χαίρομαι (khérome)
English: be glad
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Linguistic Information
Word Typeverb
Casenominative
NumberSingular
About χαίρομαι
As a verb, χαίρομαι 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
IPA: ˈçe.ɾo.me
Hyphenation: χαί‧ρο‧μαι
Definitions & Examples
- verb:(intransitive) to be happy, to be gladExamples:
- Χαίρω πολύ! Χαίρομαι που σας γνωρίζω από κοντά. Έχω ακούσει τόσα πολλά για σας.Chaíro polý! Chaíromai pou sas gnorízo apó kontá. Écho akoúsei tósa pollá gia sas.
- Pleased to meet you! I am happy to meet you in person. I have heard so much about you.
- verb:(transitive) to enjoyExamples:
- Το χάρηκα πολύ το μπάνιο στη θάλασσα. Το νερό ήταν ζεστό και δεν είχε κύματα.To chárika polý to bánio sti thálassa. To neró ítan zestó kai den eíche kýmata.
- I enjoyed swimming in the sea very much. The water was warm and there were no waves.
- verb:(idiomatic, transitive) must be proudExamples:
- Πόσων χρονών είναι η κορούλα σας; Πέντε! Να την χαίρεστε.Póson chronón eínai i koroúla sas? Pénte! Na tin chaíreste.
- How old is your little daughter? Five! You must be so proud.
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Derived Terms
- χάρηκα πολύ (chárika polý)"Grek"