练英语、学希腊语：Γεια σας（Goodbye，再见）

Γεια σας

Γεια/ʝa/  σας/sas/

先听懂再练习说就会感觉特别容易：

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和英语中的goodbye是由两个单词（good+bye）构成一样，希腊语的“再见”也是由两个单词构成：

γεια σας (geia sas)^‡

1.     (formal, plural) hello, goodbye

2.     (literally) your health

Related terms

• γεια (geia, “hi”)
• γεια σου (geia sou, “hello”)^† (familiar)

Usage notes

you — when using the second-person to an individual in Greek a choice must be made between using the singular or plural form of the verb.

The choice made depends upon the relationship between the speaker and the person spoken to (see: T–V distinction).

† The singular form is familiar and informal, used with family, friends, children and younger people: γεια σου (geia sou, “hello”), τι κάνεις; (ti káneis;, “how are you?”).

‡ The plural is formal and polite, and used with strangers and to give respect: γεια σας (geia sas, “hello”), τι κάνετε; (ti kánete;, “how are you?”).

From Ancient Greek ὑγίεια (hugieia, “health”)

下面我们分别来熟悉一下：

1、Γεια

Pronunciation（发音）

• IPA: /ʝa/

Interjection（感叹词）

γεια (geia)

1.     hi, hello

2.     bye

3.     cheers, your health

4.     bravo

5.     Alternative form of υγεία (ygeía) (health)

Related terms（相关术语）

• γεια σου (geia sou, “hello, goodbye”) (singular, informal)
• γεια σας (geia sas, “hello, goodbye”) (plural, formal form)

2、σας 

Pronoun

σας  (sas)  (weak personal and possessive forms)

1.     (personal): your  (2nd person plural, genitive)

2.     (personal): you  (2nd person plural, accusative)

3.     (possessive): your (belonging to you)

Synonyms（同义词）

• (personal): εσάς (strong form)