.