“Good afternoon” in Greek

In Greek, “Good afternoon” is written using the Latin script as:

Kalispera

Using the Greek alphabet, it is written as:

Καλησπέρα

(Editor’s note: Amongst Greek speakers, this greeting becomes applicable at about 1pm and can be used as a greeting all through the night. Note that Kalispera / Καλησπέρα is used as a greeting though and not a farewell.)
 

Listen to this greeting pronounced (audio)


 

Examples in sentences or statements

 
Good afternoon, how are you?

Kalispera, ti kaneis?

Καλησπέρα, τι κάνεις?

 
Good afternoon. Can we get a table for two?

Kalispera. Mporoume na exoume ena trapezi gia dio?

Καλησπέρα. μπορούμε να έχουμε ένα τραπέζι για δύο?

 
(formal) “Good afternoon. Can you drive me to the bus station?

Kalispera. Mporeite na me pate ston stathmo tou leoforeiou?

Καλησπέρα. μπορείτε να με πάτε στον σταθμό του λεωφορείου?

 
Good afternoon. How much for this?

Kalispera. Poso kanei?

Καλησπέρα. πόσο κάνει?

 
Have a good afternoon!

Kalo apogevma!

Καλό απόγευμα!
 

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Good afternoon” in Lebanese Arabic

“Good afternoon” in Spanish

“Good afternoon” in Turkish
 

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