🇬🇷 Greek phrases

How to say “Happy New Year” in Greek

Καλή χρονιά

kalí hroniá

Literally: Good yearneutral

Said in the days around January 1. Χρόνια πολλά is also used for the holiday. Greeks cut a vasilopita cake with a hidden coin for luck.

Other ways to say it

GreekPronunciationMeaningWhen to use it
Ευτυχισμένο το νέο έτοςeftihisméno to néo étosHappy New YearFormal, cards and official wishes
Χρόνια πολλάhrónia poláMany happy returnsGeneral holiday wish

In a sentence

Καλή χρονιά σε όλους!

kalí hroniá se ólous!

Happy New Year to everyone!

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