καλησπέρα

Definition

A greeting used in the late afternoon and evening.

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Etymology

'Καλησπέρα' (kalispéra) is a compound of 'καλός' (kalós), meaning 'good', and 'απέρα' (apéra), meaning 'evening'. It developed in a similar fashion to other greetings and has historical roots in formal greeting traditions.

How & Where It’s Used

Used mainly in the evening, 'καλησπέρα' is appropriate for both formal and informal contexts, spoken often but also utilized in written discourse.

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