If you're learning Greek, knowing how to say "welcome" is one of those essential building blocks for natural conversation. Whether you're traveling in Greece or connecting with your heritage, using the right phrase makes you sound more like a native and less like a textbook.
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The most common and natural way to say "welcome" in Greek is Καλώς ήρθες.
It's a versatile and friendly phrase, appropriate for almost any informal or semi-formal situation in Greece.
Example in a Real-Life Sentence
Καλώς ήρθες στην Ελλάδα!
(I want to say welcome.)
ka-LOS IR-thes
How to Write "welcome" in Greek
In the Greek alphabet, the phrase is written as Καλώς ήρθες.
If you are writing a text message or an email to a Greek friend, this is the perfect way to express yourself. It's standard Modern Greek and is recognized by everyone.
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