Greek · Greetings & Phrases
χάρηκα
chárika
Nice to meet you
Beginnerinterjection
Definition
Said when meeting someone for the first time, literally I was glad.
Example
Χάρηκα για τη γνωριμία!
Nice to meet you!
Etymology
'Χάρηκα' (chárika) comes from the verb 'χαίρω' (chaíro), meaning 'to rejoice'. This term expresses happiness upon meeting someone and embodies the warmth of Greek social interaction.
How & Where It’s Used
'Χάρηκα' is used informally during introductions, particularly when meeting someone for the first time, often in spoken contexts.