“Goodbye” (Bye) in Greek

In Greek, “Goodbye” (Bye) is written using the Latin script as:

Geia

Using the Greek alphabet, it is written as:

Γεια

(Editor’s note: In Greek, conventionally, “Goodbye” is Antio / αντίο. However, this word isn’t used in day-to-day speech. Antio / αντίο is used more in theatrical and poetic contexts, and even amongst friends, satirically.)

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Examples in sentences or statements

 
“Goodbye. See you again soon.”

(among friends) Ante geia. Tha ta poume.

(among friends) Άντε γεια. Θα τα πούμε.

 
“Bye. See you next week.”

Geia. Ta leme tin alli evdomada.

Γεια. Τα λέμε την άλλη εβδομάδα.

 
“Goodbye. Have a good day.”

(singular) Geia sou. Kalimera.

(singular) Γεια σου. Καλημέρα.

(plural) Geia sas. Kali mera na exete.

(plural) Γεια σας. Καλή μέρα να έχετε.

 
“Goodbye. Have a good night.”

(singular) Geia sou. Kalinihta.

(singular)Γεια σου. Καληνύχτα.

(plural) Geia sas. Kalinihta.

(plural) Γεια σας. Καληνύχτα.

 
“Goodbye. I’ll text you when I arrive.”

(singular) Geia sou. Tha sou steilo otan ftaso.

(singular) Γεια σου. Θα σου στείλω όταν φτάσω.

(plural) Geia sas. Tha sas steilo otan ftaso.

(plural) Γεια σας. Θα σας στείλω όταν φτάσω.
 

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Goodbye” (Bye) in Lebanese Arabic

“Goodbye” (Bye) in Tunisian Arabic

“Goodbye” (Bye) in Spanish