τι κάνεις

Greek

Greek phrasebook

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Alternative forms

• τι κάνετε; (ti kánete?) (plural, formal)

Phrase

τι κάνεις; • (ti káneis?)

1. (informal) How are you? (singular^†)

Synonyms

• πως είσαι; (pos eísai?)^†
• πως είστε; (pos eíste?)^†

† The 2nd person singular form is familiar and informal, used with family, friends, children and younger people — the plural is formal and polite, it is used with strangers and to give respect. (see:: T-V distinction)