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 glad
    Examples:
    • 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 enjoy
    Examples:
    • 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 proud
    Examples:
    • 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.

Derived Terms

  • χάρηκα πολύ (chárika polý)"Grek"