Greek · Greetings & Phrases
καλώς ήρθατε
kalós írthate
Welcome
Beginnerphrase
Definition
Used to welcome guests or new arrivals.
Example
Καλώς ήρθατε στην Ελλάδα!
Welcome to Greece!
Etymology
'Καλώς ήρθατε' (kalós írthate) expresses 'welcome', derived from 'καλώς' (goodly) and 'ήρθατε' (you have come). This phrase signifies hospitality in Greek culture.
How & Where It’s Used
'Καλώς ήρθατε' is formal and often used in both spoken and written welcomes in various social settings, embodying Greek hospitality.