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χαίρω (khéro)

English: be glad

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Linguistic Information

Word Typeverb
Casenominative
NumberSingular

About χαίρω

As a verb, χαίρω is in the Present tense, in the Indicative mood, and the Passive voice. Learning to use this verb in various contexts will enhance your fluency.

Pronunciation

Hyphenation: χαί‧ρω

Definitions & Examples

  • verb:
    to be happy, be glad
    Examples:
    • Χαίρε Μαρία (Chaíre María) — Hail Mary
    • χαίρετε (chaírete) — hi, hello, greetings
    • χαίρω πολύ (chaíro polý) — pleased to meet you
    • χαίρω καλής φήμης (chaíro kalís fímis) — have a good reputation
    • χαίρω μεγάλης εκτιμήσεως (chaíro megális ektimíseos) — to hold in high esteem
    • χαίρω άκρας υγείας (chaíro ákras ygeías) — to enjoy good health
    • χάρηκα πολύ (chárika polý) — pleased to have met you

Related Words

Synonyms

αγάλλομαιαναγαλλιάζωχαίρομαιτυγχάνωαπολαμβάνω

Antonyms

τυγχάνω

Derived Terms

  • Χαίρε Μαρία (Chaíre María)"Grek"
  • χαίρετε (chaírete)"Grek"
  • χαίρω πολύ (chaíro polý)"Grek"