Learning how to say thank you in Greek is one of the first and most useful phrases you should learn when studying the language. Whether you are traveling to Greece, speaking with Greek friends, or starting your Greek learning journey, knowing how to express gratitude will help you sound polite and natural.
Greek culture places a strong emphasis on politeness and hospitality, so saying thank you correctly will always be appreciated.
In this guide, you’ll learn the most common ways to say thank you in Greek, how to pronounce them, and when to use each one.
The Most Common Way to Say Thank You in Greek
The standard way to say thank you in Greek is:
Ευχαριστώ (efharistó) – Thank you
This is the word you will hear most often in Greece. It works in almost every situation, including:
• when someone serves you food
• when someone gives you directions
• when receiving a gift
• when someone helps you
Example
Ευχαριστώ πολύ.
(efharistó polí)
Thank you very much.
The word πολύ (polí) means very much, so together it becomes “thank you very much.”
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More Polite Ways to Say Thank You
If you want to sound extra polite, you can use these expressions.
Ευχαριστώ πολύ
Ευχαριστώ πολύ (efharistó polí) – Thank you very much
This is probably the most commonly used phrase in Greece when people want to show appreciation.
Example:
Ευχαριστώ πολύ για τη βοήθεια.
(efharistó polí ya ti voíthia)
Thank you very much for the help.
Σας ευχαριστώ
Σας ευχαριστώ (sas efharistó) – Thank you (formal)
Greek has both informal and formal speech.
• ευχαριστώ → informal
• σας ευχαριστώ → formal
You would use σας ευχαριστώ when speaking to:
• someone older
• a stranger
• a waiter or employee
• a professional situation
Example:
Σας ευχαριστώ πολύ.
(sas efharistó polí)
Thank you very much.
How Greeks Often Reply to Thank You
When you say thank you in Greek, you will often hear one of these replies.
Παρακαλώ
Παρακαλώ (parakaló) – You're welcome / please
This is the most common response.
Example:
A: Ευχαριστώ!
B: Παρακαλώ!
Τίποτα
Τίποτα (típota) – It’s nothing
This is a very natural and casual response among friends.
Example:
A: Ευχαριστώ πολύ!
B: Τίποτα!
Να είσαι καλά
Να είσαι καλά (na íse kalá) – Be well / my pleasure
This is another friendly way Greeks respond when someone thanks them.
Thank You in Different Situations
Here are some useful phrases you might hear in everyday Greek conversations.
Ευχαριστώ για όλα
(efharistó ya óla)
Thank you for everything
Ευχαριστώ για τον χρόνο σου
(efharistó ya ton hróno sou)
Thank you for your time
Σε ευχαριστώ πολύ
(se efharistó polí)
Thank you very much (informal)
