Greek: Τσάο! Romanization: Tsáo! Translation: “Ciao!”
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the greeting (spelled chau and only meaning 'bye') spread to the Americas—especially Colombia, Costa Rica, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Chile, Brazil (as tchau), Venezuela, Panama and Argentina – largely by way of Italian immigrants.
While ciao, pronounced "chow," is a casual Italian salutation that can mean both "hello" and "goodbye," most English speakers understand it as well.
Interjection. πο-πό • (po-pó) (colloquial) frequently with repetition of the syllable πο (po, “po”) in a variety of intonations. (surprise, admiration): wow!
Hello is translated as “Yasas” which is more respectful and polite than “Yasou” which is used in a more friendly way. “Yamas” or “Yasas” is also used as a toast, meaning cheers!
1. Hallo – “Hello” This is the simplest way to say “hello” in German. It's a friendly, all-purpose greeting that can be used in pretty much any situation, formal or informal.
As you've probably figured by now, we love those Greek words with multiple meanings, and 'ela' [e:la] is one of them too. Its basic meaning is 'come' or 'come on', but Greeks also use it 99% of the time to informally answer the phone when they know whose calling.
yassou = hello or goodbye – γειά σου.
A handshake is the most common greeting in Greece. It is exchanged between men, women and children. Close friends may greet each other with a warm embrace or a kiss on the cheek. Others might slap or pat one another's arm or back a few times.
The most simple and common way to say “I'm sorry” is by saying Συγγνώμη (Signómi), meaning “Sorry.” Let's have a look at the first example below. Greek: Συγγνώμη που άργησα. Romanization: Signómi pu áryisa. Translation: “Sorry for being late.”
S' Agapo (Greek: Σ' αγαπώ, lit. 'I love you') is the name of a studio album by popular Greek singer Marinella.
Below you can find various sentences with the Greek verb Πάω” (“Pao”) or “I go”, in combination with daily vocabulary.
Filipinos would add a word before the first name to show respect to anyone older than them. Some very basic and common words for showing respect are po and opo. They both basically mean “yes” in a respectful way but used differently in sentences.
Yes, tipping is customary in Greece. Remember, tipping is discretionary, and the amounts mentioned are just general guidelines. Feel free to adjust the tip based on the quality of service you received. It's always a good idea to carry some cash in smaller denominations to make tipping more convenient.
When used in other contexts, ciao may be interpreted as slightly flirtatious, or a request for friendship or closeness.
For an Italian word, ciao seems to belong to no one and to everyone all at once. It's been adopted by as many as (or at least) 38 languages, and its influence extends well beyond Europe to Japan and Somalia.
You can use "ciao" when you meet people you already know (friends or relatives) or if you're talking to young people. It is better to avoid it in formal situations or when you don't know the person you're talking to.